Job Details

SCOPE OF POSITION:

The House Person is responsible for maintaining the cleanliness and general appearance of public areas, restrooms, corridors of the property as well as maintaining supplies and linen counts for the Room Attendants and ensuring guest satisfaction whenever necessary.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Approach all encounters with guests and team members in a friendly, service-oriented manner.
• Maintain regular attendance in compliance with Beatrice standards, as required by scheduling, which will vary according to the needs of the hotel.
• Maintain high standards of personal appearance and grooming, which include a clean, pressed uniform and correct nametag when working.
• Always comply with Beatrice standards and regulations to encourage safe and efficient hotel operations.
• Must, always, be attentive, friendly, helpful and courteous to all guests, managers, and other team members.
• Clean designated areas such as lobby, public restrooms, public areas and back of house areas on property.
• Assist room attendant with heavy items such as mattresses and soiled linens. Deliver linens and necessary supplies to room attendants.

• Replenish stock in housekeeping closets including delivery of clean linens daily.
• Complete removal of dirty linens from hallway closets and laundry chute.
• Sweep, mop, and vacuum floors, hallways and stairwells daily.

• Perform heavy cleaning daily in high use areas.

• Collect trash throughout the hotel including closets, back of house areas, offices and rest rooms. Dispose of trash properly and promptly.
• Respond to guest requests such as delivery of housekeeping supplies (e.g. linens, amenities, etc.) in a timely and efficient manner. Follow up to ensure guest satisfaction.
• Know and understand all services and amenities the hotel offers.
• Report all maintenance problems or safety hazards.
• Assist with minor maintenance problems (e.g. lightbulbs, clogged toilets, etc.)
• Practice proper safety rules to ensure the safety and security of all guests and Team Members (issuance of keys, not announcing room numbers and fire procedures).
• Have a working knowledge of the hotel's safety procedures and equipment as well as emergency plans.
• Use chemicals and cleaning supplies according to directions only. Knowledge of location of MSDS book and sheets.

Responsibilities cont'd:

• Spot clean walls, carpet, light fixtures etc. as necessary. Report any broken or need for repairs to management or Engineering.
• Report any lost and found items to manager.
• Maintain storage rooms in a clean and orderly manner.
• Perform other duties as requested by management.
• Attend meetings/training as required by management.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES AND QUALIFICATIONS:

Education & Experience:

• High school diploma or GED certification helpful.
• Experience in a hotel or related field preferred.

Physical Demands:

• Long hours sometimes required, including nights and weekends.
• Heavy Work-Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 75 pounds of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.
• Ability to stand for long hours at a time, sometimes for entire shift.
• Ability to move quickly about the property to the various departments.

Required Competencies

• Must be able to convey information and ideas clearly, both oral and written.
• Must work well in stressful, high-pressure situations.
• Must be able to evaluate and select among alternative courses of action quickly and accurately.
• Must be effective in handling problems in the workplace, including anticipating, preventing, identifying and solving problems as necessary.
• Must be effective at listening to, understanding and clarifying concerns and issues raised by team members and guests.
• Must have the ability to assimilate complex information, data, etc. from disparate sources and consider adjust or modify to meet the constraints of a need.
• Must be able to prioritize departmental functions to meet due dates and deadlines.
• Must be able to work with and understand financial information and data, and basic arithmetic function.

I have read and understand the job description as stated above and accept that any of the tasks maybe modified or changed. I accept responsibility for knowing the modifications and/or changes in the job description. I can perform the essential functions of this job as listed above, with or without reasonable accommodations.

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