Housekeeper Full Time / $17.25 per hour

Ethan Allen Global, Inc.; Danbury (CT); On-site; Confidential; Full time

Job summary

Ethan Allen Global, Inc. in Danbury, CT is seeking a hotel housekeeper responsible for inspecting and cleaning guest rooms and public areas to meet standards.

You will clean bathrooms, make beds, restock supplies, dust, vacuum, and assist with other departments as needed; weekend availability and ability to lift 25 lbs are required; proficiency with Excel/Word for records and scheduling is helpful.

Qualifications

• Must be able to work weekends. Saturday & Sunday. Flexible schedule.
• Willingness to work overtime.
• Willingness to help other departments when needed.
• Responsible for making beds using hospital corners with the end product wrinkle free.
• Cleans bathrooms with proper cleaners, leaving chrome and tile spotless.
• Dusts rooms including wall hangings, all furniture, glass, molding, lamps, etc.
• Ensures all guest supplies are restocked in guest rooms.
• Vacuums rooms and hallways.

Responsibilities

• Inspect all areas of the hotel to ensure cleaning according to standards.
• Maintain cleanliness in guest rooms and public spaces as assigned.
• Assist other departments as needed to meet overall hotel standards.

Skills

Weekend availability

Overtime willingness

Room cleaning attention to standards

English comprehension

Tools

Excel

Word

Cleaning equipment operation

Chemicals handling

Job description

Position Summary

To inspect all areas of the hotel including guest rooms and common areas to ensure that they are being cleaned according to standards.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Must be able to work weekends. Saturday & Sunday. Flexible schedule.
• Willingness to work overtime.
• Willingness to help other departments when needed.
• Responsible for making beds using hospital corners with the end product wrinkle free.
• Cleans bathrooms with proper cleaners, leaving chrome and tile spotless.
• Dusts rooms including wall hangings, all furniture, glass, molding, lamps, etc.
• Ensures all guest supplies are restocked in guest rooms.
• Vacuums rooms and hallways.

Hotel Specific Essential Functions

• Ability to stand for 8 hours length of time.
• Ability to lift, grasp or cany 25 lbs.
• Ability to bend with a full range of motion.
• Walking 8 hours.
• Repeated bending 4 hours.
• Ability to walk on uneven or slippery conditions.
• Ability to understand English if receiving instructions in English.
• Willingness to work weekends, holidays, and/or flexible hours.
• Willingness to comply with hotels policy and procedures regarding attendance and attire.
• Ability to use all equipment as stated below under "Technology & Equipment".

Technology and Equipment

• Ability to operate a computer, specifically Excel and Word.
• Ability to operate cleaning equipment such as, but not limited to, a vacuum.
• Ability to properly and safely use chemicals.

Compensation

The hourly rate for this position is $17.25 per hour.

Benefits

Benefits are an important part of the total compensation that is offered, providing peace of mind and financial well-being. Ethan Allen is committed to offering a variety of benefits that allow associates to choose whether or not to participate based on personal and family needs. Some of the benefits offered are 401(k) plan (with Employer contributions), two Medical Plans with Prescription Drug Coverage, Health Savings Account (including Employer contributions), Dental Plan, Vision Plan, Basic Group Term Life & Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Supplemental Group Term Life & AD&D Insurance, Dependent Group Term Life Insurance, Short and Long-Term Disability (Full-Time associates only), Business Travel Accident Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts - Health Care & Dependent Care, Commuter Saving Plans - Public Transit & Parking, Voluntary Whole Life Insurance, Voluntary Critical Care Insurance, Voluntary Accident Insurance and Employee Assistance Program. Benefit availability varies based on employee classification.