Hampton Inn-Ithaca
Job Description

Hotel Houseman / Houseperson

Be...an Innovator, a Motivator, a Leader, a Team Player - Most of all, Be Baywood!

With our "It's My Pleasure!" philosophy we have become one of the Nation's fastest growing hotel development & management companies.

Join us as a Hotel Houseman / Houseperson / Cleaner at Hampton Inn Ithaca

To complete application - Please visit the property Monday - Friday between 10AM-4PM

Successful Candidate will be able to :

  • AM / PM Shifts may be available, able to work some weekends.
  • Previous hotel houseman/commercial cleaning experience preferred; however, ability gained through 1+ years related employment (customer service) or on-the-job training may substitute for actual houseperson/commercial experience.
  • Must possess excellent public relations skills and warm and friendly attitude

Summary

Performs routine duties in the cleaning and servicing of any area which may be assigned; supplies area with items which are required for the convenience and comfort of the guest.

Job Duties

  • Cleans drink and vending machines and all surrounding areas.
  • Empties all trash receptacles and ashtrays in corridors and public areas.
  • Cleans all outside area walkways; sweeps stairways and landings; cleans railings and washes all EXIT doors.
  • Cleans public restrooms.
  • Washes windows as per schedule. (Using Housekeeper’s Report Form, sets schedule for window cleaning using dates as record.)
  • Cleans elevators, tracks, chrome, and stainless steel at each landing.
  • Spot-cleans walls and doors; removes cobwebs; cleans fire extinguisher areas.
  • Wipes baseboards, railings, telephones, walls, vending areas, exit doors.
  • Collects soiled linen from Room Attendant carts and delivers to area assigned.
  • Vacuums all inside corridors and shampoos carpets.
  • Assists in keeping all storage areas and linen rooms clean. Assists Housekeeper in checking supplies, opening cartons, and placing supplies neatly on shelves.
  • Assists in making beds and cleaning rooms (flips mattresses periodically when necessary), as instructed by Housekeeper.
  • Delivers room service and picks up room service trays when needed, where applicable.
  • Delivers cribs and rollaway beds to guest rooms.
  • Patrols pool area – cleans tables, empties garbage, removes used towels and replaces as necessary, cleans workout facilities.
  • Reports to Housekeeper any necessary information.
  • Removes dirty linen.
  • Inspects exterior of building including parking lot for trash, empties receptacles, removes cigarette butts.
  • Inspects marketing collateral, replacing expired or damaged items.
  • Cleans & disinfects lobby bathrooms including: basin, toilet, tile, flooring, and walls using approved cleaning chemicals.
  • Cleans mirrors, windows, vent cover, glass doors.
  • Reports items that require repair or additional cleaning to the appropriate person/department.
  • Restocks housekeeping cart.
  • Vacuums hallways.
  • Turns in all lost and found articles immediately as per proper procedure.
  • Operates a light vacuum cleaner
  • Collects soiled linen from Room Attendant carts and delivers to area assigned.
  • Collects trash from Room Attendant carts, discarding them in main trash receptacle.
  • Assists in making beds and cleaning rooms (flips mattresses periodically when necessary), as instructed by Housekeeper.
  • Assists with deep cleaning efforts including moving furniture, shampoo carpets.
  • Assists in keeping all storage areas and linen rooms clean. Checks supplies, opening cartons, and placing supplies neatly on shelves.
  • Assists engineer with handling items/equipment which require team lifting.
  • Additional duties may be added at any time at the discretion of management.

Skills/Qualifications

Educational/Vocational Preparation:

  • Some high school education (grade 9) preferred

Additional Skills:

  • Ability to read and understand and communicate chemical labels, and Safety Data Sheets, Instructions.
  • Ability to gain knowledge of applicable franchise standards and procedures.
  • Ability to complete applicable housekeeping forms and to communicate any problems and/or unusual conditions to management
  • Ability to read and comprehend manuals
  • Ability to positively communicate with guests and co-workers.
  • Ability to work within scheduling guidelines.
  • Ability to work with minimal or no supervision
  • Ability to follow schedule and ability to perform physical labor.
  • Ability to read and understand chemical labels, and Safety Data Sheets, Instructions.
  • Requires ability to perform light to moderately heavy housekeeping duties using the approved chemicals and equipment

Physical Demands:

  • Walking and Standing: 100%
  • Must be able to carry 50 lbs. up to 25 feet.
  • Lifting, Push/Pull: 90%
  • Ability to lift up to 30 lbs. regularly.
  • Must be able to lift 50 lbs. to the waist, chest, and above the head.
  • Ability to push housekeeping or laundry cart regularly.
  • Sitting: none
  • Bending, Stooping, Reaching: 90% (throughout the entire shift).
  • Must be able to bend at the knees with up to 50 lbs., standing to an upright position.
  • Driving: none
  • Traveling: none

Environmental Conditions:

  • Inside: Protection from weather conditions, but not necessarily from temperature changes.
  • Outside: Some exposure to weather conditions (cleans parking lot), may assist maintenance during inclement weather.

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Baywood Hotels is an Equal Opportunity employer and a drug-free workplace. EOE/M/F/Vets/Disabled

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $17.50 per hour

Benefits:

  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance

Shift:

  • 8 hour shift

Education:

  • High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

  • Commercial cleaning: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person
Apply Here: https://www.indeed.com/cmp/Hampton-Inn-By-Hilton-Ithaca/jobs?jk=f4a107be3f6036d6&start=0

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