Houseperson

The Holiday Inn at the Mainland Manahawkin/Long Beach Island located at 151 Route 72 West in Manahawkin, New Jersey is currently hiring for the position of houseperson in our housekeeping department. The Houseperson’s primary responsibilities include but are not limited to transporting clean and soiled linen to and from the Laundry to Room Attendants, vacuum rugs, shampoo rugs, mop floors, move furniture, clean windows, and any other duties that the Executive Housekeeper see fit to assign.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Guest Service

• Maintains guest service as the driving philosophy of the operation

• Personally, demonstrates a commitment to guest service in responding promptly to guests’ needs

• Committed to making every guest is satisfied

• Meets or exceeds guest satisfaction measures

• Ensures hotel standards and services contribute to the delivery of consistent guest service

• Implements and practices guest service initiatives and performs to Gulph Creek Hotel Standards

House Person Duties

• Transport clean and soiled linens

• Vacuum floors

• Shampoo rugs

• Mop floors

• Move furniture

• Deliver items to guest rooms per request

• Lift, twist, bend stretch, all in the performance of their duties.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

A High School degree preferred. Previous Housekeeping experience is helpful.

LANGUAGE AND MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

• Ability to read and speak English and comprehend simple instructions

• Ability to effectively communicate with employees, guests and supervisors for optimum operation of the property

REASONING ABILITY

Demonstrate the ability to anticipate and solve practical problems or resolve issues.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

None required at this time.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/ WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Individuals may need to sit or stand as needed for an extended period of time

• Reaching above shoulder heights, below the waist or lifting as required to file documents or store materials

• Proper lifting techniques required

• Exerting up to 75 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 50 pounds of force frequently and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects

• Ability to use various EQP vacuum cleaners, buffers.