HOUSEKEEPING ATTENDANT, NAVY GATEWAY INNS & SUITES - NORTH ISLAND, FULL TIME (35+ HRS)

Navy Exchange Service Command • San Diego, CA

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About The Position

The Housekeeping Attendant at Navy Gateway Inns & Suites is responsible for performing a wide range of housekeeping services to ensure cleanliness and order in guest rooms and public areas. This role supports the mission of providing quality goods and services to military personnel and their families, contributing to their quality of life. The position offers opportunities for growth and is part of a federal employment structure with comprehensive benefits.

Requirements

• High School graduate or equivalent preferred.
• No experience required.
• Moderate physical effort, moving furniture and the use of hand or lightweight powered cleaning equipment.

Nice To Haves

• Obtaining NHG housekeeping certification within 6 months of employment.
• Valid state driver's license to travel to other lodging facilities as required.

Responsibilities

• Cleans guest rooms and other assigned areas.
• Operates cleaning equipment, e.g., vacuum cleaner, carpet cleaner, waxer, and polisher.
• Empties wastebaskets, dusts, waxes, and polishes room furniture.
• Washes walls, partitions, air vents, disinfects and deodorizes toilet bowls, lavatories, etc.
• Cleans kitchen areas including stoves, ovens, microwave, refrigerator, cabinets, and floor.
• Changes light bulbs and room partitions using ladders and scaffolds.
• Moves furniture to clean under and behind; uses step stool to clean window and window treatments, cabinet tops, mirrors, and picture frames.
• Cleans bathroom areas including tub, tile, walls, commode, floors, and vanity.
• Cleans and ensures proper functionality of luggage racks and ensures proper number of male/female hangers are available in closets.
• Ensures TVs are clean and programmed to proper channel and volume; alarm clocks are properly programmed with backup battery, and in-room phones are clean, properly programmed, and in working condition.
• Places proper number of amenities in room to include consumables and non-consumables.
• Removes and replaces bed linen, inspects mattresses and pull-out sofas.
• Greets and welcomes guests upon sight, always maintaining outstanding guest relations.
• Cleans, vacuums, and mops corridors, stairways, guest laundry, patios, and balconies.
• Completes scheduled carpet cleaning using heavy (industrial type) carpet cleaners and equipment.
• Performs deep cleaning as required by program standards.
• Maintains cleanliness and order of storage rooms.
• Communicates the status of cleaned rooms and other spaces to supervisor.
• Accomplishes minor repairs and maintenance of equipment used and reports to supervisor when major repair or replacement is required.
• Cleans and inspects exterior spaces such as parking lots and outside passageways.
• Assists with the receipt of supplies from vendors, the assembly, separation, storage, and delivery of merchandise.
• Responsible for the pass key and other keys as assigned.
• Reports any 'lost and found' items to the housekeeping supervisor immediately.
• May be responsible for the set-up and breakdown/clean-up of the complimentary 'self-service' breakfast bar.
• Completes all required safety & security training.

Benefits

• Paid annual and sick leave
• Medical/dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Pension plan
• 401k savings plan
• Life insurance
• Tax-free shopping privileges
• Free bus passes/free parking
• Access to Navy Lodge hotels worldwide

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: General Merchandise Retailers
• Education Level: High school or GED