Housekeeper - The Ridge Environmental Ed. Center

Guest Services; Haines City (FL); On-site; USD 19,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Guest Services in Florida seeks a Housekeeper to perform skilled and routine maintenance to keep units clean and sanitary. You will clean assigned areas, change linens, wash dishes, dust furniture, pull trash, and ensure bathrooms and floors are spotless.

The job requires strong sanitation habits, customer service skills, and the ability to follow safety procedures. Founded in 1917, Guest Services is an Equal Opportunity employer committed to providing a clean, safe, and welcoming guest

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Clean assigned areas as directed by management and in compliance with the Company's green initiatives.
• Change linens and make beds.
• Clean, organize, and wash dishes, and all appliances, in kitchen area.
• 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, 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 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.
• Set up and break down of pet crates, and cleaning of pet hair and dander.

Skills

Strong sanitation habits

Strong customer service abilities

Problem reporting to management

English reading/writing

Education

Partial High School education; High School Diploma/G.E.D. equivalent

Job description

Compensation Amount: 16.50 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

• Clean assigned areas as directed by management and in compliance with the Company's "green" initiatives.
• Change linens and make beds.
• Clean, organize, and wash dishes, and all appliances, in kitchen area.
• 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, 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 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.
• Set up and break down of pet crates, and cleaning of pet hair and dander.

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.