Housekeeper

Community Foundations of the Hudson Valley; Town of Saugerties (NY); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Foundations of the Hudson Valley is seeking a Housekeeper/Room Attendant for full-time temporary work in Saugerties, NY. The role requires cleaning guest rooms to high standards, restocking supplies, and coordinating with the Housekeeping Supervisor.

The position offers 5-day schedules including weekends, with a pay rate of $20/hr. Prior hotel housekeeping experience and reliable punctuality are valued assets for success in this role.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Previous hotel housekeeping experience preferred.
• Punctual with assigned shifts and flexible hours.

Responsibilities

• Clean rooms to high standards: dusting, mopping, beds, bathrooms.
• Restock and maintain housekeeping cart and supplies.
• Report to Housekeeping Supervisor and communicate status of rooms.

Skills

Punctual

Cleaning equipment use

Safety procedures

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Vacuum cleaner

Job description

TITLE: Housekeeper/ Room Attendant SCHEDULE: Full Time 5 days a week including weekends PAYRATE: $20/hr. POSITION TYPE: Temporary 2 month with potential to last longer LOCATION: Saugerties, NY

ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

• Thoroughly cleans all assigned rooms according to guidelines and highest standards of cleanliness; including dusting, mopping, cleaning windows, making beds, removing trash, and scouring bathrooms and kitchens.
• Straightens kitchen, bathroom, bedroom and furniture items.
• Dusts, polishes and removes marks from walls, counters, and furnishings.
• Sweeps, mops and cares for floors.
• Replaces guest amenities and supplies, and maintains the inventory of every item replaced in guest-rooms.
• Communicates the status of cleaned rooms to Housekeeping Supervisor.
• Reports all lost and found items to Housekeeping Supervisor immediately, listing the room number or area where the item was found.
• Reports any damaged or missing items to Maintenance and the Housekeeping Supervisor.
• Reports exceptional and/or unusual circumstances, such as no luggage in a check out room, damage in the rooms, etc. to the Housekeeping Supervisor.
• Uses designated cleaning products properly and safely.
• Follows proper handling procedures for dirty rags/linens.
• Restocks and maintains housekeeping cart.
• Follows proper key code control procedures.
• Helps to create a positive and upbeat workplace by being friendly, helpful and accommodating to guests, clients and co-workers.
• Assists guests with questions and requests.
• Represents us in a professional and courteous manner; pay attention to the details in your personal appearance and grooming.
• Learns how to carry out property emergency procedures.
• Ability to work flexible hours including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Performs any other duties as requested by management.

DESIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Able to arrive for assigned shifts on time.
• Must have an understanding of how to properly use assigned cleaning equipment and products.
• Knowledge of proper cleaning product handling and safety procedures.
• Able to solve practical problems and knows how to navigate ambiguous situations where standards have not been established.
• Able to operate cleaning equipment such as a vacuum cleaner.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS AND PREFERENCES

• Preferred: High school diploma or GED certificate.
• Preferred: Prior experience working as a hotel housekeeper.

THE RIGHT PERSON WILL...

• Posses thoroughness and an attention to detail.
• Have excellent and attentive customer service.
• Feel comfortable working outdoors, in all seasons and all weather conditions.