Upholstery Maintenance Worker - Woodland's Hotel

Colonial Williamsburg Foundation•Williamsburg, VA

About The Position

The Upholstery Maintenance Worker assists Room Attendants with cleaning and preparing guest rooms and supports Public Space Attendants and Housekeeping Attendants with housekeeping duties as requested. The role maintains upholstered furniture, carpets, drapery, curtains, and flooring in guest rooms and public spaces. Duties include steam cleaning, stain treatment, routine cleaning of high-traffic areas, floor maintenance, supply inventories, minor repairs, communicating guest needs to the front desk, and responding to guest emergencies. The worker may be assigned to other Colonial Williamsburg hotels during emergencies. Upon hire, the employee enters a probationary period and may work up to 40 hours per week; after completing probation, the employee could become eligible for benefits.

Requirements

High school diploma or G.E.D.
Knowledge of operating commercial carpet-cleaning equipment and chemicals.
Knowledge of operating commercial vinyl-floor, tile, and grout cleaning equipment and chemicals.
Familiarity with applying carpet protection and disinfecting and deodorizing carpeted areas.
Familiarity with commercial steam cleaners.
Ability to lift up to 75 pounds.
Ability to understand and follow oral and written work instructions.
Ability to record and account for completed tasks.
Ability to operate and maintain equipment such as an extractor and buffer/bonnet.
Ability to maintain required standards.
Ability to transport objects weighing up to 150 pounds.
Ability to perform heavy cleaning and high and low dusting.
Ability to walk extensively in varying weather and on a variety of surfaces.
Ability to work with cleaning equipment and chemicals.

Responsibilities

Maintain the quality of upholstered furniture, carpets, drapery, and curtains in guest rooms and public spaces.
Assist Room Attendants with cleaning and preparing guest rooms as needed.
Assist Public Space Attendants and Housekeeping Attendants with housekeeping duties as requested.
Complete bi-weekly supply inventories.
Steam clean drapes and upholstered furniture.
Strip, wax, and polish vinyl floors.
Perform regular maintenance on vinyl and tiled floors.
Identify stains and treat them accordingly.
Routinely clean high-traffic areas.
Communicate guest needs to the front desk.
Assist with minor repairs during the shift.
Respond to guest emergencies.
Exercise courtesy with guests and coworkers throughout the shift.
Perform other duties as required.
Work at other Colonial Williamsburg hotels during emergency situations, as needed.