Location
Columbia, IL | United States
Job description
The Principal Hotel is looking for Housekeeper to join our team. Our Housekeeper will be responsible for cleaning, sanitizing , and maintaining the overall cleanliness of our hotel.
The ideal person for this position has experience, enjoys working individually or on occasion as a team, is well-spoken, energetic, and personable.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Checks maid cart for supplies and stocks as needed.
- Greets guests immediately with friendly, sincere acknowledgement.
- Strips dirty linens and towels and removes used amenities from the room/suite.
- Cleans rooms/suites as assigned, which includes: making beds, cleaning bathrooms, dusting, vacuuming, and washing windows. Reports rooms as clean and available.
- Reports maintenance deficiencies in order to maintain room in compliance with hotel standards.
- Replenishes linens and guest amenities.
- Cleans balconies (if applicable).
- Responds to special requests by guests, such as providing extra amenities or service time requests.
- Ensure all assigned rooms are clean and tidy by the end of the shift
SUPPORTIVE FUNCTIONS:
In addition to the performance of the essential functions, this position may be required to perform a combination of the following supportive functions, with the percentage of time performing each function to be solely determined by the supervisor based upon the particular requirements of the company.
- Attend all mandatory meetings.
- Report all suspicious persons or activities, hazardous conditions, etc. to Safety/Security Department.
- Provide customer service to guests, including information about hotel services, activities and local attractions.
- Provide general public assistance, instruction and/or guidance for guests and employee safety in the event of an emergency.
- Assist fellow team members as requested.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Below is a listing of the physical requirements for the standard performance of this job:
Frequency Key: Rare, Occasional, Frequent, or Constant
- Sitting Rare
- Walking, Standing Constant
- Climbing Stairs Frequent
- Crouching/Bending/Stooping Frequent
- Reaching Frequent
- Grasping Frequent
- Pushing/Pulling Frequent, up to 100 lbs.
- Near Vision Constant
- Far Vision Constant
- Hearing Frequent
- Talking Occasional
- Smelling Constant
- Lifting/Carrying (50 lbs.) Frequent
- Travel Never
SPECIFIC JOB KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY:
The individual must possess the following knowledge, skills and abilities and to be able to explain and demonstrate that he or she can perform the essentials functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation.
- Ability to arrive to work on time and when scheduled.
- Physically able to move large objects such as: carts, large bags of linen, ironing board.
- Physically able to operate cleaning equipment such as: vacuum cleaners, brooms, spray bottles.
- Ability to read and recognize room/suite numbers.
- Ability to communicate effectively with guests and other team members verbally and in written form.
- Ability to understand and follow directions, and perform job functions with limited supervision.
- Ability to follow all safety procedures and standards and ability to recognize and act in emergency situations.
Requirements:
- High school diploma or GED preferred
- Detail-oriented, confidential, and professional
- Ability to read, write and speak English
- Must be able to lift and carry up to 25 pounds at times
- Must be able to stand for long periods of time and reach, bend, lift and pull
About The Principal Hotel:
The Principal Hotel is a one of kind organization dedicated to serving our guest with top tier service by making them feel like they are at home. Our property was previously a school which is currently in the process of being renovated into a 41 room Boutique hotel in the downtown heart of Columbia Il.
The Principal Hotel benefits include benefits like health care, paid time off, retirement savings and professional development. Starting wage is $15.00 an hour.
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