Housekeeper

Shamin Hotels; Williamsburg (VA); On-site; USD 16,531 - 22,041; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan with company match

Employee discounts at branded hotels

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

Shamin Hotels is seeking a dependable Housekeeper to maintain cleanliness of guest rooms, hallways, and related areas in our Williamsburg property. Duties include making beds, replenishing supplies, and cleaning rooms to high standards.

The role requires basic reading, writing, and math skills, and hotel housekeeping experience is preferred. Excellent customer service and a detail-oriented approach are essential for success in this position.

Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED certification, or equivalent experience preferred.
• Hotel housekeeping experience preferred.
• Must have basic reading, writing, and math skills.
• Experience with hotel brand systems preferred.
• Customer service skills required.
• Prioritization and time-management skills required.
• Ability to work quickly without compromising quality.
• Strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Make beds.
• Replenishes supplies, such as drinking glasses and writing supplies.
• Cleans rooms, hallways, lobbies, lounges, restrooms, corridors, elevators, stairways, locker rooms and other work areas.
• Cleans rugs, carpets, upholstered furniture, and draperies using vacuum cleaners.
• Dusts furniture and equipment.
• Polishes metalwork such as fixtures and fittings.
• Washes walls, ceilings, and woodwork.
• Washes windows, door panels, and sills.
• Empties wastebaskets and ashtrays; transports trash to disposal area.
• Replenishes bathroom supplies.
• Replaces light bulbs.
• Adheres to MSDS regulations when using chemicals.
• Reports to and works scheduled shifts on time and in uniform per company policy.
• Knows and complies with all company policies and procedures.
• Takes initiative to greet guests in a friendly manner.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Skills

Customer service

Reading

Writing

Math

Time management

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma/GED

Job description

Position Overview

The Housekeeper is responsible for cleaning and maintaining guest rooms, hallways, furnishings, flooring, and work areas. Cleaning rooms includes duties such as refilling supplies, sanitizing equipment, or making beds. The role almost always includes vacuuming, sweeping, mopping, dusting, and other general cleaning tasks.

Essential Job Functions

• Make beds.
• Replenishes supplies, such as drinking glasses and writing supplies.
• Cleans rooms, hallways, lobbies, lounges, restrooms, corridors, elevators, stairways, locker rooms and other work areas.
• Cleans rugs, carpets, upholstered furniture, and draperies, using vacuum cleaners.
• Dusts furniture and equipment.
• Polishes metalwork, such as fixtures and fittings.
• Washes walls, ceilings, and woodwork.
• Washes windows, door panels, and sills.
• Empties wastebaskets and empties and cleans ashtrays.
• Transports trash and waste to the disposal area.
• Replenishes bathroom supplies.
• Replaces light bulbs.
• Abides by the regulations set forth by the material safety data sheets when using chemicals.
• Reports to and works scheduled shifts on time and in uniform in accordance with company policy.
• Knows and complies with all company policies and procedures pertaining to this position and its duties.
• Takes the initiative to greet guests in a friendly and warm manner.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED certification, or equivalent experience preferred.
• Hotel housekeeping experience preferred.
• Must have basic reading, writing, and math skills.
• Experience with hotel brand systems preferred.
• Customer service skills required.
• Prioritization and time-management skills required.
• Ability to work quickly without compromising quality.
• Strong attention to detail.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Accident insurance
• Short-term disability insurance
• Long-term disability insurance
• Pet insurance
• Gym membership discounts
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Shamin Perk discounts on tickets
• Rental car discounts
• Attraction discounts
• Footwear discounts
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Employee discounts at our branded hotels
• Part-time associates also have access to Accident Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, and Pre-Paid Legal.

Shamin Hotels is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from individuals of all backgrounds. We thank all applicants for their interest, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.