Housekeeper | Houston, Texas 77042

Ashford Management Group LLC•Houston, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Housekeeper keeps the property’s exterior and common areas clean each day, helps clean make-ready units, and assists the maintenance team as needed. The role’s work is visible to residents and prospective residents, and helps establish the community’s quality standard. The position may involve personal contact with residents, so professional conduct is essential. The Housekeeper reports directly to the Maintenance Supervisor. The position involves cleaning and maintaining offices, clubhouses, kitchens, models, show units, laundry rooms, grounds, and other common areas; assisting with cleaning corporate and vacant units; maintaining cleaning-supply inventory; reporting maintenance issues and supply needs; following safety and emergency procedures; and supporting resident functions and other assigned projects. The work takes place in buildings and outdoor areas, with variable weather, public contact, interruptions, and travel for errands or training. The role may involve extended hours and irregular schedules, including weekends.

Requirements

At least 6 months of housekeeping experience in a commercial or residential setting.
A satisfactory combination of education, training, experience, or abilities in a related field may qualify.
Flexibility to work extended hours periodically.
Willingness to travel and assist at other Ashford Communities as needed.
Good work ethic and the ability and drive to advance to higher positions.
Ability to work as part of a team.
Ability to follow directions and assignments from a supervisor.
Pride in work and accountability for work performed.
Ability to work effectively with cleaning chemicals and follow safety directions.
Frequent lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling of 20–50 pounds and safely moving furniture and appliances.
Ability to maintain balance and agility, including when walking, standing, crouching, or working at heights.
Ability to stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, and handle items of various sizes and weights.
Ability to grasp, hold, seize, turn, or otherwise work with one or both hands.
Ability to see within the normal visual range, with or without correction; close peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus are required.
Ability to hear within the normal audio range, with or without correction.

Nice To Haves

2–3 or more years of housekeeping experience in a commercial or residential setting.
High school diploma or GED.
Bilingual in English and Spanish.
Basic computer knowledge.

Responsibilities

Help maintain the entire property in an attractive, comfortable condition.
Assist with trash pickup on the property.
Clean the office, clubhouse, kitchen, models, and show units daily, including vacuuming and dusting as needed.
Clean laundry rooms daily.
Help clean the grounds and all common areas daily.
Assist with cleaning of all types as necessary and requested.
Assist with cleaning corporate units and turning over or preparing vacant units as requested.
Clean and maintain models and target units daily.
Assist with maintaining inventory of cleaning and bathroom supplies.
Notify maintenance of burned-out light bulbs, broken globes, and similar issues in units and throughout the property exterior.
Observe the property’s general condition and report unusual circumstances.
Enter occupied apartments to perform necessary cleaning when requested and needed.
Clean up thoroughly after performing work.
Notify the Maintenance Supervisor and/or Community Manager, as directed, of supplies needed to complete cleaning requests.
Follow company safety and emergency procedures.
Assist with resident functions as needed.
Perform other assigned special projects and duties.