Hotel Equities is hiring: Housekeeper, The Publisher Hotel, Fredericksburg, VA i

Overview

Greenwood Hospitality & Hotel Equities, a multi-award-winning hotel development and hospitality management company, is currently searching for a remarkable Housekeeper for The Publisher Hotel in Fredericksburg, VA.

The pay range $15.00 to 16.00 for this position, based on experience and qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Retrieves items from shelves and storerooms, sets up cleaning cart with supplies, and maintains carts and storerooms in a clean and orderly fashion to enhance efficiency and ease of cleaning rooms.
• Cleans and wipes windows, doors, walls, closets and fixtures in rooms, public areas and hallways, often using ladders or stools to access hard-to-reach areas, to maintain a clean, presentable facility.
• Washes shower walls and tub, cleans toilets and stall walls, wipes pipes, cleans mirrors, sinks and walls to ensure clean and sanitary guest and public restrooms.
• Replaces towels, soaps and all room amenities, and restocks literature that has been removed or is soiled to ensure adequate supply for arriving guests.
• Washes all hard floor areas by hand to remove dirt and soiled areas.
• Dusts and polishes all furniture, fixtures and wall hangings, including reaching vents and ceiling corners to remove dust and cobwebs.
• Strips bed of all linen and remakes with fresh linens, checking bedspread, blankets and bed pads for cleanliness; replaces as needed. Lifts mattresses to check for soil.
• Checks closet for cleanliness, wipes closet doors and handles, and restocks supplies such as hangers, extra blankets and pillows.
• Vacuums rooms, public areas and hallways, operating vacuums weighing up to 25 lbs, and moves heavy furniture as needed to vacuum under and around all areas.
• Inspects doors and window locks to ensure they are in working order and reports any unsecured or unsafe situations to management.
• Inspects room equipment (TV, lights/lamps, faucets, radios) to ensure proper working order and reports deficiencies in writing to the Executive Housekeeper for repair/resolution.
• Secures and maintains custody of equipment, keys and supplies at all times to protect hotel property.
• Maintains a friendly, cheerful and courteous demeanor at all times.
• Performs other duties as assigned or deemed necessary by management.
• OTHER DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES
• Assists the laundry department by retrieving soiled linen, sorting laundry into correct loads, operating industrial washers and dryers, folding and distributing cleaned linen.
• Cleans patio/balcony areas by sweeping or hosing floors, wiping furniture and fixtures, picking up garbage, and cleaning doors and windows.
• Provides assistance to other employees and departments to contribute to the best overall performance of the department and hotel.

Qualifications and Requirements

High School diploma /Secondary qualification or equivalent.

Experience with Marriott, Hilton, IHG, Wyndham or cleaning standards.

This job requires the ability to perform the following

• Must have basic knowledge of general cleaning principles, use of cleaning products and operation of standard cleaning equipment.
• Must have vision ability to detect minute debris in poorly lit areas and to read written instructions and computer print-outs.
• Must have upper body strength to lift up to 50 lbs continually throughout an 8 hour shift.
• Must have finger, hand and upper body dexterity to push, pull and move levers, equipment and furniture throughout an 8 hour shift.
• Must be able to work with arms raised above head throughout an 8 hour shift.
• Must be able to maneuver a fully loaded maid cart weighing up to 50 lbs through hallways and into/out of closets during the work day.
• Material/Equipment Used: Basic residential cleaning equipment such as vacuums, floor buffers and carpet cleaning equipment; cleaning cart; ladder/stepping stool; commercial washers, dryers and pressers.
• Exposure to hazardous chemicals on a continual basis.
• Prolonged strenuous physical activity in an indoor climate-controlled environment with excessive heat and humidity in laundry.

Other

• Being passionate about people and service.
• Strong communication skills are essential when interacting with guests and employees.
• Reading and writing abilities are used often for paperwork, logging issues/complaints/requests/information updates.
• Problem-solving, reasoning, motivating, and training abilities are often used.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends and/or holidays.

Amazing Benefits At A Glance

• Team Driven and Values Based Culture
• Medical/Dental/Vision
• Vacation & Holiday Pay
• Same-day pay available
• Employee Assistance Program
• Career Growth Opportunities/ Manager Training Program
• Reduced Room Rates throughout the portfolio
• Third Party Perks (Movie Tickets, Attractions, Other)
• 401(k)
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Life insurance
• Parental leave
• Referral program