Home2 Suites Cultural District -Housekeeper

Lexima; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Home2 Suites is seeking a motivated Housekeeper to maintain clean suites and public areas. Responsibilities include room preparation, cart setup, and safe operation of cleaning equipment. You will report issues to the Executive Housekeeper and support guest requests with a professional demeanor.

The role requires flexibility for evenings and weekends, strong time management, and clear English communication. Candidates must follow brand standards and safety procedures at all times.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Knowledge of hotel, housekeeping and hotel laundry operations.
• Flexibility to work various shifts, including evenings and weekends.
• Long hours sometimes required.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Friendly, cooperative manner and patience with customers and staff.
• Must communicate clearly and professionally in English.
• Must understand and follow directions and work objectives.
• Must understand hazards and procedures when working with cleaning agents.
• Must maintain security of guest belongings and show integrity.

Responsibilities

• Receives a list of rooms at the start of shift and cleans designated suites and public areas.
• Pre-cleaning duties: guest supplies, linens, and supplies for cart setup.
• Use of cleaning equipment and PPE; follow safety procedures.
• Prepare housekeeping cart for the next day’s use.
• Remove trash and dirty linen from guest suites.
• Keep hallways and public areas clean, neat, and vacuumed.
• Report missing items to the Executive Housekeeper.
• Communicate with hotel staff to accommodate guest requests.
• Participate in all-employee meetings and other management-required functions.

Skills

Time management

Communication in English

Flexibility

Guest service

Teamwork

Initiative

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Vacuum

Ironing equipment

Industrial washer

Dryer

Floor buffer

Wet vac

Two-way radios

Job description

The Home2 Suites has immediate openings for Housekeepers! We arelooking for positive, caring and smiling individuals to join our HousekeepingTeam!

The Housekeeper is responsible for all cleaning functions to service designated suites and public areas as directed by the Executive Housekeeper or the Housekeeping Supervisor.

Responsibilities

• Receives a list of rooms at the start of shift to identify rooms and public spaces to be cleaned during shift.
• Complete all pre-cleaning duties, including but not limited to, guest supplies, cleaning supplies and linen for housekeeping cart set-up.
• Must be capable of utilizing both hands in order to perform such tasks as changing bed linens, scrubbing pots, etc.
• Must be capable of reaching overhead to dust, clean the tops of equipment/appliances and to place items in cupboards.
• Must be capable of moving light furniture, (i.e. chairs, tables, etc.) in order to clean under these items.
• Must practice safe use of all cleaning agents.
• Must be able to follow all safety practices such as wearing personal protective equipment, reading chemical warning labels, and other safe work practices.
• Prepare housekeeping cart for the next day’s use.
• Remove all trash and dirty linen from guest suites.
• Keep all hallways, public areas and closets clean, neat and vacuumed.
• Report all missing items from rooms (i.e. irons/boards, hair dryers, etc.) to Executive Housekeeper.
• Must be able to use two-way radios, telephones, general office equipment, industrial washer, dryer, irons, vacuum, floor buffer, wet vac and other housekeeping equipment.
• Ensure proper care of housekeeping equipment and facilities and report all maintenance as needed.
• Maintain high standards of personal appearance and grooming, which include compliance with dress code and uniform requirements.
• Maintaina professional and friendly demeanor at all times.
• Must be attentive, courteous and efficient in the dealings with guests, managers and all other employees.
• Comply with brand standards and regulations to encourage safe and efficient hotel operations.
• Establish and maintain good communications and teamwork with fellow employees and other departments within the hotel.
• Exhibit helpful and willing attitude to serve guest requests.
• Communicate with other hotel staff to accommodate special guest requests.
• Participate in all-employee meetings, events and other functions required by management.
• Be familiar with all policies, hotel rules and hotel terminology.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Knowledge of hotel, housekeeping and hotel laundry operations required.
• Flexibility to work various shifts, including evenings and weekends.
• Long hours sometimes required.
• Exhibits initiative, responsibility and flexibility.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Friendly, cooperative manner and patience in dealing with customers and staff.
• Must be able to communicate clearly and professionally in English with coworkers, employees, owners, and management, both written and verbally.
• Must be able to understand and follow directions, guidelines and work objectives as set forth by the supervisor.
• Must be able to understand the potential hazards and subsequent procedures involved in working around commercial cleaning agents and light machinery.
• Must use common sense and integrity in ensuring the security of guest belongings while working in occupied suites.
• Must be effective at listening to, understanding, and clarifying the concerns and issues raised by guests and co-workers.

PhysicalRequirements

• Heavy work – Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.
• Ability to stand during entire shift.
• Ability to reach overhead, utilize both hands, to bend over and to stoop and kneel.
• Ability to operate light equipment such as vacuum cleaners and dishwashers.
• Must be capable of climbing and descending stairs during their shift.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the requirements of this position if such accommodations do not create an undue hardship for the company.