Houseperson

Job Responsibilities

• Maintain the cleanliness and appearance of the hotel lobby, hallways, public restrooms, and public areas of the hotel.
• Clean and maintain the appearance of the surrounding areas of the hotel, including the sidewalk, signage, entrance and alleyways.
• Deep cleaning of assigned areas of the hotel including the shampooing of rooms and public areas, window washing, hotel light fixtures, and guest elevators (including elevator tracks).
• Clean and maintain the back of the house area.
• Deliver housekeeping items (hair dryers, ironing boards, irons, etc.) to guest rooms upon request from the front desk.
• Get assignments, keys, pager, and special guest requests from your supervisor at the beginning of your shift.
• Check and replenish your supplies and cleaning tools.
• Greet each guest you see with 'Good morning' or (afternoon, evening).
• Quickly respond to guest requests in a timely and friendly matter.
• Follow procedures for entering and leaving guest rooms.
• Return lost items found in guest rooms, hallways, or back of the house to the Housekeeping department as a 'lost and found' item with the date, where it was found, description of the item, and finders name.
• Received and sorted all articles by kind, color and degree of soil and inspected all laundry and linens, recording damaged or stained items
• Maintained computer driven washers and dryers according to recommended capacity and manufacturer guidelines
• Operated linen feeder, and table linen ironing machines
• Maintained and controlled supplies, minimized waste and reported all discrepancies to supervisor

Job Qualifications

• A high school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear; and taste or smell.
• The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10-15 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 20-30 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move more than 35 pounds.

Additional Information

Hotel Indigo New Orleans
Hotel with 143 Rooms
Feel The Rhythm Of The French Quarter
Inspired by brass bands and rich, colorful costuming of locals, at Hotel Indigo New Orleans - French Quarter you will be “part of that number”. Nestled in the Central Business District on the St. Charles streetcar line, we are ideal for business travelers. Our newly renovated, pet-friendly hotel, originally built in 1837, weaves tradition with modernity. Offering 143 artfully designed guestrooms, including nine with balconies overlooking St. Charles and Common, we welcome you to our oasis in downtown New Orleans. Dine at our Cajun restaurant, Common Interest, and enjoy proximity to the city’s most notable venues, like Orpheum Theater, House of Blues, the Fillmore, Caesar’s Superdome, and Smoothie King Center. Your New Orleans adventure starts here!