Inn Housekeeper

Job title: Housekeeping Attendant

Reports to: Housekeeping Manager

Position summary:

Housekeeping attendant will be responsible to perform routine duties including cleaning and servicing guest rooms. This position must provide for a clean, sanitary, comfortable, and orderly surrounding for the members and guests at The Union League of Philadelphia. This person must be detailed orientated and able to work with little to no supervision. Housekeeping Attendant must be pleasant, honest, and friendly. They should be able to address and handle all guest requests and problems while adhering to all policies, procedures, and standards of The Union league.

Housekeeping attendant responsibilities:

·        Operates various mechanized cleaning equipment, such as vacuums, polishers, buffers, etc.

·        Maintain Inn rooms in a sanitary condition through washing, cleaning, and replacement of equipment and furnishings.

·        Responsible for disposal of trash, waste, and other disposable materials.

·        Must handle various cleaning solvents, chemicals, etc.

·        Dust furniture, light fixtures, windowsills, etc.

·        Empty trash containers daily.

·        Mop floors in bathrooms daily.

·        Check all vacant rooms daily to keep fresh.

·        Report any needed repairs immediately to supervisor (such as leaky faucets or toilets, loose tile, broken windowpanes, missing nuts or screws, beds needing repair, etc.).

·        Communicate with front desk regarding any guest issue or requests

·        Check entire area for spills, water, etc.

·        Must be able to fully clean at least 15 guest rooms daily to meet the expectations of management and guests

·        Use an iPad to document the completion of a cleaned room

·        Attend staff training sessions and meetings as needed

·        Complete special projects outlined by the housekeeping manager

·        Restock all housekeeping supplies on shelves and on carts

Physical Requirements:

This position demands good physical health. The housekeeper will be required to lift, carry, walk, sit, push, pull and work a flexible schedule, must be able to move continuously during work hours and able to lift and/or carry 25 pounds.

Skills required:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 2-year experience in the housekeeping department
• Able to safely handle and use cleaning chemicals
• Desire and willingness to work as a team within Housekeeping and other departments
• Personal maturity, sound judgement, motivation, and integrity
• Timing Flexible