Housekeeping-Inspector

COMMONWEALTH LODGING MANAGEMENT LLC; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth Lodging Management LLC is seeking a Housekeeping Inspector in Columbia, SC. The role involves inspecting guestrooms and public areas for cleanliness, coordinating with staff, and addressing guest requests. The position operates seven days a week, with hours across shifts, and requires leadership experience in housekeeping.

The inspector will train staff, ensure proper use of equipment, and maintain safety and quality standards in line with hotel policies.

Qualifications

• High School Graduate or GED or work equivalent.
• Computer skills required. Familiarity with Microsoft Office preferred. Experience with hotel systems is preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience as a Housekeeping Room Attendant.
• Minimum of 2-3 years of experience managing entry level employees. Proven experience of working in a similar role.
• Good understanding of the English language and communication skills both written and verbal.
• Prefer previous experience as Housekeeping Supervisor/Inspector
• Knowledge of proper cleaning techniques, requirements and use of equipment
• Knowledge of proper chemical handling

Responsibilities

• Eye for detail and the ability to effectively deal with guests, other departments and housekeeping staff.
• Resolve guest complaints, ensuring guest satisfaction.
• Conduct training of staff as assigned.
• Communicate effectively with guests as well as team members.
• Maintain knowledge of correct maintenance and use of equipment. Use equipment only as intended.
• Use all chemicals in accordance with OSHA regulations and hotel requirements.
• Monitor and maintain cleanliness, sanitation and organization of assigned work areas.
• Inspect rooms and public areas after cleaning and relay any deficiencies to be corrected.
• Prepare and distribute assignment sheets to staff and review priorities.
• Inspect supply levels of floor closets and rectify deficiencies.
• Check Room Attendant's carts for proper supplies, neatness, cleanliness and mechanical problems.
• Inspect rooms cleaned by attendants and report deficiencies to be corrected.

Skills

Eye for detail

Education

High School Graduate or GED

Computer skills

MS Office familiarity

Experience with hotel systems

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Hilton Garden Inn Home2 Suites Downtown Columbia, SC - Columbia, SC 29201

Salary Range: $18.00 - $18.00 Hourly

POSITION: Housekeeping Inspector

DEPARTMENT:

Housekeeping

SUPERVISOR:

Assistant Executive Housekeeper/Executive Housekeeper/Assistant General Manager/General Manager

POSITION OVERVIEW:

The Housekeeping Inspector is responsible for inspecting the guestrooms and public areas to ensure that they meet standards of cleanliness, communicating needs or errors to Housekeeping staff. Inspect guestrooms for maintenance repairs. Follow through on guest complaints and requests regarding room services and ensure the appropriate follow-up with guests. Communicate with alternate shift housekeepers of rooms to be cleaned and special requests. Complete all other duties assigned by supervisor. This industry functions seven (7) days a week, twenty-four (24) hours a day.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Exert physical effort in lifting/transporting at least 50 pounds.
• Push/pull carts and other equipment Up to 150 pounds.
• Endure various physical movements throughout the work areas.
• Satisfactorily communicate with guests, management and co-workers to their understanding.
• Work environment – Engineering workshop, all areas of the hotel. Working on stepladders. Job involves working under variable temperature conditions and noise levels, in indoor and outdoor settings, and around fumes and/or odor hazards, dust and/or mite hazards, and chemicals.
• Must be able to stand and exert well-paced mobility for lengthy periods of time.
• Must be able to reach above head and shoulder height to perform job duties.

JOB RESPONSIBILTIES:

• Should have an eye for detail and the ability to effectively deal with guests, other departments and housekeeping staff.
• Always maintain positive guest relations at all time and guest confidentiality. Work to resolve guest complaints, ensuring guest satisfaction.
• Conduct training of staff as assigned.
• Communicate effectively with guests as well as team members
• Maintain complete knowledge of correct maintenance and use of equipment. Use equipment only as intended.
• Use all chemicals in accordance with OSHA regulations and hotel requirements.
• Maintain complete knowledge of correct maintenance and use of equipment. Use equipment only as intended.
• Monitor and maintain cleanliness, sanitation and organization of assigned work areas.
• Verify room status on A.M. report; report discrepancy rooms; prioritize & update status of check-out rooms.
• Coordinate breaks for assigned staff.
• Prepare and distribute assignment sheets to assign staff and review priorities.
• Assign designated guest room keys to assigned staff. Maintain accurate record of such and ensure security of keys.
• Inspect supply levels of floor closets. Assign designated personnel to rectify any deficiencies.
• Check Room Attendant's carts for proper supplies, neatness, cleanliness and mechanical problems.
• Inspect rooms cleaned by assigned Room Attendants, using designated checklist. Directly contact Housekeeping Room Attendant and relay any deficiencies to be corrected.
• Check vacant rooms, verify status and update status of discrepant rooms throughout the shift.
• Inspect public areas/bathrooms, fitness center, pool area, offices and service areas after being cleaned by Floor/lobby attendants, using designated checklists. Directly contact respective personnel and relay any deficiencies to be corrected.
• Complete all paperwork and closing duties before leaving. Review status of assignments and any follow-up action with manager and/or on-coming supervisor.
• Assists in handling emergencies to protect our guests and associates and preserve the building and its systems during emergencies. Must act as quickly and responsibly as possible to return the building to its normal operating status.
• Maintain knowledge of all hotel features/services, hours of operation, room rates, special packages and promotions, daily house count and expected arrivals/departures and scheduled daily group activities.
• Be familiar with all local attractions/activities to respond to guest inquiries accurately.
• Responsible for knowing and abiding by all departments, Commonwealth Lodging Management and hotel policies and procedures. As well as brand standards, policies and procedures.
• This job description is not intended to provide a complete and comprehensive list of all job duties, requirements and responsibilities. Instead, it is provided as a general overview of the expectations for the position.

QualificationsEDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED): or Work Equivalent
• Computer skills required. Familiarity with Microsoft Office preferred. Experience with hotel systems is preferred
• Minimum of 2 years of experience as a Housekeeping Room Attendant.
• Minimum of 2-3 years of experience managing entry level employees. Proven experience of working in a similar role.
• Good understanding of the English language and communication skills both written and verbal.
• Prefer previous experience as Housekeeping Supervisor/Inspector
• Knowledge of proper cleaning techniques, requirements and use of equipment
• Knowledge of proper chemical handling