Houseperson - Salamander DC : Job Details

POSITION OBJECTIVE

Support and service the room attendants and is responsible for the maintenance and cleanliness of all corridors, linen rooms, and service areas. He/she will assist the housekeeping department with all projects and special requests from all guests.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

* To stock supply closets to maintain at minimum par levels

* Maintain Housekeeping closets.

* Remove trash and dirty linen from the cleaning carts and linen rooms.

* Clean trash from corridors, as needed, move trash, newspaper, and recycling goods to trash pick-up point.

* Replace vacuum bags and assist with restocking of linen carts.

* Monitor consumption and inform managers of guest supplies shortage.

* Move furniture, supplies and equipment as directed by the housekeeping Manager

* Perform general cleaning tasks using standard hotel cleaning products, setting up extra beds, bay cots, carpet cleaning and basic floor maintenance.

* Perform other duties as requested, such as cleaning unexpected spills and executing special guest requests.

In addition to performance of the essential functions, this position may require you to perform a combination of the following supportive functions, to be solely determined by the manager based upon the particular requirements of the hotel.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

* Must be 18 years of age or older.

* High school or equivalent education preferred.

REQUIREMENTS

* The physical demands described 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 regularly required to stand; walk' use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch; talk and hear.

* The employee must be able to lift and move up to 25 pounds.

* The employee must be able to see differences in widths and length of lines such as those on graphs. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

* May be required: to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form; to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

* Must be able to work effectively in a stressful environment, communicate with others, effectively deal with customers, and accept constructive criticism from supervisors.

* Must be able to change activity frequently and cope with interruptions.