Dormitory attendant
きしゅくしゃせわにん
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Service Occupations
- Middle : Residential and Building Management Occupations
- Minor : Dormitory Managers
Summary
A profession that provides life support for residents, facility maintenance and management, safety management, etc., in residential facilities such as dormitories.
Description
Dormitory attendants are professionals who provide life support for residents and maintain and manage facilities in student dormitories, employee dormitories, training facility dormitories, etc. Specifically, they handle a wide range of tasks including check-in/check-out procedures, consultations and trouble responses from residents, cleaning and inspections of common areas and rooms, equipment inspections and reporting, and emergency responses and coordination. They create an environment where residents can live comfortably and safely, and play a role in maintaining and enhancing the asset value of the facility.
Future Outlook
In recent years, with the increase in various residential facilities such as training camps, share houses, and student dormitories, demand is stable. It is expected that tasks will become more specialized and advanced with the introduction of management systems through digitalization, responses to elderly and foreign residents, etc.
Personality Traits
Able to respond flexibly / Attentive / Calm and composed / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
On-call / Resident duty / Shift work / Two days off per week
Career Path
Dorm supervisor → Facility manager → Building management engineer → General affairs and facility management position
Required Skills
Basic knowledge of building equipment / Cleaning management / Communication skills / Office software
Recommended Skills
Communication skills (English) / Disaster prevention and fire prevention knowledge / Hygiene management knowledge / Simple repair techniques
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Communication Skills | Essential for consultations and trouble responses with residents. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Requires physical strength for facility patrols and cleaning. |
| Problem Solving | Quick response is needed in case of troubles. |
| Stress Tolerance | High mental stress from complaint handling and emergency responses. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Analytical & Logical Thinking | Because advanced analysis is not required. |
| Creativity & Ideation | Because creative thinking is relatively less required. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Because quantitative analysis tasks are few. |
Related Qualifications
- Building Environmental Hygiene Management Technician (Building Management Supervisor)
- Fire Safety Manager
- Ordinary Motor Vehicle Driver's License
Aliases
- Dorm mother
- Dorm supervisor
- Dormitory manager
Related Jobs
- Building manager
- Dorm mother
- Facility manager
- Hotel manager