What are the responsibilities and job description for the Housekeeping Attendant position at AmericInn Ankeny?
Schedule: We are currently seeking full-time availability to include both weekdays and weekends.
Job Summary:
We are seeking a dedicated Housekeeper/Laundry personnel to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for maintaining cleanliness and orderliness in our facility, ensuring a comfortable and sanitary environment for all occupants.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Duties:
- Perform general housekeeping duties including cleaning, dusting, vacuuming, and mopping floors
- Manage laundry services by washing, drying, folding, and organizing linens and clothing
- Ensure all rooms and common areas are well-maintained and presentable
- Restock supplies such as toiletries and cleaning products
- Adhere to health and safety guidelines to provide a clean and hazard-free environment
- Collaborate with the housekeeping team to meet cleanliness standards
- Clean guest rooms in accordance with established quality and performance standards to allow a sufficient quantity of vacant and clean guest rooms for sale
- Report, turn in, all lost and found items from guest rooms, and throughout hotel
- Enter guest rooms following procedures for gaining access and ensuring vacancy before entering
- Replace dirty linens and towels with clean items, make beds and fold towels, and clean bathrooms
- Replace guest amenities and supplies in room
- Remove trash, dirty linen, and room service items
- Check that all appliances are present in the room and in working order
- Straighten desk items, furniture, and appliances
- Vacuum carpets and perform floor care duties (e.g., in guest rooms and hallway)
- Dust, polish, and remove marks from walls and furnishings
- Organize and stock cleaning cart and organize linen closets on floors assigned
- Perform other duties as requested (i.e. cleaning unexpected spills; executing special guest requests)
- Report/communicate any maintenance needs found in guest rooms while cleaning
- Assist other housekeeping associates in maintaining clean and organized work and public areas
- Anticipate customer needs with the ability to change goals and direction quickly
- Maintains customer service and excellent relations with guests, visitors, vendors and other external or internal organizations
- Comply with safety regulations and maintain clean and orderly work areas
- Meet standards for room completion with quality results
Requirements:
- Proven experience in custodial or housekeeping roles
- Knowledge of housekeeping management practices
- Familiarity with industrial cleaning techniques
- Experience in hotel or hospitality housekeeping is a plus
- Ability to perform floor care tasks effectively
If you are passionate about maintaining cleanliness, possess strong attention to detail, and enjoy creating a welcoming atmosphere through your work, we encourage you to apply for this position.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Clean guest rooms in accordance with established quality and performance standards to allow a sufficient quantity of vacant and clean guest rooms for sale
- Report, turn in, all lost and found items from guest rooms, and throughout hotel
- Enter guest rooms following procedures for gaining access and ensuring vacancy before entering
- Replace dirty linens and towels with clean items, make beds and fold towels, and clean bathrooms
- Replace guest amenities and supplies in room
- Remove trash, dirty linen, and room service items
- Check that all appliances are present in the room and in working order
- Straighten desk items, furniture, and appliances
- Vacuum carpets and perform floor care duties (e.g., in guest rooms and hallway)
- Dust, polish, and remove marks from walls and furnishings
- Organize and stock cleaning cart and organize linen closets on floors assigned
- Perform other duties as requested (i.e. cleaning unexpected spills; executing special guest requests)
- Report/communicate any maintenance needs found in guest rooms while cleaning
- Assist other housekeeping associates in maintaining clean and organized work and public areas
- Anticipate customer needs with the ability to change goals and direction quickly
- Maintains customer service and excellent relations with guests, visitors, vendors and other external or internal organizations
- Comply with safety regulations and maintain clean and orderly work areas
- Meet standards for room completion with quality results
Minimum Requirements
- No prior housekeeping experience required
- Must be at least 18 years of age
- Related hospitality or commercial cleaning experience preferred
- Ability to communicate effectively and follow directions
- Must maintain a neat, clean, and well-groomed appearance
- A passion for the mission, vision, and values of Sherman Associates
- Schedule may vary due to the specific needs of the hotel
- Ensure compliance with brand standards, federal, state and local hotel laws regarding health and safety services
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $13.00 - $15.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Vision insurance
Shift:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Morning shift
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Experience:
- Cleaning: 1 year (Preferred)
Shift availability:
- Day Shift (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Ankeny, IA 50021 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Ankeny, IA 50021: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $14.00 - $16.00 per hour
Expected hours: 20 – 40 per week
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Paid time off
Shift:
- Day shift
- Morning shift
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Work Location: In person
Salary : $13 - $15
