Full Time Housekeeping Staff

Silver Bay YMCA Conference and Family Retreat Center; Silver Bay (NY); On-site; USD 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Silver Bay YMCA Conference and Family Retreat Center is seeking staff for an evening housekeeping role. You will clean accommodations, meeting spaces, program facilities and public areas, ensuring a tidy and welcoming environment for guests.

The position requires attention to detail, a focus on safety with chemical usage, and strong customer service. The shift runs 3pm-11pm, with potential weekend or holiday work as needed.

Qualifications

• High school degree or equivalent (desired but not required).
• Valid driver’s license preferred but not required.
• Ability to interpret oral and written information.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with diverse groups.
• Excellent customer service and the ability to enforce rules professionally.

Responsibilities

• Daily cleans assigned areas including accommodations, meeting spaces, program facilities and public places.
• Cleans guest rooms, bathrooms, vacuums, sweeps, makes beds, empties trash.
• Cleans public areas, vacuums, sweeps, washes windows, empties trash and straightens furniture.
• Cleans cottages between guests, including kitchens, bathrooms, bedrooms, and living areas, stocks linen closets.
• Assists with cleaning of cottages and other routes daily.
• Cleans public restrooms daily; cleans staff restrooms Sunday–Friday.
• Maintains safe chemical usage. May restrict under 16 from bathroom chemicals.
• Maintains clean and clutter-free areas on assigned route and hospitality staff area.
• Reports any damage or maintenance concerns.
• Performs other duties as requested.
• As a 24-hour operation, may be asked to work weekends, evenings, nights and holidays.

Skills

Customer service

Interpret information

Relationship building

Rule enforcement

Education

High school degree or equivalent

Job description

Job Description

Under the supervision of the Director of Hospitality Services, Hospitality Services Staff members maintain a clean and comfortable environment in all accommodations, meeting spaces, program facilities, and public areas.

Supervisory Responsibilities

N/A

Hours

3pm-11pm Shift

Essential Functions

• Per assigned team or route, daily cleans assigned areas including accommodations, meeting spaces, program facilities and public places
• Cleans guest rooms, includes bathrooms; vacuums, sweeps, makes beds, and empties trash
• Cleans public areas, includes vacuums, sweeps, washes windows, empties trash and straightens furniture.
• Cleans cottages between guests, includes kitchens, bathrooms, bedrooms, and living areas, stocks linen closets and other supplies.
• Assists with cleaning of cottages and other routes daily.
• Cleans public restrooms daily; cleans staff restrooms Sunday–Friday.
• Practices safe chemical usage. Note: If under 16 years old, may not use bathroom cleaning chemicals.
• Maintains clean and clutter-free areas on assigned route and hospitality services staff area.
• Reports any damage or maintenance concerns.
• Performs other duties, as requested.
• As a 24-hour operation, all staff may be asked to work weekends, evenings, night shifts and/or holidays to serve our members, guests, and program participants.

Requirements

• High school degree or equivalent desired, but not required.
• A valid driver’s license is preferred, but not required.
• Ability to interpret oral and written informational data is required.
• Must be able to establish and maintain effective working relationships with diverse groups of people representing all social and economic segments of the community.
• Excellent customer service skills and the ability to enforce rules in a professional and positive manner is a must.

Physical Requirements

This position requires the ability to walk, pull, push, sit, bend, or stand for prolonged periods of time. Other physical requirements include the ability to lift up to 25 pounds.