Housekeeping Attendant

Marriott•Washington, DC

11h•Onsite

About The Position

The Housekeeping Attendant is responsible for responding promptly to guest requests and maintaining the cleanliness and orderliness of guest rooms and public areas. This role involves preparing and transporting cleaning carts, entering guest rooms to replenish amenities and linens, making beds, cleaning bathrooms, removing trash, and ensuring all room appliances are present and functional. The attendant will also be responsible for dusting, polishing, and performing floor care duties such as vacuuming. Adherence to company policies, safety procedures, and maintaining a professional appearance are crucial. The role requires excellent guest service skills, including anticipating needs and assisting guests with disabilities, as well as effective communication and teamwork. Physical demands include the ability to lift and move objects, push and pull a housekeeping cart, and perform tasks requiring prolonged standing, kneeling, or walking, as well as fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination.

Requirements

Ability to move, lift, carry, and place objects weighing less than or equal to 25 pounds without assistance and in excess of 25 pounds with assistance.
Ability to push and pull a loaded housekeeping cart and other work-related equipment over sloping and uneven surfaces.
Ability to reach overhead and below the knees, including bending, twisting, pulling, and stooping.
Ability to stand, sit, kneel, or walk for an extended period across an entire work shift.
Ability to grasp, turn, and manipulate objects of varying size and weight, requiring fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination.
Follow all company and safety and security policies and procedures.
Report any maintenance problems, safety hazards, accidents, or injuries.
Complete safety training and certifications.
Properly store flammable materials.
Ensure uniform and personal appearance are clean and professional.
Maintain confidentiality of proprietary information.
Welcome and acknowledge all guests according to company standards.
Anticipate and address guests’ service needs.
Assist individuals with disabilities.
Thank guests with genuine appreciation.
Speak with others using clear and professional language.
Support team to reach common goals.
Ensure adherence to quality expectations and standards.

Nice To Haves

No high school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent.
No related work experience.
No supervisory experience.
None

Responsibilities

Respond promptly to requests from guests and other departments.
Fill cart with supplies and transport cart to assigned area.
Enter guest rooms following procedures for gaining access and ensuring vacancy before entering.
Replace guest amenities and supplies in rooms.
Replace dirty linens and terry with clean items.
Make beds and fold terry.
Clean bathrooms.
Remove trash, dirty linen, and room service items.
Check that all appliances are present in the room and in working order.
Straighten desk items, furniture, and appliances.
Dust, polish, and remove marks from walls and furnishings.
Vacuum carpets and performs floor care duties (e.g., in guest rooms and hallway).
Follow all company and safety and security policies and procedures.
Report any maintenance problems, safety hazards, accidents, or injuries.
Complete safety training and certifications.
Properly store flammable materials.
Ensure uniform and personal appearance are clean and professional.
Maintain confidentiality of proprietary information.
Welcome and acknowledge all guests according to company standards.
Anticipate and address guests’ service needs.
Assist individuals with disabilities.
Thank guests with genuine appreciation.
Speak with others using clear and professional language.
Support team to reach common goals.
Ensure adherence to quality expectations and standards.
Move, lift, carry, and place objects weighing less than or equal to 25 pounds without assistance and in excess of 25 pounds with assistance.
Ability to push and pull a loaded housekeeping cart and other work-related equipment over sloping and uneven surfaces.
Reach overhead and below the knees, including bending, twisting, pulling, and stooping.
Stand, sit, kneel, or walk for an extended period across an entire work shift.
Grasp, turn, and manipulate objects of varying size and weight, requiring fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination.
Perform other reasonable job duties as requested by Supervisors.