Housekeeping Attendant

Colonial Williamsburg Foundation; Williamsburg (VA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Colonial Williamsburg Foundation's Williamsburg Lodge is seeking a friendly, detail-oriented housekeeper to prepare guest rooms and maintain public areas in a historic hotel setting. You will stock rooms, arrange furnishings, and ensure guests receive needed amenities, with emphasis on cleanliness and courtesy.

Must have 6 months to 1 year housekeeping experience, be able to work all shifts, and possess a valid Virginia driver's license.

Qualifications

• Six months to one year housekeeping experience.
• Must be available to work all shifts including days, nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Must possess a valid Commonwealth of Virginia driver’s license and have an acceptable driving record.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• May require a 5-year Motor Vehicle Record prior to employment and driving eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Assist Room Attendants to clean and prepare guest rooms per Williamsburg Lodge standards.
• Stock guest rooms with towels, linens, furnishings and other supplies.
• Keep public areas around carts clean.
• Rearrange furniture as needed.
• Ensure guests receive appropriate amenities and perform other duties as required.

Skills

Housekeeping experience

Guest service

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Tools

Vacuum cleaner

Mop and cleaning supplies

Job description

WILLIAMSBURG LODGE
Williamsburg, VA 23185, USA

Description

About Colonial Williamsburg:

From our Historic Area to Hotels, Colonial Williamsburg’s mission “that the future may learn from the past” is part of everything we do. The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation is a private, not-for-profit educational institution welcoming guests to the world’s largest living history museum which brings the past to life through museum theater, 18th-century trades, historic sites, and more. The Foundation also includes two world-class art museums, featuring the nation’s premier folk art collection, plus the best in British and American fine and decorative arts from 1670–1840. The Colonial Williamsburg Company boasts a rich history as well, having hosted and entertained guests from around the world with an impressive collection of amenities including our hotels, guest homes, food and beverage outlets, championship golf courses, and spa & fitness center.

Upon being hired for this position, you will enter a Probationary status, working up to 40 hours per week.
Upon completion of the probationary period, you could become benefit eligible.

• Assist Room Attendants as needed to clean and prepare guest rooms per the Williamsburg Lodge requirements
• Stock guest rooms with towels, linens, furnishings and other supplies a guest may need or request
• Keep public area around cart clean
• Rearrange some furniture as needed
• Ensure guests receive appropriate amenitiesPerform other duties as required

Requirements:

• Sixmonths to oneyear hotel housekeeping related experience.
• Must be available to work all shifts including days, nights, weekends, and holidays
• Willingness and ability to adhere to applicable grooming and appearance standards.
• Ability to:
  • Deal with the public and co-workers with tact and courtesy
  • Use a vacuum cleaner
  • Comprehend oral and written instructions
• This position may require driving company vehicles and all hires must be authorized by the company to drive.

  • Must possess a valid Commonwealth of Virginia driver’s license and have an acceptable driving record based on The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation’s criteria.

  • Must be able to provide a 5-year Motor Vehicle Record prior to employment
  • Must be at least 21 years of age
  • May not have more than 1 moving violation or at fault accident within 12 months
  • May not have more than 2 moving violations or at fault accidents within 36 months
  • May not have any serious motor vehicle violations including but not limited to excessive speeding, reckless driving, DUI/DWI, suspended or revoked license, etc.

Physical requirements include, but are not limited to:

• Transporting objects weighing up to 150 pounds
• Heavy cleaning and high and low dusting
• A great amount of walking in all types of weather
• Lifting, standing and bending up to 8+ hours daily

This is a non-exempt position, eligible to receive overtime in accordance with the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). This position may be subject to overtime during high peak times, etc. as directed and approved by the supervisor.

Equal Opportunity Employer
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