What are the responsibilities and job description for the Housekeeping position at LaQuinta Carlsbad NM?
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Provide exceptional customer service to all hotel guests, making their stay as
comfortable and accommodating as possible while achieving team and Brand goals.
- Perform quality assurance (QA) requirements for the department.
- Rotate linen changing following extended stay schedule.
- Thoroughly clean assigned rooms, i.e., sweep, mop, vacuum, dust, clean commode,
clean mirrors and windows, change linens, make beds, clean iron caddy, and empty
water from iron.
- Perform other general cleaning, i.e., vanity areas, coffee makers, etc.
- Maintain kitchen suite in accordance with extended stay standards.
- Check shower curtain for mildew, scum, and clean accordingly.
- Properly replace linen and guest amenities as needed.
- Clean and stock Suite Attendant carts and maintain in a presentable manner.
- Check for missing and/or damaged furniture, equipment, etc. and report it to the
Head Housekeeper. Fill out and turn in work order to Head Housekeeper.
- Properly label lost and found articles and turn them in.
- Report maintenance problems in guest rooms immediately.
- Responsible for proper administration of key control for issued keys or keys left by
guests in the suite.
- Maintain security for guests and property by keeping room doors locked at all times.
- Work in laundry area as necessary.
- Remain highly visible and be readily available for guests at all times.
- Take initiative to offer assistance or answer questions throughout the hotel.
- Willingness and ability to train new associates.
- Complete maintenance work orders and deliver to the supervisor in a timely manner.
- Thoroughly understand and implement the Brand service culture.
- Perform all shift checklist responsibilities.
- Support team members to ensure the team’s entire workload is completed daily * May be asked to operate a motor vehicle in the course of running errands for the
hotel.
- Perform other duties as required.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- None
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each 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 job functions.
Education and/or Experience:
- High School diploma or GED preferred.
- No previous required, but preferred.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Ability to maintain confidentiality of business and financial matters and information
related to the property, owner(s), partners, guests, associates, etc.
- Good interpersonal skills. Ability to work in a courteous, tactful and patient manner
with other associates, management, guests, vendors, suppliers, and other members of
the general public conducting business with the property.
- Ability to communicate effectively.
- Ability to work in a fast-pace, high-energy and demanding work environment.
- Basic knowledge of hotel operations or ability to learn quickly.
- Ability to work as a team player with all levels of associates.
- Dedicated, hard-working, self-motivated.
- Practice safety standards at all times.
- Skilled in operation of tools and equipment listed below.
- Complete knowledge of Emergency Equipment Manual, i.e., utility and water shutoff
equipment, fire alarm system/panel and emergency procedures, etc.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Prompt and regular attendance.
- Work flexible hours and/or overtime as required. The hotel operates 7 days a week, 24
hours a day. Department schedules must accommodate fluctuating business
demands and associates may be asked to work shifts other than those they prefer or
normally work and overtime as required.
- Comply with hotel and/or department uniform and professional behavior and
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $16.00 per hour
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Morning shift
Work Location: In person
Salary : $16