What are the responsibilities and job description for the Room Attendant position at HRI Lodging?
JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Title: Room Attendant
Department: Housekeeping
Supervision Exercised: None
Supervision Received: Housekeeping Supervisor, Housekeeping Manager, General Manager
JOB SUMMARY
Maintain cleanliness standards of the hotel in all guest rooms, back of house and public areas.
JOB DUTIES
- Clean up to Hotel standards in all areas of the Hotel.
- Communicate to Supervisor, Housekeeping Manager or General Manager when recovering any and all lost and found items.
- Effectively work with team members to accomplish assigned tasks each day.
- Greet each guest that you encounter in the hallways, lobby or public areas with “Good Morning” or “Good Afternoon” or “Good Evening”.
- Follow procedures for entering and leaving guest rooms.
- Turn in keys and communication devices to the Housekeeping Department when shift ends.
- Follow all instructions when filling spray bottles with cleaning chemicals; never mix chemicals.
- Work in a safe manner to prevent injury to yourself, other staff members or our valued guests.
- Maintain organization and cleanliness of storage closets, guest laundry areas and corridors.
- Watch for safety hazards and report them immediately to your Department Supervisor.
- Perform other duties as directed, developed or assigned.
- Observe all safety policies and procedures during the execution of assigned duties
- Arrive at scheduled start time in appropriate uniform and ready for work.
- Maintain control of keys issued to perform assigned duties.
- Work efficiently and as part of the team.
- Properly handle all equipment and cleaning chemicals (i.e. washer, dryer, detergents etc.).
- Maintain control of keys issued to perform assigned duties.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
- High school graduate or equivalent
- 2 years similar experience in a similar environment.
- Organizational and time management skills.
- Must be able to give and receive information clearly.
- Detail oriented as it pertains to accuracy and efficiency.
- Ability to work as part of a team.
- Ability to move, traverse, position self to reach corners on floors and high places; observe conditions, detect odors, position and navigate carts weighing up to 100# in tight spaces; operate equipment including spray bottles, vacuums, mops, brooms, dust pans, scrub pads and dusters. Lift, carry and position loads of at least 25#. These abilities are required for an entire shift.