Hotel Houseperson

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With our "It's My Pleasure!" philosophy we have become one of the Nation's fastest growing hotel development & management companies.

Join us as our Hotel Houseperson at our Homewood Suites Miami Downtown/Brickell located at 1750 sw 1st Avenue, Miami, FL 33129. (Room Count: 102)

Successful Candidate will be able to :

Â· Previous hotel housekeeping experience preferred; however, ability gained through 1+ years related employment (customer service) or on-the-job training may substitute for actual Front Desk experience.

Â· Must possess excellent public relations skills and warm and friendly attitude

Summary

Performs routine duties in the cleaning and servicing of any area which may be assigned; supplies area with items which are required for the convenience and comfort of the guest.

Job Duties

Cleans drink and vending machines and all surrounding areas.
Empties all trash receptacles and ashtrays in corridors and public areas.
Cleans all outside area walkways; sweeps stairways and landings; cleans railings and washes all EXIT doors.
Cleans public restrooms.
Washes windows as per schedule. (Using Housekeeperâ€™s Report Form, sets schedule for window cleaning using dates as record.)
Cleans elevators, tracks, chrome, and stainless steel at each landing.
Spot-cleans walls and doors; removes cobwebs; cleans fire extinguisher areas.
Wipes baseboards, railings, telephones, walls, vending areas, exit doors.
Collects soiled linen from Room Attendant carts and delivers to area assigned.
Vacuums all inside corridors and shampoos carpets.
Assists in keeping all storage areas and linen rooms clean. Assists Housekeeper in checking supplies, opening cartons, and placing supplies neatly on shelves.
Assists in making beds and cleaning rooms (flips mattresses periodically when necessary), as instructed by Housekeeper.
Delivers room service and picks up room service trays when needed, where applicable.
Delivers cribs and rollaway beds to guest rooms.
Patrols pool area â€“ cleans tables, empties garbage, removes used towels and replaces as necessary, cleans workout facilities.
Reports to Housekeeper any necessary information.
Removes dirty linen.
Inspects exterior of building including parking lot for trash, empties receptacles, removes cigarette butts.
Inspects marketing collateral, replacing expired or damaged items.
Cleans & disinfects lobby bathrooms including: basin, toilet, tile, flooring, and walls using approved cleaning chemicals.
Cleans mirrors, windows, vent cover, glass doors.
Reports items that require repair or additional cleaning to the appropriate person/department.
Restocks housekeeping cart.
Vacuums hallways.
Turns in all lost and found articles immediately as per proper procedure.
Operates a light vacuum cleaner
Collects soiled linen from Room Attendant carts and delivers to area assigned.
Collects trash from Room Attendant carts, discarding them in main trash receptacle.
Assists in making beds and cleaning rooms (flips mattresses periodically when necessary), as instructed by Housekeeper.
Assists with deep cleaning efforts including moving furniture, shampoo carpets.
Assists in keeping all storage areas and linen rooms clean. Checks supplies, opening cartons, and placing supplies neatly on shelves.
Assists engineer with handling items/equipment which require team lifting.
Additional duties may be added at any time at the discretion of management.

Skills/Qualifications

Educational/Vocational Preparation:

Â· Some high school education (grade 9) preferred

Additional Skills:

Â· Ability to read and understand and communicate chemical labels, and Safety Data Sheets, Instructions.

Â· Ability to gain knowledge of applicable franchise standards and procedures.

Â· Ability to complete applicable housekeeping forms and to communicate any problems and/or unusual conditions to management

Â· Ability to read and comprehend manuals

Â· Ability to positively communicate with guests and co-workers.

Â· Ability to work within scheduling guidelines.

Â· Ability to work with minimal or no supervision

Â· Ability to follow schedule and ability to perform physical labor.

Â· Ability to read and understand chemical labels, and Safety Data Sheets, Instructions.

Â· Requires ability to perform light to moderately heavy housekeeping duties using the approved chemicals and equipment

Physical Demands:

Â· Walking and Standing: 100%

- Must be able to carry 50 lbs. up to 25 feet.

Â· Lifting, Push/Pull: 90%

Â· Ability to lift up to 30 lbs. regularly.

Â· Must be able to lift 50 lbs. to the waist, chest, and above the head.

Â· Ability to push housekeeping or laundry cart regularly.

Â· Sitting: none

Â· Bending, Stooping, Reaching: 90% (throughout the entire shift).

Â· Must be able to bend at the knees with up to 50 lbs., standing to an upright position.

Â· Driving: none

Â· Traveling: none

Environmental Conditions:

Â· Inside: Protection from weather conditions, but not necessarily from temperature changes.

Â· Outside: Some exposure to weather conditions (cleans parking lot), may assist maintenance during inclement weather.

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Baywood Hotels is an Equal Opportunity employer and a drug-free workplace. EOE/M/F/Vets/Disabled

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