room attendant

About the role

THIS IS A SEASONAL POSITION INVOLVING WORKING HOURS ON FRIDAY-SATURDAY-SUNDAY OR SATURDAY-SUNDAY-MONDAY SHIFTS.

Responsibilities

• Clean all assigned rooms using established, approved methods which includes, but is not limited to, making beds with clean sheets, dusting furniture, replenishing guest supplies and towels, cleaning bathroom, vacuuming, wiping down mirrors and replacing amenities.
• Sweep the patios outside the rooms and wash the windows.
• Prevent loss or damage to hotel supplies, the hotel’s property and the guests’ property. Never leave a guestroom open or a room attendant cart unattended.
• Dust and vacuum of lobby furniture in the hotel and restaurant.
• Ensure that the lobby and foyer areas are clean at all times.
• Vacuum all carpeted and hard wood areas, checking for spots and reporting to Housekeeping Supervisor.
• Clean lobby restrooms and restock all supplies as needed.
• Clean windows in the lobby and designated areas.
• Wash, dry, fold and distribute clean linen.
• Clean and organize storage rooms.
• Clean dryer filter baskets.
• Ensures that chemicals are used in accordance with safety regulations.
• Performs errands for guests as requested i.e., delivering towels, blankets, pillows, etc.
• Ensures that all lost and found items are returned to the Housekeeping Supervisor.
• Have knowledge of activities in the hotel.
• Prepares maintenance request forms for all necessary repairs and gives to the Housekeeping Supervisor.
• Ensures that room attendant carts are clean and neat at all times while maintaining an ample level of supplies.
• Keep work area neat and organized.
• Represents the hotel in a positive and friendly manner at all times.
• Inspect all equipment and furniture in your work area daily for any hazards to employees and/or guests.
• Reports all potential safety hazards to the manager immediately.
• Re-stock cart and clean & empty vacuum at the end of every shift.
• Maintain good response time to guest and management requests.
• Ensures that all guests are greeted.

Qualifications

• Ability to stand and/or walk for entire shift.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Ability to always maintain a professional appearance.
• Ability to work well under pressure.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to follow both verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to work with a minimum of supervision.
• Knowledge of chemicals and operation of industrial machines.