What are the responsibilities and job description for the Housekeeper position at Econo Lodge?
Physical Requirements:
· Flexible and long hours sometimes required.
· Medium work – Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 20 pounds of force frequently and/or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.
· Ability to stand during entire shift.
Mental Requirements:
· Must be able to convey information and ideas clearly.
· Must be able to evaluate and select among alternative courses of action quickly and accurately.
· Must work well in stressful, high-pressure situations.
· Must be effective in handling problems in the workplace, including anticipating, preventing, identifying and solving problems as necessary.
· Must be able to work with and understand basic arithmetic functions.
· Must be effective at listening to, understanding and clarifying the concerns and issues raised by coworkers and guests.
DUTIES & FUNCTIONS
Essential:
· Approach all encounters with guests and employees in an attentive, friendly, service-oriented manner.
· Maintain regular attendance in compliance, as required by scheduling, which will vary according to the needs of the hotel.
· Maintain high standards of personal appearance and grooming, which include wearing the proper uniform and nametag when working.
· Maintain a warm and friendly demeanor at all times.
· Employees must at all times be attentive, friendly, helpful and courteous to all guests, managers and fellow employees.
· Thoroughly clean guestrooms according to standards.
· Complete all pre-cleaning duties, including but not limited to, guest supplies, cleaning supplies, and linen for housekeeping cart set-up.
· Remove all trash and dirty linen from guestrooms and hallways.
· Keep all hallways, public areas and closets clean, neat and vacuumed (if applicable),
· Restock housekeeping cleaning cart for next day’s use.
· Replenish chemical bottles
· Clean room with the door closed according to standards, unless requested to do otherwise by the guest.
· Report room defects/maintenance issues to Executive Housekeeper so that it may be addressed by the Maintenance Team.
· Report all missing items from room (i.e., irons/boards, hair dryers, etc.) to the Executive Housekeeper.
· Practice safe work habits to ensure safety to guests, fellow employees and self.
· Handle items for “Lost and Found” according to the hotel standards.
· At the end of the shift, turn in all keys and assignment sheets to the Housekeeping Office
· Attend meetings/training as required by management.
· Perform other duties as requested by management.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $8.50 - $9.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
Shift:
- Day shift
- Morning shift
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Laredo, TX 78046: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Experience:
- Cleaning (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $9 - $9