Housekeeper | Houston, Texas 77042

Ashford Communities•Houston, TX

About The Position

The Housekeeper is responsible for keeping the property’s exterior and common areas clean daily, helping clean make-ready units, and assisting the maintenance team as needed. The role helps establish the community’s quality standard through work visible to residents and prospective residents. Duties may involve personal contact with residents, so professional conduct is essential. The Housekeeper reports directly to the Maintenance Supervisor. The supervisor may assign additional duties as necessary.

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 a supervisor’s directions and assignments.
Pride in work and accountability for completed work.
Ability to work effectively with cleaning chemicals and follow all safety directions.
Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull 20–50 pounds frequently.
Ability to move furniture and appliances correctly and safely.
Ability to maintain balance and agility while walking, standing, crouching, or working at heights.
Ability to stoop, kneel, crouch, bend, reach, and handle items of various sizes and weights frequently.
Ability to grasp, hold, turn, or otherwise work with one or both hands.
Ability to see in the normal visual range, with or without correction, including close and peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Ability to hear in the normal audio range, with or without correction.

Nice To Haves

2–3+ 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.
Clean the grounds and all common areas daily.
Assist with cleaning tasks 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 general condition of the property and report unusual circumstances.
Enter occupied apartments to perform necessary cleaning when requested and needed.
Clean up thoroughly after completing work.
Notify the Maintenance Supervisor and/or Community Manager, as directed, about supplies needed to complete cleaning requests.
Follow company procedures regarding safety and emergencies.
Assist with resident functions as needed.
Perform other special projects and duties as assigned.