Houseman

About the role

The Houseman is responsible for ensuring that all hotel floors/areas are cleaned and prepared for our guest’s experience at the property. Daily duties are assigned and it is the responsibility of the team members to ensure that all cleaning and organizing of the Hotel are completed as assigned.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Empties all trash receptacles on all guest floors.
• Sweep stairways and landings; cleans railings and washes all EXIT doors.
• Washes windows inside the hotel on all floors as per schedule.
• Cleans elevators, tracks, chrome, and stainless steel.
• Spot-cleans walls and doors; removes cobwebs; cleans fire extinguishers.
• Wipes baseboards, railings, walls, and vending areas.
• Vacuums all public area rugs/carpets and public space corridors and shampoos carpets.
• Polishes/cleans lobby floor as per schedule.
• Checks to make sure all storage areas and linen rooms are in a clean and satisfactory condition, as well as, stocked with needed items.
• Aids with guest requests, including but not limited to special requests.
• Reports any problems immediately to the Housekeeping Lead or Housekeeping Supervisor.
• Maintains a clean and organized work area.
• Interacts with guests on occasion while performing daily duties.
• Promotes outstanding customer relations.
• Strips rooms of used linen to prepare the room for cleaning.
• Aid in folding linen if required.
• Other duties and special projects as assigned.

Required Skills And Abilities

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and interact with internal departments.
• Understand and represent Oak Grove’s image and reputation both at work and at external functions.
• Maintaining a professional working relationship among other team members.
• Oral and written communication skills.
• Able to maintain high levels of confidentiality and integrity.
• Must be detail oriented, have a professional attitude, strong organizational and time management skills, and be customer-focused.

Education And Experience

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Previous housekeeping experience preferred.
• Must be able to multi-task and take direction.
• Able to read and interpret documents such as operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit or stand; walk; use hands to finger reach, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear.
• The employee may also be required to lift, push, and pull up to 25-50lbs.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.
• The employee is subjected to circulation throughout the assigned areas, including the smoking area, actively observing players and functioning of machines.

Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability. Work With Us Churchill Downs Incorporated is an inclusive and fun place to work. We celebrate unique approaches and points of view. We believe diversity is a mindset that drives excellence. We’re always learning, evolving and growing. We innovate through mutual respect of ideas and collaboration. This allows us to build a common language that inspires our team members and propels us toward the achievement of our vision.