Housemen/Public Area Cleaning

Responsibilities

• Arrive to work on time (follow call-out policy) and in appropriate work attire (uniform, footwear), neat in appearance.
• Complete work in a timely manner and meet productivity standards/expectations.
• Keep work area clean, neat, and well organized.
• Demonstrate team behavior and attitude by working together effectively to accomplish tasks, even if outside specific job duties.
• Seek approval from management prior to working overtime (e.g., punching in early or staying beyond scheduled shift).
• Perform additional duties as assigned.
• Sweep and clean car port area, hotel walkways, and sidewalks as needed; remove paper or cigarette butts.
• Clear winter weather walkways—shovel and apply ice treatment to provide a safe surface.
• Pick up and remove trash throughout the parking lot and from outside trash receptacles, then transport to the dumpster.
• Clean and maintain public areas, including meeting rooms, lobby, hallways, elevators, stairways, public restrooms (restock supplies), guest laundry room, and employee break room (e.g., empty trash, empty lint traps on dryers, vacuum/mop floors, wipe down machines, restock paper cups for water coolers).
• Clean the Fitness Center and ensure all equipment is in working order, as directed by the hotel.
• Post safety signage, such as wet floor signs.
• Wear protective gear (e.g., gloves, goggles, kneepads) to work safely and prevent injury.
• Pick up soiled linens from Room Attendant carts and transport to the laundry department for cleaning.
• Remove trash from Room Attendant carts and transport to the hotel dumpster.
• Deliver clean linens and supplies (e.g., bedspreads, pillows, blankets) to Room Attendants as requested.
• Clean, organize, and restock guest supplies in all storage rooms to ensure adequate amounts are available and stored neatly to reduce damage and waste.
• Complete daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual projects as assigned (e.g., wash windows, rotate mattresses, clean carpets, strip floors, wash walkways, remove cobwebs throughout the hotel).
• Understand the uses of all cleaning equipment and chemicals; read and follow safety labels on bottles and instructions for use.
• Operate hotel equipment in a safe and efficient manner (equipment may vary by location but may include: Power Washer, Carpet Cleaner, Leaf Blower, Lawn Mower, Parking Lot Sweeper, Snow Blower).
• Assist the Front Desk with requests, such as delivering faxes, daily newspapers, or amenities.