Housekeeping Houseperson

HM Alpha Hotels & Resorts
  • Durham, North Carolina
    30+ days ago

    Job Description

    PUNCTUALITY IS A MUST!!

    MUST BE ABLE TO WORK WEEKENDS!

    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.

    HOW YOU'LL SHAPE THE EXPERIENCE & FUTURE

    • 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

    PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

    • Prior housekeeping or janitorial experience preferred but not required
    • Background in hospitality or customer service environments is beneficial

    ACADEMIC BACKGROUND

    • High school diploma preferred

    WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT

    • Generous medical, dental, and vision available first of the month following hire date, includes FSA, HSA, and Dependent Care
    • Disability Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Employee Assistance Program
    • Supplemental benefits
    • 401k matching
    • Employee discount program
    • Vacation and Sick Time
     

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationDurham, North Carolina

    Skills

    • Academic Backgroundunmatched
    • Cleaning Equipmentunmatched
    • Customer Support/Serviceunmatched
    • Datasheetsunmatched
    • Detail Orientedunmatched
    • Employee Assistance Planunmatched
    • Establish Prioritiesunmatched
    • Flexible Spending Accountsunmatched
    • Furnitureunmatched
    • Furniture Movingunmatched
    • High School Diplomaunmatched
    • Housekeeping/Cleaningunmatched
    • Life Insuranceunmatched
    • Lobbyingunmatched
    • Organizational Skillsunmatched
    • Regulationsunmatched
    • Safety Processunmatched
    • Time Managementunmatched
    • Waste Disposalunmatched

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