Housekeeping Houseperson

Position Summary:

The Housekeeping Houseperson is responsible for stocking the housekeeping supplies for the various housekeeping functions in the hotel, and cleaning the guest hallways and public areas.

Core Responsibilities:

• Clean guest hallways/corridors.
• Remove trash from hallway trash cans, from housekeeping carts, from guest rooms and deposit in the trash dumpster.
• Thoroughly vacuum guest hallways, elevators, carpet edges, stairwells, and thoroughly clean elevators. Shampoo carpets and mop floors when needed.
• Clean vending areas, including ice machines, candy machines, and soda machines.
• Dust light fixtures in the hallways, the fire extinguisher boxes, railings, etc.
• Remove soiled linen from housekeeping carts and, using laundry carts, take to the laundry room to be cleaned.
• Restock housekeeping carts with clean linen as needed by the room attendants.
• Take dirty glasses from the guest rooms and take to the dishwasher in the kitchen or housekeeping area for cleaning. Restock clean glasses as needed.
• Stock amenities and cleaning supplies in the storage area.
• Promptly and courteously deliver all items requested by guests within ten (10) minutes of request. Return items to Housekeeping once the guest is finished.
• Perform other duties as assigned, such as cleaning spills, executing special guest requests, or assisting room attendants to clean rooms as needed.

Knowledge, Skills & Competencies:

• High work ethic and self-initiative
• Regular attendance according to established guidelines
• May be required to work varying schedules to reflect the business needs of the property
• Focus and maintain attention to tasks, and complete work assignments on time despite frequent interruptions
• Ability to maintain excellent relationships with staff and maintain staff and guest confidentiality at all time

Physical Requirements:

• Stand and walk for varying lengths of time, often long periods of time
• Bend, stoop, squat and stretch to fulfill cleaning requirements
• Inspect rooms and public areas for cleanliness and immediately report guest belongings that have been left behind
• Lift approximately thirty (30) pounds of equipment or supplies on and off a cart, using safe lifting techniques
• Push heavy carts, approximately one hundred (100) pounds
• Good communication skills, both written and verbal
• Grasping, writing, standing, sitting, walking, repetitive motions, pulling, pushing, listening and hearing ability and visual ability

This job description is not an exhaustive list of all job functions that are required of an employee in this position. Therefore, other duties may be asked of an employee in this position from time to time.

Job Type: Part-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Shift:

• Day shift

Work Location: In person