Housemen Housekeeping

Tanglewood Resort; Pottsboro (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Tanglewood Resort seeks a Houseman to support the housekeeping team across the resort, maintaining clean public and back-of-house areas, and assisting with supplies, linen, and guest requests.

The ideal candidate is dependable, organized, and professional, with a service-focused approach. This role requires standing, lifting up to 50 pounds, and willingness to work days, evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.

Qualifications

• Hotel, resort, housekeeping or related experience preferred.
• Able to work independently and in a team.
• Strong attention to cleanliness and detail.
• Willing to assist in multiple areas based on occupancy.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Professional and courteous with guests and team members.

Responsibilities

• Support housekeeping by stocking closets, delivering items, and assisting with supplies.
• Maintain cleanliness in public areas, hallways, and common spaces.
• Respond to guest requests and assist guests and teammates as needed.
• Follow safety procedures and report maintenance concerns promptly.

Skills

Dependable

Detail-oriented

Team player

Organized

Customer service

Job description

Description

POSITION SUMMARY

The Houseman plays an important role in maintaining the cleanliness, appearance, organization, and overall guest experience throughout Tanglewood Resort. This position supports the Housekeeping team by maintaining public and back-of-house areas, assisting Room Attendants with supplies and linens, responding to guest and departmental requests, removing trash and soiled linen, and helping ensure the resort is clean, safe, and guest-ready at all times.

The ideal candidate is dependable, hardworking, organized, and willing to assist wherever needed. Because this position works throughout the resort, the Houseman should maintain a professional appearance and provide friendly, courteous service whenever interacting with guests, members, and fellow team members.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Housekeeping Support

• Stock and maintain housekeeping closets, carts, and designated supply areas.
• Deliver clean linens, towels, amenities, rollaway beds, cribs, and other requested items.
• Collect and transport soiled linens and towels to designated laundry areas.
• Assist Room Attendants with heavier items and additional supplies as needed.
• Remove trash from guest room areas, housekeeping areas, and designated locations.
• Help maintain organized linen and storage areas.
• Assist with stripping rooms during high-occupancy periods when requested.
• Assist the Housekeeping team in preparing rooms and areas for guest arrival.

Public Areas & Resort Cleanliness

• Maintain cleanliness of hallways, stairwells, elevators, entrances, common areas, and other assigned spaces.
• Vacuum, sweep, mop, dust, and clean assigned areas.
• Clean glass doors, windows, mirrors, and other surfaces as assigned.
• Remove trash and replace liners throughout assigned areas.
• Maintain cleanliness around elevators, vending areas, ice machines, and guest corridors.
• Monitor public areas throughout the shift and address cleanliness issues promptly.
• Assist with cleaning projects and deep-cleaning assignments as directed.

Guest & Team Member Assistance

• Respond promptly and courteously to guest requests.
• Deliver requested housekeeping items to guest rooms.
• Greet guests and members in a friendly and professional manner.
• Immediately communicate guest concerns or maintenance issues to the appropriate department.
• Work cooperatively with Housekeeping, Front Desk, Maintenance, Laundry, and other resort departments.

Safety & Resort Standards

• Follow all Tanglewood Resort safety, security, and housekeeping procedures.
• Properly use and store cleaning chemicals, equipment, and supplies.
• Keep hallways, stairwells, storage rooms, and work areas free of hazards.
• Immediately report damaged furniture, fixtures, equipment, plumbing, electrical, HVAC, or other maintenance concerns.
• Report lost-and-found items according to resort procedures.
• Report suspicious activity or safety concerns immediately to management.
• Follow proper procedures when entering or working around occupied guest rooms.
• Maintain resort equipment and report damaged or malfunctioning equipment.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS

• Previous hotel, resort, housekeeping, janitorial, or similar experience preferred but not required.
• Ability to work independently while also functioning as part of a team.
• Strong attention to cleanliness and detail.
• Dependable and able to complete assigned duties with limited supervision.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Professional and courteous when interacting with guests and team members.
• Must be willing to assist in multiple areas based on resort occupancy and operational needs.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Stand and walk for extended periods throughout the shift.
• Frequently bend, stoop, kneel, reach, push, pull, and carry.
• Push and maneuver housekeeping carts, linen carts, trash carts, and other equipment.
• Regularly lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Safely move heavier items with assistance when necessary.
• Use stairs and travel between multiple areas of the resort.
• Work both indoors and outdoors when assigned.
• Work around cleaning chemicals and housekeeping equipment while following required safety procedures.

SCHEDULE & AVAILABILITY

• Days
• Evenings
• Weekends
• Holidays
• Extended or adjusted hours during high-occupancy periods and special events

PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS

• Arrive on time and ready to work.
• Maintain a clean and professional appearance.
• Complete assigned tasks thoroughly and efficiently.
• Respond quickly when Housekeeping or another department needs assistance.
• Take initiative when noticing something that needs attention.
• Treat guests, members, and fellow team members with professionalism and respect.
• Protect guest privacy and resort property.
• Maintain Tanglewood Resort's standards of cleanliness, hospitality, and teamwork.

TEAMWORK EXPECTATION

At Tanglewood Resort, providing an exceptional guest experience is a team effort. While the Houseman's primary responsibility is supporting Housekeeping and maintaining assigned areas, all team members may be asked to assist with reasonable duties outside their normal assignments when necessary to support resort operations and our guests.