Hotel Housekeeper

Job Purpose:

Maintains hotel rooms by cleaning, dusting, vacuuming, and polishing; providing linen services.

Duties:

• Maintains cleaning schedule priorities by following room assignment list; servicing rooms requesting early cleaning first
• Announces presence by knocking on room doors; returning at a later time to occupied rooms
• Makes bed by removing and replacing sheets and pillow cases, checking blankets and bedspreads for soiling; replacing soiled items
• Removes miscellaneous debris by removing trash, newspapers, room service trays, and mini-bar selections
• Refreshes bath area by cleaning tub, toilet, and sinks; removing used towels and bathmats; replacing bath linens
• Replenishes room supplies by restocking toiletries and stationery supplies
• Cleans floors by washing and vacuuming floors
• Maintains furnishings by dusting and polishing furniture; cleaning and polishing glass surfaces
• Conserves energy by closing shades and draperies; turning down air conditioning and heat of unoccupied rooms
• Maintains room availability by notifying supervisor of room readiness
• Keeps supplies ready by restocking housekeeping cart at end of shift
• Keeps equipment operating by following operating instructions; troubleshooting breakdowns; maintaining supplies; performing preventive maintenance; calling for repairs
• Maintains safe, secure, and healthy work environment by following and enforcing standards and procedures; complying with security regulations
• Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities
• Enhances housekeeping and hotel reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments
• Assists Laundry when needed

Skills/Qualifications:

Dependability, Quality Focus, Customer Service, Customer Focus, Thoroughness, Lifting, Housekeeping, Equipment Maintenance, Independence, Listening, Verbal Communication, Reliable Transportation

Benefits:
Health Insurance, 401K, Discounted Meals

Pay Rate:
Dependent on experience, $14-16/hr