DTVB Houseman

HARMONY HOSPITALITY INC; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 16,531 - 20,664; Full time

Job summary

HARMONY HOSPITALITY INC is seeking a AM/PM Houseman to perform general cleaning inside and outside the building, manage linen and garbage from guestroom corridors, and patrol grounds and parking areas. The role includes window washing and stocking closets and carts, with cross-training to support other housekeeping duties.

The position requires a good attitude, ability to speak English, and a reliable work ethic. AM/PM shifts may be cross-staffed to meet short-term staffing needs.

Qualifications

• No prior experience required.
• Ability to speak English preferred.
• Strong work ethic and positive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Position all dumpsters for collection and return to on-site receiving after pickup.
• Patrol exterior grounds and remove litter and debris daily.
• Stock linen closets and carts with fresh supplies for housekeeping teams.
• Cross-train to support Room Attendant and Public Area roles during staffing shortages.

Skills

Good attitude

English language ability

Strong work ethic

Job description

The AM/PM Houseman is responsible for:The AM Houseman is responsible to provide general cleaning inside and outside of the building, place dumpsters for collection, pulling linen and garbage from the guestrooom corridors, patrols grounds and garage parking areas, wash windows, stocks Room Attendant closets and carts and performs special cleaning projects as assigned.The PM Houseman provides general cleaning inside and outside of the building, picks up any remaining linen and garbage from guestroom corridors, patrols grounds and garage parking areas, wash windows, stocks Room Attendant closets and carts and performs special cleaning projects as assigned. Housemen may be called upon to work as need arises to meet short term, temporary staffing shortages.Additionally, both AM and PM Housemen will be cross-trained to work either shift.JOB RESPONSIBILITIESThe AM/PM Houseman’s primary responsibilities will include:AM Houseman is responsible for the following AM specific duties:Position all dumpsters on the street for collection at the scheduled pick-up time, returning same to their proper on site receiving stationPatrols hotel's exterior grounds removing all litter and debris first thing each morning, prior to 7:00 AM daily.Hoses and/or sweeps front entry driveway, stairs, sidewalk and main door threshold where applicable before 7:00 AMMakes sure that all ground floor street front windows and doors are cleanedSupports the Room Attendant teams by removing bagged garbage from the guest corridors, taking same to the dumpster(s)Supports the Laundry Attendants by removing dirty linen from the guest corridors, taking same to the Laundry DepartmentPM Houseman is responsible for the following PM specific duties:Pick up any remaining dirty linen and garbage from the guest corridorsWash all beachfront windowsStock all Room Attendant closets with fresh linens, terry, amenities, guest and cleaning suppliesStock all Room Attendant carts with fresh linens, terry, amenities, guest and cleaning suppliesStock all Team Captain's carts with supplies and house waresPatrols hotel's exterior grounds removing all litter and debris just before end of shift.Empty all public area garbage cans thrice daily at a minimumHouseman may be assigned to work in the capacity of a Room Attendant, Assistant Room Attendant and/or Public Area Attendant should a short term staffing shortage occur and will be cross trained accordingly.The Houseman will perform special cleaning projects as assigned.Reports any ‘non-guest’ suspicious activity to the Head Houseman or closest hotel supervisor.Reports any safety issues to the Head Houseman to be handled by the hotels Safety Committee.Reports any missing or damage items or building conditions to the Head Houseman who will initiate a work order.REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITYGood attitude in dealing with staff and hotel guests alike.Ability to speak English preferred.Good work ethic and practice.REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCEExperience – No prior experience necessary.This job description is not an exclusive or exhaustive list of all job functions that an employee in this position may be asked to perform from time to time.