Housemen/Banquet Setup

Meyer Jabara Hotels•Baltimore, MD

10d

About The Position

The primary responsibility of the Houseperson is to maintain cleanliness of public areas, in addition to assisting the Housekeeping department by delivering linen, stripping down rooms, assisting with special cleaning projects and helping the department maintain clean guest rooms. He or she is also responsible for assuring that all housekeeping storage areas are properly stocked and guest floors are clean & presentable. Banquet Setup - Setting up meeting rooms / Banquet events. - Cleaning up Meeting/Banquet Rooms

Requirements

Ability to work with various type of equipment such as telephones, two-way radios, Housekeeping cart, laundry cart, vacuum, broom, window cleaner, furniture polish, all-purpose cleaner, dumpster/trash compactor sponge, mops and buckets, keys, hand vacuum, extension cord, door stopper, laundry chute, elevators, floor care products (i.e., stripper, was, sealer) carpet extractor, Wet/Dry Vacuum
Ability to work under variable temperature conditions
Ability to work under variable noise levels
Ability to work Outdoors/Indoors
Ability to work around chemicals, fumes and or odor hazards
Ability to work around dust and or mite hazards
Long hours sometimes required
Heavy work – Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 50 pounds of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects
Ability to bend, stretch, twist, stoop or reach with your body and arms repeatedly without difficulty
Ability to stand for long hours and walk long distances without fatigue
Ability to work under variable temperatures and noise levels
Near Vision - The ability to see details at close range
Oral and Written Comprehension and Expression - Must be able to convey & understand information and ideas in English
Must be able to evaluate and select among alternative courses of action quickly and accurately
Must be effective in handling problems in the workplace, including anticipating, preventing, identifying, and solving problems as necessary
Must have the ability to assimilate complex information, data, etc. from multiple sources and consider, adjust, or modify to meet the constraints of the particular need
Must be effective at listening to, understanding, and clarifying the concerns and issues raised by co-workers and guests
Mathematical Reasoning - Must be able to work with and understand basic arithmetic functions

Nice To Haves

Multi-lingual skills helpful
High School diploma or equivalent preferred

Responsibilities

Maintain cleanliness of public areas
Assist Housekeeping department by delivering linen
Strip down rooms
Assist with special cleaning projects
Help the department maintain clean guest rooms
Assure that all housekeeping storage areas are properly stocked
Assure guest floors are clean & presentable
Setting up meeting rooms / Banquet events
Cleaning up Meeting/Banquet Rooms
Approach all encounters with guests and employees in a friendly, service oriented manner
Maintain regular attendance, as required by scheduling which will vary according to the needs of the hotel
Maintain high standards of personal appearance and grooming, as defined in the hotel handbook, when working
Comply at all times hotel’s policies and procedures to encourage safe and efficient hotel operations
Check daily for assignments/ duties
Gather all cleaning supplies and return them daily
Complete all assigned cleaning duties in designated areas
Report any engineering problems or repairs to the Housekeeping Supervisor or Manager
Return any borrowed items (i.e. irons, boards, hairdryers, etc.) to Housekeeping department when removed from guestrooms
Vacuum carpet in hotel floors and public areas
Service and re-stock housekeeping closets
Remove gum, wall spots, and floor spots with appropriate chemicals
Wipe glass, pictures, windows, and public telephone areas
Clean public restrooms and replace products
Complete closet inventory
Sign keys in and out
Empty Housekeeping carts of dirty linen, trash, etc.
Assist in floor care
Keep immediate supervisors fully informed of all challenges or matters requiring his/her attention
Gain knowledge of all hotel facilities to answer questions from the guests
Assist in Laundry
Attend department/hotel meetings
Assist hotel in completing special cleaning projects
Assist room attendants in cleaning rooms when needed
Strip down hotel rooms before Housekeeper begins their duties
Other duties as assigned