Houseperson

The Houseperson is responsible for completing task that assist in keeping hotel areas and rooms ready for our guests by supporting other housekeeping staff.  

• Responsible for conducting daily inspections of all areas cleaned by the Maintains housekeeping linen room on each floor, stocks with linen and supplies ensuring adequate level of supplies.  

• Responsible for counting and distribution of clean linen to both Room Attendant carts as well as linen closets.  

• Pick up used linen from Room Attendant’s carts, drops linen down chute to carts that are then taken to laundry room.  

• Pick up linen and garbage from housekeeping carts throughout the day  

• Assists Room Attendants with stripping beds, emptying trash, bringing fresh linen and other related responsibilities.  

• Delivers requested guest amenities including pillows, additional beds, blankets and other items.  

• Maintain the cleanliness of the guest room floors and storage closets as needed.   

• Operates equipment, including vacuum cleaners, radio, phone, mop and broom.  

• When needed, make up rooms.  

• Follow all necessary safety procedures including Blood Borne Pathogens and Personal Protective Equipment. Must be able to identify and report safety concerns or maintenance deficiencies for proper handling.  

• Adheres to departmental and company policies.  

• Performs all other related and compatible duties as assigned.  

• Perform duties with cleaning chemicals and equipment including carpet/floor care.   

• Perform special projects assigned by supervisors  

• Follow safety and security procedures.   

• Obtain cleaning supplies needed from supply room  

• Sign for keys prior to starting shift  

• Required to empty bag on vacuum cleaner daily  

• At the end of shift, turn in keys, supplies, and sign computer assignment sheet to the appropriate locations   

• Addressing guest queries and solving special requests   

• Remove soiled linen from guest rooms  

• Performs all other related and compatible duties as assigned.  

• Perform duties with cleaning chemicals and equipment including carpet/floor care.  

• Perform special projects assigned by supervisors  

• Adheres to departmental and company policies.  

• Assist laundry attendant with transporting the linen from loading dock drop off location to Housekeeping Laundry Depot  

• Operates equipment, including vacuum cleaners, radio, phone, mop, and broom.  

• Ability to push up to 50 pounds daily for the duration of shift  

• HS diploma or GED.  

• Casino/Hotel experience preferred.  

• Experience within an upscale hotel preferred.  

• Prior experience as a Room Attendant preferred but not required.  

• Demonstrated ability in maintaining consistent, high quality service levels; prior experience in supervising work units; history of developing employees who have been successfully promoted to increasing levels of responsibility; track record of managing a department that provides excellent service to guests.   

• Must have schedule flexibility including evenings, weekends, holiday shifts and overtime, as needed.  

• Must have a positive team-oriented attitude.    

• Need to be able to lift 30 pounds and push or pull 100 pounds.   

• Must be able to move furniture and do heavy lifting on a daily basis.  

• Ability to uphold and demonstrate the highest level of integrity in all situations and recognize standards required by a regulated business.  

Wage: $16.75

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS 

• Physically mobile with reasonable accommodation.  

• Must be able to lift and carry upwards to 25 pounds.   

• Must be able to bend, reach, kneel, twist and grip items while working at assigned desk area.   

• Manual dexterity and coordination to operate office equipment, including 10 key adding machines, personal computers, fax machines, and photocopiers.   

• Read, write, speak, and understand English.   

• Operate in mentally and physically stressful situations.   

• Respond to visual and aural cues  

• Work in cold & hot temperatures  

• Possibly be exposed to secondhand smoke