Housekeeper

Description

The Housekeeper plays a critical role in ensuring the residents experience a clean, comfortable, and welcoming environment. This position is responsible for maintaining high standards of cleanliness of units/rooms and public spaces, including lobbies, hallways, stairways, elevators, community rooms, amenities, restrooms, and offices. 

• Clean and service rooms/units according to hotel standards, including: 
• Making beds, changing linens, and replacing towels. 
• Dusting, vacuuming, and sanitizing surfaces. 
• Replenishing amenities (soap, shampoo, water, coffee, etc.). 
• Ensure restrooms are cleaned, sanitized, and stocked with supplies. 
• Ensure public spaces, community rooms, amenities are vacuumed, mopped, dusted, and trash is collected.  
• Check and report any maintenance issues (e.g., lighting, plumbing, or HVAC problems). 
• Follow proper procedures for handling lost and found items. 
• Respect resident privacy and follow location protocols. 
• Restock housekeeping storage areas; maintain cleanliness and proper safety protocols.  
• Adhere to all safety and sanitation guidelines. 
• Provide courteous and professional service when interacting with residents and co-workers  
• Adhere to precautions and use personal protective equipment (PPE) for all chemicals as outlined on Safety Data Sheets (SDS). 
•  Comply with property security, fire regulations and all health and safety legislation. 
• Assist other employees as needed and complete other duties as assigned by management.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Job Requirements: 

• Previous experience in housekeeping in a commercial, residential or hotel environment, at least one year preferred. 
• Written and verbal skills needed to complete job responsibilities
• Ability to work a varied schedule as necessary to include weekends and holidays. 

Physical Requirements: 

• Must tolerate prolonged periods of standing, walking, kneeling, bending, stooping, and climbing stairs. 
• Must tolerate exposure to cleaning solutions.
• Must be able to lift, push, or pull up to 25 lbs. 
• Must be able to visually inspect units and public areas to ensure adherence to standards.