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Housekeeping Houseperson

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Hourly
Full-time
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Compensation

Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Exact $18.00
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Work Schedule

Flexible
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
employee discount
Retirement Plan
Paid training
Flexible Schedule

Job Description

This position is for a dedicated custodian role in the hospitality industry, located at a hotel facility in Durham, North Carolina. The hotel operates as a full-service lodging establishment that values cleanliness, guest satisfaction, and professional service. As part of a team committed to maintaining a welcoming and sanitary environment for guests, the custodian plays a crucial role in enhancing the overall guest experience through meticulous cleaning and upkeep of public spaces and guest corridors.

The custodian is responsible for maintaining the highest standard of cleanliness throughout the premises, including the guest towers, entryways, outdoor terraces, sidewalks, and linen ... Show More

Job Requirements

  • Must be punctual and dressed in proper attire
  • Ability to lift up to 100 pounds frequently
  • Ability to perform physical activities including walking and standing
  • Must have basic math skills for addition and subtraction
  • Must have English language proficiency for communication
  • Ability to operate cleaning equipment
  • Flexibility to work varied shifts as business demands
  • Willingness to perform various custodial and maintenance tasks
  • Previous experience preferred but not required

Job Qualifications

  • Previous experience preferred but not required
  • Developed English language skills to effectively communicate with guests and employees
  • Ability to perform basic addition and subtraction
  • Ability to handle laundry carts and carpet machines
  • Physical stamina to lift and carry objects up to 100 pounds
  • Ability to work as part of a team and follow instructions
  • Dependability and punctuality
  • Basic knowledge of safety and housekeeping procedures

Job Duties

  • Reports to work dressed in proper attire and on time following proper clock in/out procedure
  • Communicate by radio with Front Desk, Housekeeping, and Engineering to facilitate guest requests and department needs
  • Cleans Upper and Lower Terrace, front entrance, and sidewalks daily prior to going to the floors
  • Ensures cleanliness of all guest tower corridors
  • Stocks all linen closets for next day prior to end of shift
  • Assists with special exterior cleaning projects as needed
  • Assists in proper placement of chairs and tables
  • Assists Housekeeping in maintenance of guest rooms, public areas, and storage areas
  • Dusts furniture and equipment, washes windows, walls, woodwork, and blinds
  • Cleans and polishes furniture, collects and disposes of refuse
  • Cleans outside of guest room doors, hall lights, and vents
  • Removes newspapers and dishtub items
  • Exchanges dirty glasses with clean ones
  • Moves equipment, replaces light bulbs, sets up equipment
  • Assists Room Attendants in supplying materials and stripping guest rooms
  • Monitors and maintains back-of-house areas
  • Vacuums hallways daily
  • Reports damage or missing equipment
  • Ensures compliance with house rules and safety
  • Maintains guest room corridors
  • Sets up cribs and rollaways
  • Updates guest service board
  • Performs other duties as assigned

Job Qualifications

Experience

No experience required

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