Housekeeping & Facility Management Certifications

Room attendant, public-space, laundry, and engineering credentials that protect guest health, extend asset life, and satisfy OSHA, EPA, and CDC requirements.

Program overview

THG Housekeeping & Facilities certifications are aligned to the ISSA Cleaning Industry Management Standard (CIMS), CDC environmental infection-prevention guidance, and OSHA general industry safety standards. Curriculum covers cleaning-for-health methodology, chemical handling per GHS-aligned Hazard Communication, and integrated facility management practices for lodging, resort, and mixed-use properties.

Certifications

Certified Room Attendant

Foundation

Sequential cleaning method, linen handling, chemical safety, and ADA guestroom awareness.

16 hours · Valid 3 years

Certified Public Space Attendant

Foundation

Lobby, restroom, and high-touch surface protocols with bloodborne pathogen awareness.

12 hours · Valid 3 years

Certified Laundry Operator

Foundation

HLAC-aligned linen processing, chemical dosing, and equipment safety.

20 hours · Valid 3 years

Certified Housekeeping Supervisor

Professional

Room inspection, quality assurance, scheduling, and training of front-line teams.

40 hours · Valid 3 years

Certified Executive Housekeeper (CEH)

Master

Departmental leadership, budgeting, vendor management, and property-wide cleaning programs.

80 hours · Valid 5 years

Certified Facilities Engineering Technician

Professional

Preventive maintenance, HVAC/plumbing/electrical fundamentals, and NFPA/OSHA lockout-tagout.

60 hours · Valid 3 years

Certified Director of Engineering

Master

Capital planning, energy management (ISO 50001), life safety systems, and sustainability leadership.

120 hours · Valid 5 years

Core competencies

Cleaning-for-health methodology (CIMS)
Chemical handling & GHS labeling
Bloodborne pathogen exposure control
Preventive & predictive maintenance
Energy and water conservation
Life safety system inspection (NFPA)

Compliance

Infection Prevention

Curriculum reflects current CDC environmental cleaning guidance and EPA List N contact times for use in lodging environments.

Chemical Safety

OSHA HazCom / GHS labeling, SDS access, and PPE selection are core to every housekeeping credential.

Life Safety

Engineering credentials cover NFPA 25 sprinkler inspection, NFPA 72 fire alarm testing, and lockout-tagout under 29 CFR 1910.147.

Sustainability

CIMS-GB and ISO 50001 principles enable properties to pursue LEED O+M and ENERGY STAR certifications.