Room Attendant - Williamsburg Inn

Colonial Williamsburg Foundation; Williamsburg (VA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation in Virginia seeks a Housekeeper to maintain cleanliness and order in our facilities. Responsibilities include changing bedding, cleaning floors, and ensuring guest satisfaction by providing requested items and amenities.

Ideal candidates will have hotel housekeeping experience and the ability to work flexible shifts, including holidays. A commitment to a positive attitude and cooperation with team members is essential.

Qualifications

• Must be available to work all shifts including days, nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Proficient in English.
• Ability to follow safety and security procedures.

Responsibilities

• Change bedding and make beds as directed.
• Clean floors and walls by sweeping, mopping, scrubbing, vacuuming.
• Replenish supplies such as drinking glasses and bathroom items.

Skills

Public interaction

Heavy lifting

Cleaning skills

Time management

Education

Six months to one year hotel housekeeping experience

Tools

Vacuum cleaner

Job description

Overview

Founded in 1926, the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation is a private, not-for-profit educational, historic, and cultural institution that owns and operates one of the largest and best-known museum complexes in the world. Our mission is that the future may learn from the past through preserving and restoring 18th-century Williamsburg, Virginia’s colonial capital. We engage, inform, and inspire people to learn about this historic capital, the events that occurred here, and the diverse people who helped shape a new nation. Colonial Williamsburg is the largest living history museum in the U.S. The Historic Area is a 301-acre restored colonial capital with 88 original buildings and 525 reconstructed buildings. The Foundation also owns and operates two museums, a research library, and multiple accommodations and dining options. Each year, millions visit in person or engage with us digitally.

About this role:

Essential Duties

• Change bedding and make beds as directed
• Clean floors and walls by sweeping, mopping, scrubbing, vacuuming
• Vacuum rooms and hallways; keep public area around cart clean
• Clean and polish furniture and fixtures
• Clean windows, glass partitions, and mirrors using appropriate cleaners
• Move and rearrange some furniture, as needed; turn mattresses
• Replenish supplies such as drinking glasses, linens, writing supplies, and bathroom items
• Gather and empty trash
• Deliver items requested by guests to rooms; ensure guests have all amenities
• Carry linens, towels, toilet items, and cleaning supplies using wheeled carts or by hand as needed
• Follow safety and security procedures
• Notify supervisor of the need for major repairs to rooms/furnishings; report damage, theft or found articles
• Perform other duties as required

Requirements

• Must be available to work all shifts including days, nights, weekends, and holidays
• Ability to:
• Deal with the public and co-workers with tact and courtesy
• Use a vacuum cleaner
• Comprehend oral and written instructions
• Willingness and ability to adhere to applicable grooming and appearance standards
• Must be proficient in English
• Physical requirements include, but are not limited to:
• Performing heavy cleaning; high and low dusting
• Transporting objects weighing up to 60 pounds
• A great amount of walking in all types of weather
• Lifting, standing and bending up to 8+ hours daily

Qualifications

• Six months to one-year hotel housekeeping related experience

Expectations

• Maintain an upbeat attitude and a positive, enthusiastic mindset
• Greet guests, employees, managers, and supervisors with a warm smile and friendly demeanor
• Always treat everyone with respect and work cooperatively with all colleagues and management
• Report to work as scheduled and on time
• Adhere to established uniform and appearance policies
• Perform assigned tasks accurately and on time