Housekeeping Houseperson
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Raleigh-Durham Airport at Research Triangle Park · Durham, NC · Today
ManagementFull-time
About the Role
The Housekeeping Houseperson plays a key support role in the housekeeping team, ensuring all guest and public areas remain clean, organized, and guest-ready. Your efforts behind the scenes enhance the comfort, safety, and satisfaction of every guest, while enabling Room Attendants and hotel operations to function efficiently.
Responsibilities
- Cleans rooms, hallways, lobbies, lounges, restrooms, corridors, elevators, stairways, and locker rooms and other work areas.
- Abides by the regulations set forth by the material safety data sheets when using chemicals.
- Moves/arranges furniture and dusts/polishes furniture, metalwork, and equipment.
- Sweeps, scrubs, waxes, and polishes floors, using brooms and mops and powered scrubbing and waxing machines.
- Cleans rugs, carpets, upholstered furniture, and draperies, using vacuum cleaner.
- Collects soiled linens for laundering and receives and stores linen supplies in linen closet.
- Cleans bathrooms and replenishes with supplies.
- Refurnishes room with supplies, towels, etc. as required.
- Supplies cleaning cart with appropriate supplies for shift.
- Washes walls, ceiling, and woodwork; washes windows, door panels, and sills.
- Empties wastebaskets and empties and cleans ashtrays.
- Transports trash and waste to disposal area.
- Takes the initiative to greet guests in a friendly and warm manner.
- Other duties as assigned.
Key Strengths for Success
- Strong attention to detail and cleanliness.
- Physical stamina to complete labor-intensive cleaning tasks throughout the shift.
- Ability to manage time effectively and prioritize duties.
- Willingness to support team members and adapt to evolving needs.
- Respect for guest privacy, safety, and hotel property.
- Professionalism and a friendly demeanor when interacting with guests and colleagues.
- Familiarity with cleaning equipment and safety procedures.
Qualifications
- Prior housekeeping or janitorial experience preferred but not required.
- Background in hospitality or customer service environments is beneficial.
- High school diploma preferred.
- Successful completion of a background check is required prior to employment.
Benefits
- Generous medical, dental, and vision coverage available the first of the month following hire date, including FSA, HSA, and Dependent Care.
- Disability Insurance.
- Life Insurance.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Supplemental benefits.
- 401k matching.
- Employee discount program.
- Vacation and Sick Time.
Schedule
Must be able to work weekends.