Housekeeping Houseperson (PM)

IHG Hotels & Resorts; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

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Benefits package

Job summary

InterContinental Hotels & Resorts is seeking a Housekeeping/Room Attendant Helper to assist room attendants, deliver linens, and help keep floors and public areas clean. You may lift heavy linens and assist with laundry and deep cleaning tasks as needed.

The role requires basic literacy, some housekeeping experience, and the ability to speak English. You may be asked to work nights, weekends, or holidays as needed.

Qualifications

• Basic reading, writing, and math skills.
• Some housekeeping experience and ability to speak English preferred.
• Ability to carry or lift items weighing up to 75 pounds and push/pull up to 300 pounds.
• Frequent standing, bending, and moving around the facility.

Responsibilities

• Assist room attendants on floors and deliver linens to carts.
• Remove dirty linen and transport to laundry.
• Maintain cleanliness of floor closets and vending areas.
• Respond to guests' requests for housekeeping supplies in a timely manner.
• May assist with deep cleaning and other duties as assigned.

Skills

Basic reading

Basic writing

Math skills

Housekeeping experience

English language

Job description

JOB OVERVIEW

Assist room attendants on assigned floors; collect dirty linens and transport to laundry area, deliver fresh linens to room attendant carts throughout the day. May assist with stripping linens from room and/or the cleaning of public areas. Deliver and retrieve items requested by guests and housekeeping staff.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBLITIES

• Assist room attendants with heavy items such as mattresses and linens. Deliver linens and other supplies to room attendants.
• Remove all dirty linen from assigned Room Attendants’ carts and closets and transport to laundry.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of floor closets and vending areas; remove trash, wipe down shelves/counters; sweep and wax floor, remove non‑floor closet items and store in appropriate areas.
• Respond to guests’ requests such as delivery of housekeeping supplies (e.g. linens, cots, etc.) in a timely and efficient manner.
• Clean other designated areas such as public restrooms, fixtures, vending areas, storage areas, and other public areas for assigned floors.
• Report to supervisor needed repairs or unsafe conditions.
• Respond to guest complaints and ensure corrective action is taken to achieve complete guest satisfaction.
• Monitor and control supplies and amenities, and minimize waste within all areas of housekeeping.
• Promote teamwork and quality service through daily communication and coordination with other departments.
• May collect newspaper and other items for recycling.
• May regularly assist with deep cleaning projects.
• May assist with other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Requirements

Minimum: Basic reading, writing, and math skills. Some housekeeping experience and ability to speak English preferred.

This job requires ability to perform the following:

• Carrying or lifting items weighing up to 75 pounds and pushing and or pulling items up to 300 pounds
• Frequently standing up and moving about the facility
• Frequently handling objects and equipment to maintain the facility
• Frequently bending, stooping, and kneeling

Other:

• Communication skills are utilized a significant amount of time when interacting with guests and employees.
• Reading and writing abilities are utilized often when reading assignments and completing checklists.
• May be required to work nights, weekends, and/or holidays.

The hourly pay rate for this role is $17.00. We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, 401k, and many other benefits to eligible employees.

As the world’s first and most global luxury hotel brand, InterContinental Hotels & Resorts has pioneered international travel since the 1940s, we are passionate about sharing our renowned international know-how and cultural wisdom in truly impressive surroundings. We all take great pride in being genuine ambassadors of the InterContinental® brand and to be part of the brand you will have a thirst for travel, passion for culture and appreciation for diversity. We create inspiring experiences for those seeking a richer perspective on the world.

Important information

• The salary range listed is the lowest to highest pay scale we, in good faith, believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range, and the range may be modified in the future. An employee’s pay position within the pay range will be based on several factors, including relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, shift, travel requirements, sales or revenue‑based metrics, and business or organizational needs.
• No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until it is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, or other form of compensation allocable to a particular employee remain in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.
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