What are the responsibilities and job description for the Room Attendant position at Palmetto, NOLA?
JOB SUMMARY
Maintain cleanliness standards of the Brand/Hotel in all guest rooms and public areas.
JOB DUTIES
- Arrive at scheduled start time in appropriate uniform and ready for work.
- Enter and prepare each assigned guest room for cleaning.
- Clean each assigned guest room according to brand/hotel cleanliness standards. This includes, dusting, vacuuming, cleaning bathroom, etc.
- Replenish all assigned guest rooms with standard room amenities. This includes, soap, shampoo, conditioner, coffee, terry, tissue, etc.
- Make all beds in assigned guest rooms and replace linens as needed/requested by guests.
- Communicate to Supervisor/Manager when recovering all lost and found items.
- Effectively work with team members to efficiently accomplish all assigned tasks each day.
- Maintain organization and cleanliness of guest rooms, guest laundry areas, corridors, and other public spaces.
- Follow all instructions when filling spray bottles with cleaning chemicals; never mix chemicals.
- Properly handle all equipment and cleaning chemicals (i.e., washer, dryer, detergents etc.).
- Watch for safety hazards and report them immediately to your Supervisor/Manager.
- Maintain control of keys issued to and return them at the end of each shift.
- Attend all mandatory Department and Hotel meetings.
- Complete all required training within timeframe allotted.
- Act in accordance with fire, health and safety regulations and follow the correct procedures as required.
- Perform other duties as directed, developed, or assigned.
- Support environmental commitments by acquiring the knowledge, skills, and values to be a leader in the global goal of “greening” the hospitality industry
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
- Minimum 18 years of age
- US work authorization required
- Min 6 months previous housekeeping experience in hotel/resort or similar
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Able to work with little or no supervision
- Must meet grooming standards
- Strong attention to detail as it pertains to cleanliness standards
- Able to demonstrate high energy, and strong enthusiasm for customer service
- Able to effectively communicate in English, both written & verbal
- Able to work on your feet for extended periods of time
- Able to lift, carry, push, and pull up to 50 pounds
- Willingness to work varied shifts, including weekends and holidays
**Full-time position requires full availability a minimum of five (5) days per week, including Sundays & some holidays. Shifts begin at 8:30AM and end when all work is completed, usually between 5:30PM-7PM, but could be later on busier days.**
All positions require service minded team players with personable, enthusiastic and outgoing personalities. We offer many benefits for full time employees such as medical, dental, life insurance, 401K, paid time off, discounted hotel stays and more. Pre-employment background screening is required as a condition of employment. EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled