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Housemen- Overnight Shift

Meyer Jabara Hotels, Baltimore, MD, United States


888 S Broadway, Baltimore, MD 21231, USA

Job Description
Posted Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 5:00 AM

Housemen

The primary responsibility of the Houseperson is to maintain cleanliness of public areas, Banquet room setups and 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

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

Essential Duties & Functions

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

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

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

Experience & Education

High School diploma or equivalent preferred

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888 S Broadway, Baltimore, MD 21231, USA

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