HOUSEKEEPING ATTENDANT

Navy Exchange; Dahlgren (VA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team at the Navy Exchange Service Command as a Housekeeper. You will be responsible for maintaining cleanliness and order in guest rooms and public areas. Enjoy benefits starting on DAY ONE, including federal healthcare and tuition reimbursement. No prior experience is required, making this a great opportunity for those looking to start a rewarding career.

Benefits

Federal Healthcare benefits

Dental, Vision, 401(k) & Pension Plan

Accrual of paid time off at DAY ONE

Tuition reimbursement program

Tax Free shopping

Qualifications

• No experience required, but high school graduate or equivalent preferred.
• Physical requirements involve moderate effort moving furniture and using cleaning equipment.

Responsibilities

• Cleans guest rooms and other assigned areas, operates cleaning equipment.
• Ensures privacy and security of guests is maintained.
• Reports any lost and found items to the housekeeping supervisor.

Skills

Guest Relations

Cleaning

Education

High School graduate or equivalent

Tools

Cleaning Equipment

Job description

Why the Navy Exchange Service Command?

While some may serve overseas for our country, we hold down the fort – we serve the men and women who wear the flag – America’s strength, America’s heart. We are here to guide them, and deliver our service members and their families the tools they need to do what they love to do.

• You can expect an unforgettable, dynamic, and competitive work environment.

The Benefits begin DAY ONE:

We know you work hard, and cultivate the very best solutions for your family – and that’s why the benefits we offer, you won’t find anywhere else:

• We offer a competitive federal salarybeginning at the Non-Appropriated Fund NF-01 level + depending on experience
• Did we mention, your Benefits begin on DAY ONE?
• Federal Healthcare benefits
• Dental, Vision, 401(k) & Pension Plan
• Accrual of paid time off at DAY ONE
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Continuity Programs for Military Spouses
• Public Student Loan Forgiveness eligible* after qualifying years of service
• Tax Free shopping, worldwide, at any Navy Exchange location

Because here at the Navy Exchange Service Command, there’s no such thing as tomorrow – there’s only today. GET AFTER IT. Seize the opportunity to grow and be community driven, too. Build a mission driven life.Mission: YOU.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9h1WLIY3hT8 – Heroes Welcome

JOB SUMMARY

Regularly performs the full range and scope of housekeeping services at a Navy Gateway Inn and Suites and/or Navy Lodge property including, but not
limited to: cleaning guest rooms, interior public spaces, storage areas, laundry rooms, exterior spaces, etc. These services include, but are not limited
to: vacuuming, mopping, dusting, scrubbing, washing, moving items, polishing, cleaning, removal of debris/trash, transporting clean and dirty linen /
towels, etc. Uses hand and powered cleaning equipment in connection with performing duties.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

-Cleans guest rooms and other assigned areas. Operates cleaning equipment, e.g. vacuum cleaner, carpet cleaner, waxer and polisher. Empties
wastebaskets, dusts, waxes and polishes room furniture. Also washes walls, partitions, air vents, disinfects and deodorizes toilet bowls, lavatories, etc.
Washes and replaces window treatments and cleans ceiling fixtures. Changes light bulbs and room partitions using ladders and scaffolds. Moves
furniture to clean under and behind; uses step stool to clean window and window treatments, cabinet tops, mirrors and picture frames. Cleans bathroom
areas including tub, tile, walls, commode, floors and vanity. Cleans kitchen area including stoves, ovens, microwave, refrigerator, cabinets and floor.
Washes and disinfects dishes, utensils and cookware.

- Cleans iron and ironing board and replaces cover, as necessary. Cleans and ensures proper functionality of luggage racks and ensures proper
number of male/female hangers are available in closets. Ensures TVs are clean and programmed to proper channel and volume; alarm clocks are
properly programmed with back up battery, and in-room phones are clean, properly programmed and in working condition.

- Places proper number of amenities in room to include consumables and non-consumables. Removes and replaces bed linen, inspects mattresses
and pull-out sofas. Moves/re-positions beds upon guest checkout, weekly or at a guest's request.

- Greets and welcomes guests upon sight, always maintaining outstanding guest relations.

- Ensures privacy and security of guests is maintained at all times.

- Cleans, vacuums and mops corridors, stairways, guest laundry, patios and balconies. Shampoos rugs/carpets and polishes rails of stairways on a
regular basis. Completes scheduled carpet cleaning using heavy (industrial type) carpet cleaners and equipment.

- Performs deep cleaning as required by program standards (e.g. on a scheduled basis and upon check-out of guests in "pet friendly" rooms and in
rooms that had an ADA service animal), which includes but is not limited to: defrosting the refrigerator, cleaning windows (inside and out), carpet
cleaning (shampoo and/or spot treatment), cleaning walls and other such tasks.

- Maintains cleanliness and order of storage rooms.

- Continually communicates the status of cleaned rooms and other spaces to supervisor through completion of daily assignments or property
management system in the housekeeping department.

- Accomplishes minor repairs and maintenance of equipment used and reports to supervisor when major repair or replacement is required.

- Cleans and inspects exterior spaces such as parking lots and outside passage ways.

- May be required to load and unload trucks/vans. Assists with the receipt of supplies from vendors, the assembly, separation, storage and delivery of
merchandise by opening boxes and crates. May also be required to move heavy by use of hand truck. Uses common hand tools such as hammers,
pliers, box cutters, crowbar and shears for cutting bands.

- Responsible for the pass key and other keys as assigned. Returns all keys at the end of each shift.

- Must report immediately to the supervisor such things as no luggage in a stay-over guest room, no service needed, room status vacancies, extra
guests, unauthorized pets, and any other unusual circumstances.

- Reports any "lost and found" items to the housekeeping supervisor immediately, listing the room number or area where item(s) was found.

- May be responsible for the set-up and breakdown/clean-up of the complimentary "self-service" breakfast bar. Assists with preparing, heating,
displaying and replenishing breakfast items available to guests during breakfast hours. Ensures surrounding area is returned to its original state and free
of all left-over food by the end of designated breakfast hour. Required to obtain proper food handling certifications as applicable.

- Completes all required safety & security training.- Maintains a clean and safe environment. Applies knowledge of blood-borne pathogens safety measures to determine potential safety concerns related to contaminated linens and personal care items. Follows all NEXCOM Hospitality Group (NHG) protocols during daily service activity.

- Performs laundry operations at the facility.

- May be required to possess a valid state driver's license to travel to other lodging facilities as required within the normal scope of duties.

- May be required to obtain NHG housekeeping certification within 6 months of employment as well as other certification requirements.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

No experience required High School graduate or equivalent preferred.

Physical requirements moderate physical effort moving furniture and the use of hand or lightweight powered cleaning equipment.