Dormitory Caretaker
きしゅくしゃせわがかり
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Service Occupations
- Middle : Residential and Building Management Occupations
- Minor : Dormitory Managers
Summary
Occupation involving maintenance and management of living environments in student dormitories or boarding houses, as well as support for residents' daily lives.
Description
Dormitory caretakers manage and operate facilities in school or company dormitories and boarding houses to ensure residents can live safely and comfortably. Specifically, they handle move-in/out procedures, cleaning and hygiene management of common areas, inspection and minor repairs of facility equipment, coordination of meal provision, residents' health management and life consultations, and initial responses in emergencies. They work on shifts, which may include overnight duty or nighttime responses. In addition to maintaining the living environment, they provide peace of mind through communication with residents and support smooth facility operations.
Future Outlook
Demand for student dormitories and shared living facilities for the elderly is expected to remain stable, with a certain level of need for facility operation staff anticipated in the future.
Personality Traits
Attentive to details / Caring / Patient / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
Career Path
Dormitory Caretaker (Junior) → Senior Dormitory Caretaker → Dormitory manager → Facility manager → Lodging facility manager
Required Skills
Basic facility management knowledge / Communication skills (resident対応) / Emergency response / Hygiene management and cleaning
Recommended Skills
Basic life-saving training / Manners training (hospitality) / Ordinary motor vehicle driver's license
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Communication Skills | Smooth communication with residents and related parties is essential. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Requires physical stamina due to long hours of standing work and patrols. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Analytical & Logical Thinking | Emphasis on daily tasks rather than complex analysis. |
| Creativity & Ideation | Many routine tasks, so innovative thinking is not particularly required. |
| Learning Agility & Knowledge Acquisition | Continuous learning of specialized knowledge is minimal. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Advanced numerical analysis is not required. |
Aliases
- Dorm father
- Dorm mother
- Dormitory manager
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