Hotel Housekeeper/Room Attendant

Arbor Lodging; West Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Annual review with increase potential

401k program with company match

Additional benefits may be available

Job summary

Arbor Lodging is a leading hotel investment and management company with a growing portfolio across the United States. The Hotel Housekeeper/Room Attendant cleans and services guest rooms to provide a welcoming, comfortable experience and answers guest inquiries politely and knowledgeably.

Responsibilities include preparing rooms, making beds, cleaning bathrooms and public areas, restocking supplies, and coordinating with team members.

Qualifications

• Secondary school diploma preferred.
• Previous hotel-related experience desired.
• Experience using industrial cleaning equipment and products a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare rooms for cleaning.
• Make beds.
• Dust rooms and furniture.
• Replenish guestroom and bathroom supplies.
• Clean the bathroom.
• Clean the closet.
• Vacuum and rack the carpet.
• Check and secure the rooms.
• Deliver and retrieve items on loan to guests (e.g. iron and ironing boards).
• Ensure public areas, such as hallways, are cleaned and orderly.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs. and walk, sit, or stand for extended periods time.
• Ability to work independently and with a team.
• Manage guest calls, requests, & complaints in the area assigned to them.
• Additional tasks may be assigned at any given time.

Education

Secondary school diploma

Job description

Description

Arbor Lodging is a leading hotel investment and management company with a growing portfolio of hotels throughout the United States, Mexico, and the Caribbean. We have been entrusted by numerous partners and are approved managers for Marriott, Hilton, Hyatt, and IHG. Our service ethos is proactive and holistic, fostering an environment where guests feel truly welcomed and supported at every interaction. Our culture is people-focused, data-driven, and results-oriented.

Summary

The Hotel Housekeeper/Room Attendant is responsible for cleaning and servicing guest rooms in order to provide a pleasant and comfortable experience for guests. They ensure that all rooms are inviting and clean, and they address all guest inquiries politely and knowledgeably.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Prepare rooms for cleaning
• Make beds
• Dust rooms and furniture
• Replenish guestroom and bathroom supplies
• Clean the bathroom
• Clean the closet
• Vacuum and rack the carpet
• Check and secure the rooms
• Deliver and retrieve items on loan to guests (e.g. iron and ironing boards)
• Ensure public areas, such as hallways, are cleaned and orderly
• Ability to lift 50 lbs. and walk, sit, or stand for extended periods time
• Ability to work independently and with a team
• Manage guest calls, requests, & complaints in the area assigned to them
• Additional tasks may be assigned at any given time

Requirements

Qualifications

• A secondary school diploma is preferred
• Previous hotel-related experience desired
• Experience using industrial cleaning equipment and products a plus
• Professional attitude is required

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Annual review with increase potential
• 401k program with company match
• Additional benefits may be available

Arbor’s Guiding Principles:

Arbor Lodging focuses on Five Guiding Principles to foster a culture where growth, development, and progression thrive within the properties:

• Do the Right Thing - Operate and act with integrity in all you do even when it is not convenient.
• Lead with Heart - Be kind, passionate and hospitable.
• Be Accountable - Take ownership and deliver results.
• Aim Higher - Go above and beyond to exceed expectations and pursue thoughtful change.
• Celebrate Differences - Embrace diversity; respect individual opinions and ideas.

Arbor Lodging Management provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.

In addition to federal law requirements, Arbor Lodging Management complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.