Public Area Housekeeper

Marriott • Seattle, WA

16d • $26 - $29

About The Position

The Public Area Housekeeper cleans public and employee restrooms, showers, glass, floors, surfaces, and lighting using designated chemicals, supplies, and equipment. The role includes emptying trash and ash containers, inspecting furniture for damage, posting caution signs when needed, and reporting maintenance or safety issues. The housekeeper responds promptly to guest and department requests and contacts other departments about urgent repairs.

The position follows company, safety, and security policies; maintains a clean, professional appearance and confidentiality; and provides courteous, attentive service to guests. The housekeeper communicates professionally, supports team goals, and meets quality standards. The role also involves physical work such as lifting, carrying, pushing and pulling equipment, reaching, bending, maneuvering through confined or elevated spaces, climbing ladders, and standing, sitting, kneeling, or walking for extended periods. Other reasonable duties may be assigned by supervisors.

Requirements

• No related work experience is required.
• No supervisory experience is required.
• No license or certification is required.
• Ability to move, lift, carry, and place objects weighing up to 55 pounds without assistance and objects over 55 pounds with assistance.
• Ability to push and pull work-related machinery over sloping and uneven surfaces.
• Ability to reach overhead and below the knees, including bending, twisting, pulling, and stooping.
• Ability to visually inspect tools, equipment, or machines for defects.
• Ability to grasp, turn, and manipulate objects of varying size and weight, requiring fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination.
• Ability to move through narrow, confined, or elevated spaces and up and down a ladder.
• Ability to stand, sit, kneel, or walk for an extended period across an entire work shift.

Responsibilities

• Clean public and employee restrooms and showers.
• Clean glass in public and employee areas.
• Clean floor surfaces in public or employee spaces with designated chemicals, supplies, and equipment.
• Dust surfaces in assigned areas.
• Empty trash containers, ashtrays, and ash urns into proper containers.
• Inspect furniture for tears, rips, and stains and report damage.
• Clean and maintain lights.
• Post caution signs to limit traffic when necessary.
• Contact other departments directly for urgent repairs.
• Respond promptly to requests from guests and other departments.
• Identify and report preventive or other maintenance issues in public areas or guest rooms.
• Follow company, safety, and security policies and procedures; report maintenance problems, safety hazards, accidents, or injuries; complete safety training and certifications; and properly store flammable materials.
• Maintain a clean and professional uniform and personal appearance and protect confidential proprietary information.
• Welcome and acknowledge guests, anticipate and address service needs, assist individuals with disabilities, and thank guests.
• Communicate clearly and professionally with others, support team goals, and adhere to quality expectations and standards.
• Perform other reasonable job duties as requested by supervisors.

Benefits

• 401(k) plan
• Stock purchase plan
• Discounts at Marriott properties
• Commuter benefits
• Employee assistance plan
• Childcare discounts
• For full-time positions: medical, dental, and vision coverage; health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts; life and disability insurance; accident insurance; adoption expense reimbursements; paid parental leave; and educational assistance
• For Washington applicants: accrued paid sick leave, PTO accrual, and eligibility for a minimum of seven holidays annually

What This Job Offers

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