Housekeeper/Laundry Attendant ($500 Hiring Bonus!) - Holiday Inn Express South Burlington/Downtown

We are seeking highly motivated and friendly Housekeepers with an eye for detail to join our team! In this role you will be responsible for performing a variety of cleaning activities in accordance with company and brand standards.

This position is offering a $500 Hiring Bonus, subject to applicable tax withholdings. $250 to be paid out after 3 months of employment and the remaining $250 after 6 months of employment.

General Responsibilities:

• Receive list of assigned rooms from manager and prioritize rooms


• Clean, stock and maintain assigned guest rooms according to Colwen and brand standards of cleanliness


• Respond promptly to requests from guests and other departments


• Check the inventory of cleaning cart and add necessary supplies; transport cart to assigned floor/rooms


• Ensure privacy of guests at all times


• Knock and announce self before entering assigned guest rooms; return at a later time if room is occupied


• Check amenities and supplies in rooms, restock according to standards


• Neatly make beds and stock bath linens according to standard


• Clean and disinfect bathrooms, kitchen, and/or coffee stations


• Remove all trash, dirty linens, towels and room service items from rooms


• Check that all appliances are in the room and in clean working order


• Straighten desk area and furniture


• Dust, polish furniture and remove marks/stains from walls and furnishings


• Vacuum carpets and clean floors


• Notify maintenance department of needed maintenance or repairs


• Ensure room meets hotel standards with final walk around


• Ensure soiled linens are laundered, which may include loading hotel washers and dryers and folding sheets and towels


• Take found items to designated lost and found area


• Attend to the cleaning process of hotel linens according to Colwen and brand standards.


• Wash, dry, and fold hotel linens and terry as well as treating stains to minimize loss.


• Store, inventory, issue, and distribute hotel linens.


• Operate washing and drying equipment, load and unload laundry from machines.


• Measure and administer cleaning agents to laundry according to product specifications.


• Inspect used laundry for stains and repairs before washing.


• Monitor feeder information on washer, make sure all drums are full and report any irregularities to supervisor.


• Set the proper drying and cooling times for various types of linen.


• Fold laundry.


• Count and assemble laundered items.


• Assist in monthly linen inventories.


• Addressing any public area cleanliness concerns when they need attention.


• Complete lint and discard log.


• Maintain orderly and clean linen stock areas.


• Maintain a clean and organized laundry room.


• Perform other duties as requested.

Requirements:

• Prior experience as a cleaner or housekeeper, hotel experience preferred


• Detail-oriented and thorough


• Remain discreet and respect privacy of guests, work with the highest level of integrity


• Perform consistent work to the highest standard


• Ability to work quickly without compromising quality


• Ability to work with little supervision and maintain a high level of performance


• Ability to interact with guests in a pleasant and friendly way


• Excellent prioritization and time management skills


• Willingness to work rotational 7-day work cycle; including weekends and holidays

We’ve got you covered: Benefits & Perks

• Medical Insurance with Company-Funded HRA


• Dental Insurance


• Vision Insurance


• Flexible Spending Accounts


• Wide-Array of Supplemental Insurance Offerings


• Paid Time Off Programs


• Employee Assistance Program


• 401K Plan – Traditional & Roth Options with Employer Match


• Hotel Discount Travel Program for Associates & Family


• Exclusive Associate Discounts – Travel, Entertainment, & Retail


• Training and Development Programs


• Career Advancement Opportunities

Colwen Hotels is an equal opportunity employer.           EEO M/F/D/V