Houseman - Fort Lauderdale

Job Snapshot

Houseman/House-Attendant.


What you get to do:

The position is responsible for the cleanliness of the public and guest areas of the hotel to include Back of The House areas and landings.


A hotel houseman may work independently or in a team-style environment. Essential duties of the role typically include removing soiled bedclothes and remaking the bed with clean ones, vacuuming the room and hallways, mopping the floor, cleaning and sanitizing the bathroom and replacing toiletries and towels.


Your day-to-day:

1. Responsible for the cleaning of corridors, guest areas, service areas and linen closets.
2. Empty housekeepers' trash and linen bags.
3. Carries trash to dumpster.
4. Vacuums corridors and/or guestrooms.
5. Delivers rollaway and cribs to guestrooms.
6. Stocks supplies needed for linen closets.


7. Vacuums public areas.
8. Sweeps and mops service landings.
9. Vacuums vending machine areas and keeps machines clean.
10. Checks each floor to make sure fire doors are open.
11. Checks elevators for cleanliness.
12. Cleans rooms when needed.
13. Maintains all houseman equipment and organizes supplies.
14. Assists in the unloading of deliveries and the proper storage of such.


15. Assist Housekeepers with restocking carts and supplying items for guest room throughout the entire day.

EXPERIENCE: 1 year experience

GROOMING: All employees must maintain a neat, clean, and well-groomed appearance (specific standards available).

• Be able to work in fast paced work environment.

• Be physically able to lift, reach, bend and stoop.
• Be able to work in a standing position for long periods of time (up to 5 hours).
• Be able to safely lift and/or move up to 25-30 pounds and frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: Prior experience required. Depending on the role degree may be required.


LANGUAGE SKILLS: Must be able to speak English to communicate with guests. Must be able to recognize situations which may involve guests that require immediate supervisory attention. Must know and use reasonable care for the safety and security of the guests.


PHYSICAL DEMANDS:The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25-30 pounds and frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.


(Please note: management reserves the right to change, modify, and/or alter any of the duties listed above to meet business demands).