FT Housekeeping Houseperson

New Castle Hotel • Lexington, KY

15h • Onsite

About The Position

In the role of Houseperson you will focus on details, ensuring public areas are clean and tidy, caring for elevators, guestroom landings, vending areas, etc. You will also be responsible for reporting anything missing or in need of repair. You will need to be organized, ensuring assigned areas are kept stocked, clean and crisp. A key aspect of this role is being a team player, helping coworkers by pitching in as needed, including doing some of the heavy lifting. You will also act as a housekeeping ambassador, sharing a warm greeting and a smile with all guests encountered, and serve as a safety and security agent by following established policies and procedures and anticipating problems.

Requirements

• Basic English communication skills
• Safely operate equipment such as a vacuum, carpet cleaner, floor buffer, etc.
• Safely use chemicals used to maintain/clean the hotel.
• Heavy work - exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 50 pounds of force frequently and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects.
• Ability to stand for long hours
• Ability to work under variable temperatures and noise levels.

Nice To Haves

• Prior housekeeping experience helpful

Responsibilities

• Walk the halls assigned to you each shift to ensure the public areas are clean and tidy, caring for elevators, guestroom landings, vending areas, etc.
• Report anything missing or in need of repair.
• Ensure any areas assigned to you are kept stocked, clean and crisp.
• Help your coworkers by pitching in as needed including doing some of the heavy lifting.
• Share a warm greeting and a smile with all the guests you encounter.
• Follow your hotel’s established safety and security policies & procedures.
• Anticipate problems and call management as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed