Housekeeping Houseperson

Overview
The House Person’s main responsibilities are to clean and maintain the lobby, public restrooms, and all public areas of
the hotel to the highest standards, and support the Housekeeping Department’s daily operations. The House Person
is responsible to the guest and must respond to guest requests and maintain the cleanliness of the hotel grounds to
maximize customer's satisfaction, and reports directly to the Head Housekeeper. A clean, fresh appearance is to be
maintained at all times to project a positive image of our hotel. This means wearing a clean uniform and nametag to
work every day. This position requires that you are able to understand the English language. Being bilingual is
desirable, but not a requirement of the job. Working in a hotel requires that you be available to work every day of the
year, as the hotel never closes.

Physical Requirements
This position demands good physical and mental health. A House Person will be required to lift, carry, walk, sit, bend,
reach, climb, push, pull, and fold. They must work a flexible schedule, and be capable of performing tasks that require
repetitive motions. The House Person must be able to move continuously during work hours, stand for eight (8) hour
periods, and must be able to lift and/or carry up to 50 pounds.

Major Duties

• Cleans public areas, which involves vacuuming and mopping the floor, cleaning and dusting the mirrors and
• artwork, and cleaning the windows, doors and light fixtures.
• Empties and cleans cigarette urns, and changes sand, throughout the building and exterior as necessary.

• Vacuums floor hallways, picking up large pieces of debris as necessary.
• Cleans walls, mirrors, and tables in hallways.
• Spot cleans all public carpets.
• Cleans guest room carpets with carpet-cleaning machine as assigned.
• Cleans elevators – floors, wall panels and tracks.
• Cleans vending areas and everything in them – including all guest laundry equipment, ice and soda machines.
• Cleans stairwells, and everything in them – windows, air conditioners, railings, phones, windows, and artwork.
• Cleans and empties trash cans at the Front Desk and Administrative Offices.
• Strips linens and terries when needed for Room Attendants.
• Empties trash from Room Attendant’s carts.
• Assists Room Attendants as needed with restocking supplies and locating/delivering tools to them.
• Cleans and empties all pubic garbage cans.
• Picks up garbage in parking lots and all areas surrounding the property.
• Weeding as necessary
• Keeps dumpster area clean and free of excess debris and gates closed when not being used.
• Cleans pool area and fitness room, including patio furniture and exercise equipment.
• Uses the stairs to leave the elevator free for guest use.
• Maintains good physical health to meet the physical requirements of the job.
• Immediately returns all lost and found items to the Executive Housekeeper.
• Reports all necessary repairs to the Executive Housekeeper.
• Reports all potential safety hazards or injuries to Executive Housekeeper or Manager on Duty.
• Reports to work at scheduled time in the proper uniform.
• Inspects all equipment and furniture in work area daily for any hazards to employees and/or guests; report all

hazards immediately to Maintenance for repair.

• Assist other hotel departments as necessary.
• Always represent the hotel in a positive manner; SMILE. House Person Job Description Revised 9/29/2015 6:08 PM Page 2 of 2

Other Duties

• Clean linen rooms daily.
• Keeps storage rooms clean and organized – advises Head Housekeeper when supplies are running low.
• Wash windows inside and out that are at safe height; this must be done at least twice monthly.
• Clean vending machines and pop machines. This means cleaning glass doors and wiping out any dead bugs.
• Delivers blankets, pillows, rollaways, cribs, etc. to guests if needed.
• Puts newly delivered stock into storage areas and stocks laundry with needed amenities.
• Responds to all requests of guests and the Head Housekeeper.
• Performs special projects to maintain an adequate level of service at all times.
• Reports necessary repairs to Head Housekeeper or Management.
• Prevent loss or damage to hotel supplies and property.
• Report all hazards or injuries to Executive Housekeeper or Manager on Duty.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From $17.66 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Paid time off

Shift:

• 8 hour shift

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Cleaning Experience: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $18