HOUSEKEEPING HOUSE PERSON

Job Purpose: To perform a combination of tasks which maintain hotel premises in a clean and orderly manner, thereby contributing to a pleasant, positive guest experience.

Job Responsibilities:

• Cleans rooms, hallways, lobbies, lounges, restrooms, corridors, elevators, stairways, and locker rooms and other work areas.
• Abides by the regulations set forth by the material safety data sheets when using chemicals.
• Moves/arranges furniture and dusts/polishes furniture, metalwork and equipment.
• Sweeps, scrubs, waxes, and polishes floors, using brooms and mops and powered scrubbing and waxing machines. Cleans rugs, carpets, upholstered furniture, and draperies, using vacuum cleaner.
• Collects soiled linens for laundering and receives and stores linen supplies in linen closet.
• Cleans bathrooms and replenishes with supplies.
• Refurnishes room with supplies, towels etc. as required. Supplies cleaning cart with appropriate supplies for shift.
• Washes walls, ceiling, and woodwork; washes windows, door panels, and sills.
• Empties wastebaskets, and empties and cleans ashtrays. Transports trash and waste to disposal area.
• Takes the initiative to greet guests in a friendly and warm manner.
• Other duties as assigned.

Job Skills:

• Use hands to lift, carry, or pull objects that may be heavy.
• Understand simple instructions.
• Learn simple procedures and techniques.
• Perform routine work or the same task over and over again.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to speak and hear. Close and distance vision. Frequently lifts/carries over 50 lbs. Continual use of manual dexterity and gross motor skills with frequent use of bi-manual dexterity and fine motor skills.
• Stand for long periods of time
• Walk extended distances
• Lift/carry over 50 lbs.
• Kneel and/or stoop repeatedly

Working Conditions:

• Continually works in normal office conditions and in close proximity to others.
• Outdoor weather conditions
• Near toxic or caustic chemicals

Education - High school diploma preferred

Experience - None required

Licenses/Certifications - N/A