J1 Program Student - Housekeeper

JOB DESCRIPTION: J1 HOUSEKEEPING UNIT 8550 

This position is available ONLY for J1 international students applying through Geovisions. All others should apply to the regular Housekeeping position.

JOB SUMMARY 

The Housekeeper performs routine daily tasks in a safe and efficient manner to clean guest rooms, public restrooms, and public areas of the hotel, including stripping and making beds, cleaning bathrooms, and vacuuming hallways. This position reports to the Housekeeping Manager. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS 

• Clean assigned areas as directed by management and in compliance with the Company's "green" initiatives. 

• Routine daily tasks in a safe and efficient manner to clean guest rooms, public restrooms, and public areas of the hotel, including stripping and making beds, cleaning bathrooms, and vacuuming hallways.  

• Dust and clean all furniture, picture frames, mirrors, windows, baseboards, carpet edges, inside and outside door panels, door ledges, and thresholds. 

• Pull trash from trash receptacles. Replace trash bags as needed. Clear trash from tables and floors/grounds. 

• Clean and vacuum under beds, desk, gaming tables, and behind nightstands. 

• Check and replace all missing items in rooms, including soaps, shampoos, conditioners, hangers, clocks, ice bucket liners, hair dryers, brochures, and stationery, etc. 

• Clean and ensure bathtubs, tub ledges, sinks, vanity shelves, toilets, bathroom scales, tissue box covers, and soap dishes are spot, mold, mildew, and dust free.  

• Sweep and mop all bathroom floors. 

• Dust all lights and sconces, make-up mirrors, and lampshades. 

• Carry clean linens and supplies up multiple flights of stairs. 

• Move dirty linens and garbage to assigned area. 

• Stock linen closets with clean linen throughout the day. 

• Perform laundry duties as assigned. 

• Report needed repairs and turn in lost & found items to housekeeping manager. 

• Notify Supervisor of all quality control issues or needed repairs pertaining to the housekeeping of the facility. 

• Maintain awareness of safety issues and report them immediately to your manager.  

• Performs such other related duties as directed or required. 

SKILL AND KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS INCLUDE 

• High School Diploma/G.E.D. equivalent preferred. 

• Strong sanitation habits including attention to detail and an ability to learn and follow important safety precautions. 

• Strong customer service abilities; actively looks for ways to assist customers and coworkers.  

• Ability to recognize when a problem has occurred and communicate it to management.  

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL REQUIREMENTS 

• Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks, particularly frequent movements from place to place within the unit.   

• Bend, lift, carry, reach/extend arms and hands above shoulder height frequently, or otherwise move in a constantly changing environment. 

• Lift, carry, and push up to 20 lbs. regularly, 25-35 lbs. frequently, and up to 50 lbs. occasionally. 

• Climb multiple flights of stairs regularly while carrying 25-35lbs. 

• Able to stand for extended periods. 

• Speech recognition and clarity, including the ability to understand the speech of co-workers and the ability to speak clearly to be understood by same in English. 

• Physical presence at the job site is essential to perform job duties. 

EQUIPMENT USED 

• Housekeeping cart, variety of cleaning chemicals and supplies, vacuum cleaner, guest linens, laundry bags. 

• Cleaning Supplies (including detergents, chemicals, vacuums, mops, brooms, scourers, hand towels, etc.). 

• Required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) used: goggles and gloves. 

HOUSING AVAILABLE 

• This position is eligible for employee housing with a shared room. 

DATE LAST MODIFIED: 12/4/23 NON-EXEMPT UNIT 8550  

NOTE: Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.