Housekeeping Aide

POSITION SUMMARY

The housekeeper's primary responsibility is to assist housekeepers in their daily tasks and to provide support to all members of the housekeeping team as they perform the daily tasks assigned to them. Housekeeping assistants are responsible for maintaining the cleanliness of the hotel.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Statement of Reasonable Accommodations

To perform this job successfully, a person must be able to satisfactorily perform each essential task. Reasonable accommodations may be made to allow qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Essential Function Statement(s)

• Ensure that all assigned housekeepers are taken care of by providing support and ensuring that all of their supply needs are met throughout the shift.
• Organize the work schedule according to the Housekeeping Assistant Checklist.
• Ensure the confidentiality and security of guest rooms.
• Follow all OSHA and company safety and security procedures. Immediately inform your manager of exposure to bloodborne pathogens.
• Clean the main entrance of the hotel. Remove all cigarette butts and any trash.
• Bring clean cups to floors and empty cup shelves on floors.
• Clean all floor surfaces, including sweeping, scrubbing, and mopping floors, vacuum carpets, rugs, and curtains if necessary. Vacuum behind trash cans and benches.
• Cleans carpets and vinyl stains. Wash carpets quarterly or more frequently as assigned. Sweep the stairs on the assigned floors.
• Empty and clean trash bins in service and sales areas. Dispose of garbage in a hygienic manner.
• Clean up trash from the housekeeper's carts.
• Remove soiled clothes and glasses from the housekeeper's carts.
• Clean marble shelves and polish brass panels in elevators. Clean elevator tracks and doors.
• Clean and dust all lights.
• Clean all vents on floors and in closets.
• Clean mirrors and pictures.
• Dust and polish furniture and fixtures. Clean all glass surfaces.
• Remove serving trays, borrowed items, and cups from aisles.
• Report maintenance issues, damage, or safety hazards to your supervisor or manager.
• Maintain all cleaning equipment and materials in safe and hygienic working conditions.
• Handle all dirty laundry in accordance with company policy.
• Cutting the Carpet Ropes
• Clean fire extinguisher boxes
• Clean doors, windows, and windowsills of linen dumps, and check the guest laundry room.
• Collect and report all lost and found items. Record the location of the item found.
• Respond to reasonable guest requests/inquiries as they arise. Deliver requested cleaning supplies to rooms as needed.
• Respond to calls for cleanliness issues, such as spills, broken glass, etc.
• Make sure there are the correct number of carts and vacuums in each cabinet, sweep and mop cabinet and service areas.
• Sweep and mop the sales areas.
• Each associate is expected to complete, within his or her capacity, all reasonable requests from management.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

Declaration(s) of competence

• Accountability: the ability to accept responsibility and account for one's actions.
• Energetic: ability to work at a sustained pace and produce quality work.
• Loyal - The trait of feeling a duty to the employer.
• Trustworthiness - The trait of being trustworthy and trustworthy.
• Detail-oriented: Ability to pay attention to minute details of a project or task.
• Time management: Ability to use available time to organize and complete work within set deadlines.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Experience: Preferably 2 years of cleaning experience

Other requirements

• Knowledge of proper cleaning techniques, requirements, and use of equipment.
• Knowledge of proper handling of chemicals.
• Provide excellent customer service and maintain a professional demeanor.
• Ability to: perform work functions with attention to detail, speed and precision. Prioritize and organize. Be a clear thinker, stay calm, and solve problems with good judgment. Follow the instructions carefully. Understand guests' service needs. Work cohesively with coworkers as part of a team. Work with minimal supervision. Maintain the confidentiality of guest information and pertinent hotel data.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $16.00 per hour

Expected hours: 35 – 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid training
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Experience:

• Housekeeping: 1 year (Required)

Language:

• English (Preferred)
• Spanish (Preferred)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Required)
• Night Shift (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Herndon, VA 20171 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Herndon, VA 20171: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $16