Houseperson Jobs

Summary: The Houseperson works under close supervision of the Housekeeping Inspector to help maintain the cleanliness of the hotel. Performs a wide variety of activities such as sweep and vacuum floors, clean restrooms, and performs related duties as assigned.

Essential Functions:

• Maintains confidentiality of guest information
• Wipes down ice machines and vending machines
• Cleans ash trays, trash cans, and elevators
• Follows directions thoroughly and to completion
• Sweeps and mops walkways, and power wash as needed
• Responds quickly and courteously to all guest requests and complaints
• Maintains the cleanliness of hotel
• Reports all biohazard spills to the supervisor immediately
• Responsible for providing Guest Room Attendants (GRAs) the materials/ items needed to perform their daily tasks
• Picks up trash and debris around the outside of the hotel, in parking lots and on sidewalks
• Empties the GRA carts three to four times per day and at the end of the shift
• Empties vacuum cleaner bags daily
• Understands and complies with job descriptions, daily memorandums, chemical labels and other instructions
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Empties the trash and unloads soiled linen
• Reports all maintenance issues in guest rooms and hotel areas to supervisor/inspector
• Cleans and dries wet and biohazard spills in accordance with company procedures as well as OSHA guidelines as they pertain to biohazard material

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Three months minimum related experience and/or training
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus Disclaimer The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. Duties to be performed with or without reasonable accommodations.
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred
• Ability to effectively communicate via radio
• Use tools or equipment requiring a high degree of dexterity
• Knowledge of proper chemical handling Required Work Cards N/A Physical Requirements
• High school graduate or equivalent vocational training
• Fluency in English both verbal and non-verbal pertaining to job
• Previous experience in hospitality industry, preferably Housekeeping
• Able to distinguish between shades of color
• Able to work outdoors 75% of the time
• Ability to walk, stand, bend, reach, stoop, and kneel
• Vision, hearing, speaking (critical)
• Able to push, pull and maneuver a 70 pound maid cart at least 75% of time