Housekeeper

Company: The Westin Richmond
Location: Richmond
Posted on: May 16, 2022

Job Description:

Job DescriptionPOSITION PURPOSEClean guest rooms in accordance with established company, brand or hotel standards to allow a sufficient quantity of vacant and clean rooms as well as expeditious cleaning of occupied guest rooms and hallways.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONSStrip and remake beds according to the standards set forth by the hotelSweep and wash floors, vacuum carpet, wash walls, clean windows, dust furniture and fixturesClean shower, tubs, sinks and bathroom itemsRemove trash and replenish guest amenities and suppliesPerform other duties as requested, such as cleaning unexpected spills and executing special guest requestsPerform general cleaning tasks using standard hotel cleaning products to adhere to health standardsAssist other housekeeping employees in maintaining clean and organized work and public areasPerform deep cleans as assigned

Regularly check rooms for repairs and refurbishing and notify Executive Housekeeper of areas that need attentionReport lost and found items to the Executive HousekeeperMaintain storage room and stock cartRecord room status on work assignment sheetsEnsure special guest requests and VIP rooms receive the designated extrasAttend required hotel meetingsSPECIFIC JOB KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIESThe individual must possess the following knowledge, skills and abilities and be able to explain and demonstrate that he or she can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of knowledge, skills, and abilities.Must be able to communicate and understand language(s) used in the workplace.Must be able to read and write to facilitate the communication process. Requires good communication skills.PHYSICAL DEMANDSMust be able to stand and exert well-paced mobility for up to 8 hours in length. Must be able to exert well-paced ability to work in a busy environment. Must have the ability to bend, squat and lift 20 lbs. on a regular and continuing basis and occasionally lift up to 50 lbs. Must be able to push and pull carts and equipment weighing up to 250 lbs. occasionally.Must be able to exert well-paced ability in limited space.Must be able to bend, stoop, squat and stretch to fulfill cleaning tasks.Requires grasping, writing, standing, sitting, walking, repetitive motions, bending, climbing, listening and hearing ability and visual acuity.Talking and hearing occur continuously in the process of communicating with guests, supervisors and other employees.Vision occurs continuously with the most common visual functions being those of near vision and depth perception.Requires manual dexterity to use and operate all necessary equipment.EducationHigh school or equivalent education preferred.ExperienceHousekeeping/Hotel experience preferred.

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