Albany Housekeeping Staff

People Solutions; New York (NY); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the Albany Hospitality sector is seeking dedicated individuals to join their housekeeping team. This role encompasses supervising cleaning operations, managing staff schedules, and ensuring high cleanliness standards across various properties. Ideal candidates will possess strong communication skills and attention to detail, enabling them to lead and train staff effectively. With multiple positions available, this is a fantastic opportunity to grow within a vibrant and fast-paced environment. If you are passionate about maintaining cleanliness and enhancing guest experiences, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and speak English is essential.
• Skills to direct staff and handle guest complaints.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily cleaning and manage housekeeping staff schedules.
• Inspect cleaned areas and train employees on standards.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Supervisory skills

Problem-solving

Flexibility

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Join the fastest growing team in the Albany Hospitality Industry!

We have many exciting positions available in Albany including:

HOUSEKEEPER SUPERVISOR:

• Supervise the daily cleaning of all lodge rooms, guest houses and club public areas.
• Prepare weekly schedule for all housekeeping staff, as well as manage PTO requests and coverage.
• Personally inspect all lodge rooms, guest houses and public areas following completion of cleaning.
• Able and willing to clean rooms, houses, and public areas, as needed. Organize and inspect all housekeeping storerooms.
• Train all employees on proper cleaning standards and procedures. Identify and report all maintenance concerns.
• Ability to read and speak the English language.
• Skills sufficient to direct staff members, handle guest complaints, and communicate at all levels of the organization.
• Ability to pay attention to detail and identify problems.
• Ability to identify and report routine and preventative maintenance requirements. Ability to motivate, train and supervise staff.
• Ability to work flexible work schedule, and must therefore follow the cleaning standards and rules of each property.

HOUSEKEEPER:

• Housekeepers perform tasks related to maintaining the cleanliness of homes, hospitals, hotels, schools and offices.
• This may involve replenishing supplies, sanitizing equipment and making beds.
• The role almost always includes vacuuming, sweeping, mopping, dusting and other general cleaning tasks, and must therefore follow the cleaning standards and rules of each property.

HOUSEPERSON:

• Perform tasks related to maintaining the cleanliness of homes, hospitals, hotels, schools and offices.
• Replenishing supplies, sanitizing equipment or removing all dirty linens and trash.
• Includes vacuuming, sweeping, mopping, dusting and other general cleaning tasks, and must therefore follow the cleaning standards and rules of each property.

PUBLIC AREA:

• Clean and maintain public areas such as lobbies, hallways, and lounges. Dust and polish furniture and fixtures.
• Vacuum carpets, rugs, and upholstery.
• Clean elevator, windows and mirrors.
• Empty trash cans and dispose of trash.
• Replenish supplies such as soaps, towels, and toilet paper.
• Clean and sanitize restrooms. Report any maintenance issues to the supervisor.
• Respond to guest requests in a timely manner and must therefore follow the cleaning standards and rules of each property.

LAUNDRY:

• Laundry Attendant’s duties include washing, drying and folding clothes and linens.
• Laundry Attendants employed in the hospitality industry, for example, often are responsible for washing towels and sheets and replacing them on closets for housekeeping use.
• On some hotels Laundrys also wash personal items of guests.
• Follow the cleaning standards and rules of each property.

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