Housekeeper

Job Description

Job Description

POSITION SUMMARYThis role is responsible for maintaining cleanliness, order, and sanitation. The primary duties include cleaning and organizing rooms, replenishing supplies, and ensuring a tidy and welcoming environment. Housekeepers must adhere to safety and hygiene standards while delivering exceptional attention to detail. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIESCleans guestrooms, lobbies, lounges, restrooms, corridors, elevators, and stairways.Sort, count, fold, mark, and/or carry linens.Cleans hotel according to franchise standards and within required timeframes to include but not limited to stripping and making beds; dusting furniture; washing walls, ceiling, and woodwork; vacuuming, scrubbing, waxing, and polishing floor; washing windows, door panels, and sills; emptying wastebaskets; cleaning and vacuuming rugs, carpets, upholstered furniture, and draperies; and cleaning bathroom sink, toilet and tubs/showers stalls.Replenishes supplies such as bathroom amenities, coffee/tea service items, cups/lids and writing supplies.Moves furniture, hangs drapes, and rolls carpets to ensure compliance with brand requirements.Transports trash and waste to disposal area.Transports dirty linens to laundry room or place down laundry chute.Replaces light bulbs, batteries, and completes maintenance tickets as needed to ensure guest room is fully functional and in working condition for guests' arrival.Stocks, organizes, and maintains housekeeping carts and equipment.Greet guests in warm, friendly manner and always with a smile.Ensures key control and security policies to maintain the guests' privacy and security of personal belongings when working in guestrooms.Use all materials, chemicals and tools safely to avoid injury, waste, unnecessary damage or accidents.Communicate with maintenance department regarding room needs.All other duties as assigned. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIESNo direct supervisory responsibilities. JOB REQUIREMENTSStrong attention to detail and organizational skills.Ability to operate cleaning equipment.Ability to use cleaning chemicals safely.Knowledge of cleaning techniques and proper sanitation practices.Time management skills to complete tasks efficiently and on schedule.Ability to follow instructions and adhere to safety protocols.Must be able to handle a crisis in a calm, effective manner including upset guests, fire, tornado, armed robbery and assault, bomb threats and accidents.  EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCENo specific knowledge, education or training required to accomplish the essential functions of this job. COMPANY VALUESGRATEFUL. For all we have, for all we can do to be of service to others.HELPFUL. To our Family and Community, Teammates and Guests.KIND. To all, in everything we do.