Housekeeper - The Ridge Environmental Ed. Center

Guest Services, Inc.; Haines City (FL); On-site; USD 19,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Guest Services, Inc. is seeking a dedicated Housekeeper to perform skilled and routine maintenance to keep units clean and sanitary in a fast-paced hospitality environment. The role requires attention to detail, adherence to safety practices, and reliable teamwork across shifts.

Responsibilities include linens, kitchen cleanup, furniture and surface sanitization, trash control, and laundry duties. The successful candidate will communicate issues to management and uphold Guest Services’ green

Qualifications

• High school education preferred (Partial or Diploma).
• Strong sanitation habits and safety awareness.
• Strong customer service abilities; helps customers and coworkers.
• Ability to recognize issues and communicate them to management.

Responsibilities

• Clean assigned areas as directed by management.
• Change linens and make beds.
• Clean and wash dishes and appliances in kitchen area.
• Dust and clean furniture, windows, baseboards, and fixtures.
• Take out trash and replace bags; clean floors.
• Vacuum under beds, desks, and behind nightstands.
• Check items in rooms and replace missing supplies.
• Ensure bathrooms are spotless and disinfected.
• Sweep and mop all floors.
• Dust lights, mirrors, and lampshades.
• Perform laundry duties as assigned.
• Notify supervisor of quality control issues or repairs.
• Set up and break down pet crates and clean pet hair/dander.

Skills

High school diploma

Sanitation practices

Customer service

Communication

Education

Partial High School education

High School Diploma/G.E.D.

Job description

Job Summary

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

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

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• 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 INCLUDE

• 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.