Housekeeping Specialist: Public Areas & Rooms

Doubletree-Raleigh; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

401k matching

Employee discount program

Vacation and Sick Time

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

HM Alpha Hotels & Resorts is seeking a Housekeeping Houseperson to support our housekeeping team at DoubleTree Durham. The role focuses on keeping guest rooms and public areas clean, organized, and guest-ready, enabling Room Attendants and hotel operations to function smoothly.

You will follow safety guidelines, handle cleaning tasks efficiently, and greet guests warmly. Prior housekeeping experience is helpful but not required, with a strong emphasis on teamwork and guest privacy.

Qualifications

• High school diploma preferred.
• Prior housekeeping or janitorial experience preferred but not required.
• Hospitality or customer service experience is beneficial.
• Ability to work with the team and maintain guest privacy and safety.
• Familiarity with cleaning equipment and safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Cleans rooms, hallways, lobb ies, lounges, restrooms, corridors, elevators, stairways, and locker rooms and other work areas.
• Abides by the regulations set forth by the material safety data sheets when using chemicals.
• Moves/arranges furniture and dusts/polishes furniture, metalwork and equipment.
• Sweeps, scrubs, waxes, and polishes floors, using brooms and mops and powered scrubbing and waxing machines.
• Cleans rugs, carpets, upholstered furniture, and draperies, using vacuum cleaner.
• Collects soiled linens for laundering and receives and stores linen supplies in linen closet.
• Cleans bathrooms and replenishes with supplies.
• Refurnishes room with supplies, towels etc. as required. Supplies cleaning cart with appropriate supplies for shift.
• Washes walls, ceiling, and woodwork; washes windows, door panels, and sills.
• Empties wastebaskets and empties and cleans ashtrays. Transports trash and waste to disposal area.
• Takes the initiative to greet guests in a friendly and warm manner
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Attention to detail

Physical stamina

Time management

Team support

Guest privacy & safety

Professional demeanor

Cleaning equipment familiarity

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Cleaning equipment

Job description

HM Alpha Hotels & Resorts is seeking a Housekeeping Houseperson to support our housekeeping team at DoubleTree Durham. The role focuses on keeping guest rooms and public areas clean, organized, and guest-ready, enabling Room Attendants and hotel operations to function smoothly.

You will follow safety guidelines, handle cleaning tasks efficiently, and greet guests warmly. Prior housekeeping experience is helpful but not required, with a strong emphasis on teamwork and guest privacy.