Housekeeper- Encantada

Guest Services; Fairfax (VA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Guest Services in Fairfax, VA seeks a Housekeeper to maintain cleanliness and sanitation of units in a hospitality setting. You will clean assigned areas, change linens, dust furniture, manage trash, and ensure bathrooms are spotless while following green initiatives.

The role requires strong sanitation habits and excellent customer service, with the ability to communicate issues to management and assist coworkers in a fast-paced environment. Partial HS education accepted.

Qualifications

• Must maintain strong sanitation habits and follow safety precautions.
• Excellent customer service abilities and a helpful attitude.
• Ability to recognize and communicate issues to management.
• Willingness to assist coworkers and adapt to a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Clean assigned areas as directed by management and green initiatives.
• Change linens and make beds.
• Dust and clean furniture, windows, mirrors, baseboards, and surfaces.
• Pull and replace trash bags; empty receptacles.
• Clear trash from tables and floors.
• Clean and vacuum under beds and behind nightstands.
• Check and restock room items (soaps, shampoos, hangers, etc.).
• Spot-clean bathtubs, sinks, vanities, and toilets; keep bathrooms clean.
• Sweep and mop bathroom floors; clean lights and lampshades.
• Perform laundry duties as assigned.
• Report quality issues or repairs to supervisor.
• Maintain safety and report hazards to management.

Skills

Sanitation

Customer service

Safety awareness

Team assistance

Communication

Education

Partial HS education

HS Diploma/G.E.D. equivalent preferred

Job description

Compensation Amount:15.00 USD Hourly

Job Summary: The Housekeeper performs skilled and routine maintenance and tasks necessary to maintain the cleanliness and sanitation of the unit.

Job Description:

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Clean assigned areas as directed by management and in compliance with the Company's "green" initiatives.
• Change linens and make beds.
• Dust and clean all furniture, picture frames, mirrors, windows, baseboards, carpet edges, inside and outside door panels, door ledges, and thresholds.
• Pull trash from trash receptacles.
• Replace trash bags as needed.
• Clear trash from tables and floors/grounds.
• Clean and vacuum under beds, desk, gaming tables, and behind night stands.
• Check and replace all missing items in rooms, including soaps, shampoos, conditioners, hangers, clocks, ice bucket liners, hair dryers, brochures, and stationery, etc.
• Clean and ensure bathtubs, tub ledges, sinks, vanity shelves, toilets, bathroom scales, tissue box covers, and soap dishes are spot, mold, mildew, and dust free.
• Sweep and mop all bathroom floors.
• Dust all lights and sconces, make-up mirrors, and lampshades.
• Perform laundry duties as assigned.
• Notify Supervisor of all quality control issues or needed repairs pertaining to the housekeeping of the facility.
• Maintain awareness of safety issues, and report them immediately to your manager.

SKILL AND KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS

• Partial High School education.
• High School Diploma/G.E.D. equivalent preferred.
• Strong sanitation habits and an ability to learn and follow important safety precautions.
• Strong customer service abilities.
• Actively looks for ways to assist customers and coworkers.
• Ability to recognize when a problem has occurred and communicate it to management.

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL REQUIREMENTS

• Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks, particularly frequent movements from place to place within the unit.
• Bend, lift, carry, reach/extend arms and hands above shoulder height frequently, or otherwise move in a constantly changing environment.
• Lifting, carrying, and pushing up to 35 lbs. regularly, 45 lbs. frequently, and up to 50 lbs. occasionally.
• Ability to stand for the entire work day and to climb steps regularly.
• Withstanding temperature extremes in indoor and outdoor environments.
• Works in wet and slippery conditions.
• Frequently works in a hot and damp environment.
• Frequently immerses hands in water.
• Reading and writing work-related documents in English.
• Speech recognition and clarity, including the ability to understand the speech of customers and co-workers and the ability to speak clearly so that you can be understood by customers and co-workers in English.
• Constantly communicates and receives verbal communication with other employees in a fast-paced environment.
• Physical presence at the job site is essential to perform job duties.

EQUIPMENT USED

• Rolling cart.
• Industrial Washer and Dryer.
• Cleaning Supplies (including detergents, chemicals, vacuums, mops, brooms, scourers, hand towels, etc.).

Founded in 1917, Guest Services has worked tirelessly to earn the reputation as the premier hospitality management company and National Park Service concessionaire in the United States.

Guest Services takes great care and pride in providing best-in-class services across a wide variety of client sites including luxury communities, hotels, resorts, government and business dining facilities, full-service restaurants, state and national parks, outdoor recreation, boathouses, marinas, museums, conference centers, senior living communities, health care systems, school and university dining facilities, and specialty retail stores.

Guest Services, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and promotion without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.

OUR COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY, EQUITY, & INCLUSION: We embrace Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) and the richness it brings to our company. Our commitment is to provide an inclusive workplace where individuals can bring their whole selves to work, enabling them to provide the best level of service to our diverse customer base.