Housekeeper

Housekeeper

Perform a combination of cleaning duties to maintain cleanliness in guest rooms according to established procedures.

Job Responsibilities:

• Clean assigned guest rooms, according to preset standards and procedures. Duties include, but are not limited to making beds, replenishing linens, cleaning bathrooms and vacuuming.
• Empty wastebaskets and transport other trash and waste to disposal areas according to preset standards and procedures.
• Replenish supplies such as drinking glasses, writing supplies, and bathroom items according to preset standards and procedures.
• Input accurate room status into the phone system according to preset standards and procedures.
• Enter, respond to and close maintenance system work orders as required.
• Keep cart, linen room and equipment neat and orderly according to preset standards and procedures.
• Turn in all articles found in vacated rooms immediately and handle according to lost and found procedures.
• Report maintenance problems immediately.
• Follow established chemical procedures and key control procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Job Qualifications:

Education - High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

Experience - No initial experience required. Knowledge of cleaning equipment, methods, and chemicals also preferred. Good communication skills required for interaction with hotel guests and staff.

Licenses/Certifications - N/A

Physical Requirements:

Ability to speak and hear. Close and distance vision. Continual use of manual dexterity and gross motor skills with frequent use of bi-manual dexterity and fine motor skills.

Additional physical and visual requirements (check all that apply)

• Identify and distinguish colors
• Stand for long periods of time
• Walk extended distances
• Lift/carry 6-25 lbs.
• Lift/carry 26-50 lbs.
• Lift/carry over 50 lbs.
• Reach hands and arms in any direction
• Kneel and/or stoop repeatedly

Working Conditions:

Continually works in normal office conditions and in close proximity to others.

Additional working conditions (check all that apply)

• Wet or humid conditions
• Near moving or mechanical parts
• With fumes or airborne particles
• Near toxic or caustic chemicals
• Near risk of electrical shock
• Near loud noises
• In areas of strong vibration
• Varying schedule to include evenings, holidays and overtime as business dictates.