What are the responsibilities and job description for the Housekeeping Inspector position at Lester Hospitality?
Reports To: Executive Housekeeper
POSITION DESCRIPTION
Purpose for the Position:
To supervise cleaning personnel and inspect hotel guestrooms, bathrooms, corridors, and lobbies.
Essential Responsibilities:
1. Assigns work to cleaning personnel and trains personnel in housekeeping duties.
2. Posts room occupancy records.
3. Adjusts guests’ complaints regarding housekeeping service or equipment.
4. Writes requisitions for room supplies and furniture renovation or replacements.
5. Examines carpets, drapes and furniture for stains, damage, or wear.
6. Checks and counts linens and supplies.
7. Records inspection results and notifies cleaning personnel of inadequacies.
8. Communicates with other hotel departments regarding problems which need their attention.
9. Ensures all equipment is properly maintained and secured.
10. Ensures Lost and Found procedures are followed.
11. Aids in budget control through supervision of employees use of linen, supplies and equipment.
12. Ensures key control policies.
13. Abides by the regulations of the material safety data sheets when using chemicals.
14. May perform cleaning duties.
15. Reports to work for scheduled shift, on time and in uniform in accordance with company policy.
16. Knows & complies with company policies/procedures pertaining to this position & its duties.
17. Takes the initiative to greet guests in a friendly and warm manner.
18. Performs other related duties as required.
Skills and Abilities:
- use hands to lift, carry, or pull objects that may be heavy.
- understand simple instructions.
- learn simple procedures and techniques.
- perform routine work or the same task over and over again.
- plan the work of others.
Physical Demands:
Light Work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally (Occasionally: activity or condition exists
up to 1/3 of the time), and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently (Frequently: activity or condition
exists from 1/3 to 2/3 of the time), and/or a negligible amount of force constantly (Constantly: activity
or condition exists 2/3 or more of the time) to move objects. Requires walking or standing to a significant
degree.
Environmental Conditions:
Inside: Protection from weather conditions but not necessarily from temperature changes. A job is considered “inside” if the worker spends approximately 75 percent or more of the time inside.
