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(NNSY PORTSMOUTH NAVY GATEWAY INNS & SUITES) HOUSEKEEPING ATTENDANT

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Hourly
Exact $18.40
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Employee Discounts
Uniform allowance
safety training

Job Description

NGIS Norfolk NNSY is a well-established organization located in Portsmouth, Virginia, providing hospitality services primarily for military personnel and their families. It operates Navy Gateway Inn and Suites and Navy Lodge properties, offering guests comfortable accommodations and quality service in support of the Navy community. The organization is known for its commitment to maintaining clean, safe, and welcoming environments for all visitors. Employing a dedicated staff, NGIS Norfolk NNSY prioritizes excellence in customer service, operational efficiency, and adherence to high standards of housekeeping and hospitality management throughout its facilities.

The current opportunity is for a full-time Housekeeper position, offering a starting pay of $18.40 per hour. This role involves performing the full range of housekeeping services across the Navy Gateway Inn and Suites or Navy Lodge properties, encompassing guest rooms, public spaces, storage areas, laundry rooms, exterior spaces, and more. The Housekeeper will be responsible for cleaning tasks such as vacuuming, mopping, dusting, scrubbing, washing, and polishing, as well as moving furniture and handling removal of trash. Use of hand and powered cleaning equipment to perform these duties is a daily expectation.

Housekeepers in this role play an essential part in maintaining the cleanliness and safety of the lodging environment, ensuring guests have a pleasant stay through impeccable room preparation and attention to detail. Beyond routine cleaning, the position involves deep cleaning tasks for pet-friendly rooms and those with ADA service animals, as well as upkeep of kitchen areas, disinfecting dishes and cookware, and managing amenities in guest rooms. Emphasis is placed on guest relations, requiring the Housekeeper to greet guests warmly, maintain guest privacy and security, and communicate room status effectively to supervisors.

Additional responsibilities include minor equipment maintenance, inspection and cleaning of exterior spaces, assisting with supply receipt and merchandise storage, and ensuring key control protocols are followed. The role may require travel to other lodging facilities within the scope of duties and obtaining certifications related to food handling and NHG housekeeping within the first six months of employment. Moderate physical effort is required, including moving furniture and operating lightweight powered equipment.

Candidates with no prior experience are welcome to apply, though a high school diploma or equivalent is preferred. The position includes comprehensive training and safety protocols, contributing to a robust and supportive work environment. This full-time role, typically requiring 35 or more hours per week, offers a stable and rewarding career path within a respected organization serving military communities. If you have a strong work ethic, attention to detail, and a commitment to providing excellent hospitality services, this Housekeeper opportunity at NGIS Norfolk NNSY presents an excellent chance to make a meaningful impact in guest experiences while advancing your career in the hospitality industry.

Job Requirements

  • High school graduate or equivalent preferred
  • no experience required
  • physical ability to perform moderate physical effort
  • ability to move furniture and use hand or lightweight powered equipment
  • Food handling certification may be required
  • valid state driver’s license may be required
  • ability to obtain NHG housekeeping certification within 6 months
  • ability to work full-time (35+ hours)

Job Qualifications

  • High school graduate or equivalent preferred
  • no prior experience required
  • ability to operate hand and powered cleaning equipment
  • basic knowledge of cleaning methods and safety
  • good communication skills
  • ability to follow instructions
  • physical ability to perform moderate labor
  • customer service orientation

Job Duties

  • Cleans guest rooms and other assigned areas
  • operates cleaning equipment
  • empties wastebaskets
  • dusts, waxes and polishes furniture
  • washes walls, partitions, air vents
  • disinfects and deodorizes toilet bowls and lavatories
  • washes and replaces window treatments
  • cleans ceiling fixtures
  • changes light bulbs and room partitions using ladders and scaffolds
  • moves furniture to clean under and behind
  • cleans kitchen areas including stoves, ovens, microwaves, refrigerators, cabinets and floors
  • disinfects dishes, utensils and cookware
  • cleans iron and ironing board
  • ensures proper functionality of luggage racks
  • places proper number of amenities in rooms
  • removes and replaces bed linen
  • inspects mattresses and pull-out sofas
  • moves and repositions beds
  • greets and welcomes guests
  • ensures privacy and security of guests
  • cleans corridors, stairways, guest laundry, patios and balconies
  • shampoos rugs and carpets
  • performs deep cleaning in pet-friendly and ADA service animal rooms
  • maintains cleanliness of storage rooms
  • communicates room status to supervisor
  • performs minor equipment repairs
  • cleans exterior spaces
  • assists with receipt and storage of supplies
  • responsible for pass key control
  • reports unusual circumstances and lost and found items
  • sets up and cleans breakfast bar
  • completes safety and security training
  • performs laundry operations
  • may travel to other facilities
  • may obtain NHG housekeeping certification

Job Criteria

Experience

No experience required


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