Housekeeper
About The Position
The Housekeeper is responsible for cleaning and maintaining guest rooms, hallways, furnishings, flooring, and work areas. Duties include making beds, replenishing supplies, sanitizing equipment, and performing general cleaning tasks such as vacuuming, sweeping, mopping, and dusting. The role is located at the Renaissance Portsmouth in Portsmouth, Virginia, and is paid hourly on a biweekly basis. The Housekeeper is expected to follow company policies and procedures, comply with material safety data sheet regulations when using chemicals, arrive on time for scheduled shifts in the required uniform, and greet guests in a friendly and warm manner. The position may include other related duties as required.
Requirements
- Basic reading, writing, and math skills.
- Customer service skills.
- Prioritization and time management skills.
- Ability to work quickly without compromising quality.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Teamwork, responsibility, willingness to keep learning, and a positive, caring approach to serving guests.
Nice To Haves
- High school diploma, GED certification, or equivalent experience preferred.
- Hotel housekeeping experience preferred.
- Experience with hotel brand systems preferred.
Responsibilities
- Make beds.
- Replenish supplies, including drinking glasses, writing supplies, and bathroom supplies.
- Clean rooms, hallways, lobbies, lounges, restrooms, corridors, elevators, stairways, locker rooms, and other work areas.
- Clean rugs, carpets, upholstered furniture, and draperies using vacuum cleaners.
- Dust furniture and equipment.
- Polish metalwork, including fixtures and fittings.
- Wash walls, ceilings, woodwork, windows, door panels, and sills.
- Empty wastebaskets and ashtrays, and clean ashtrays.
- Transport trash and waste to the disposal area.
- Replace light bulbs.
- Follow material safety data sheet regulations when using chemicals.
- Arrive on time for scheduled shifts and wear the uniform required by company policy.
- Comply with company policies and procedures relevant to the position and its duties.
- Greet guests in a friendly and warm manner.
- Perform other related duties as required.
Benefits
- Health insurance for full-time associates
- Dental insurance for full-time associates
- Vision insurance for full-time associates
- Accident insurance
- Short- and long-term disability insurance for full-time associates
- Pet insurance for full-time associates
- Gym membership discounts for full-time associates
- Paid time off for full-time associates
- Paid holidays for full-time associates
- Discounts on tickets, rental cars, and attractions
- Footwear discounts
- 401(k) plan with company match for full-time associates
- Employee discounts at branded hotels
- Part-time associates may enroll in accident insurance, critical illness insurance, hospital indemnity insurance, and pre-paid legal services
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
