Job Location: TownePlace Suites Portland - Portland, TX 78374
Position Type: Full Time
Job Shift: Day
The Housekeeping Room Attendant is responsible for maintaining clean, comfortable, and welcoming guest rooms and public areas in accordance with TownePlace Suites by Marriott brand standards. This position plays a vital role in delivering exceptional guest experiences by ensuring all assigned rooms meet Marriott's cleanliness, quality, and safety expectations while providing friendly and professional guest service.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Clean and service assigned guest rooms, suites, and bathrooms according to Marriott brand standards and hotel procedures.
- Change bed linens, make beds, replace towels, vacuum carpets and floors, and sanitize all bathroom fixtures.
- Dust and clean all furniture, fixtures, décor, televisions, air conditioning units, window ledges, mirrors, lamps, and other room surfaces.
- Replenish guest room amenities including toiletries, coffee supplies, drinking glasses, writing materials, towels, and linens.
- Remove trash and transport waste to designated disposal areas.
- Inspect guest rooms to ensure cleanliness, maintenance, and presentation meet hotel quality standards.
- Notify the Front Desk immediately when guest rooms are cleaned and ready for occupancy.
- Report rooms that cannot be serviced within established time standards to the Housekeeping Supervisor.
- Report maintenance issues, damaged equipment, safety hazards, and unsafe conditions promptly.
- Replace light bulbs and perform minor room upkeep as assigned.
- Maintain linen carts, housekeeping closets, and maid stations in a clean, organized, and fully stocked condition.
- Properly secure and account for housekeeping keys, equipment, and supplies issued during each shift.
- Follow Lost and Found procedures by immediately reporting and turning in guest belongings.
- Participate in team cleaning, self‑inspection, and quality assurance programs.
- Respond promptly and courteously to guest requests, ensuring concerns are addressed professionally or referred to the appropriate department.
- Prepare and maintain rollaway beds and other guest room equipment as needed.
- Maintain professional grooming, appearance, and uniform standards in accordance with Marriott policies.
- Comply with all Marriott, TownePlace Suites, and hotel safety, security, sanitation, and operational procedures.
- Attend required departmental meetings and training sessions.
- Perform other duties as assigned by management.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
- Previous housekeeping or hotel experience preferred but not required.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to cleanliness.
- Good communication and customer service skills.
- Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
- Basic knowledge of cleaning chemicals and equipment preferred.
Physical Requirements
- Ability to stand and walk for extended periods throughout the shift.
- Frequently bend, stoop, kneel, reach, push, pull, and lift up to 35 pounds.
- Ability to move housekeeping carts and equipment.
- Capable of working in a fast‑paced environment while maintaining quality standards.
Work Environment
- Indoor hotel environment with frequent exposure to cleaning chemicals.
- Weekend, holiday, and evening availability may be required.
- Position requires adherence to all OSHA, Marriott, and hotel safety guidelines.
Performance Expectations
- Meet or exceed Marriott and TownePlace Suites cleanliness and inspection standards.
- Complete assigned rooms within established productivity guidelines.
- Deliver courteous and professional guest service.
- Maintain high standards of safety, cleanliness, and organization.
- Support the hotel's commitment to exceptional guest satisfaction and operational excellence.