Housemen- Overnight Shift

Meyer Jabara Hotels•Baltimore, MD

17d•Onsite

About The Position

The primary responsibility of the Houseperson is to maintain cleanliness of public areas, Banquet room setups/take down,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. Requirements: Work Environment – 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 Under variable temperature conditions Under variable noise levels Outdoors/Indoors Around chemicals, fumes and or odor hazards Around dust and or mite hazards Banquet Room Setup for Meetings, and Other Functions Physical Requirements: 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 move tables, chairs, boards for Meeting rooms 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 Mental Requirements: 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 Multi-lingual skills helpful

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
Under variable temperature conditions
Under variable noise levels
Outdoors/Indoors
Around chemicals, fumes and or odor hazards
Around dust and or mite hazards
Banquet Room Setup for Meetings, and Other Functions
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 move tables, chairs, boards for Meeting rooms
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

Responsibilities

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
Setting up Banquet Rooms, per BEO's
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