House Person
Job Description
Supervisor’s Title: Director of Housekeeping
Department: Housekeeping
Exempt Status: Hourly/Nonexempt
JOB SUMMARY
Responsible for cleaning common areas and offices with a high level of quality and professionalism.
GENERAL CONDITIONS THAT APPLY TO ALL POSITIONS

• A review of this description has excluded the marginal functions of the position that are incidental to the performance of fundamental job duties. All duties and requirements are essential job functions.
• All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.
• Some requirements may exclude individuals who post a direct threat of significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees.
• This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job‐related instructions and perform any other job‐related duties as specified by their supervisor.
• Requirements are representative of minimum level of knowledge, skills, and/or abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently.
• This document does not create an employment contract, implied, or otherwise, other than an “at will” employment relationship.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Cleaning and Maintaining Inventory

• Thoroughly clean all assigned areas within prescribed Brand Standard guidelines.
• Remove garbage from all common collection areas daily.
• Operate and care for specialized floor, carpet, and upholstery cleaning equipment.
• Receive and put away deliveries.
• Maintain Housekeeping storage rooms.
• Report any lost and found items to the Housekeeping Supervisor immediately, listing the area where the item was found.
• Report any damaged or missing items to Maintenance and the Housekeeping Supervisor.
• Report any suspicious activity within the hotel to the Housekeeping Supervisor.

Safety

• Use all authorized cleaning agents properly and safely.
• Follow proper key control procedures.

Miscellaneous

• Maintain a positive work atmosphere by acting and communicating in a manner so that you get along with

Guests, clients, co‐workers, and management.

• Accommodate Guests’ special requests quickly and professionally.
• Clean Guest rooms and assist in laundry as needed.
• Adhere to proper grooming and dress codes for the department.
• Knowledge of and ability to carry out hotel emergency procedures.

House Person Job Description page 1 of 2 As of 1/1/2013
House Person
Job Description
Perform all other duties as directed, developed, or assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS

• Education and/or Experience: No educational requirement.
• Language Skills: Must be able to understand the proper use of the equipment and chemicals and verbal instructions.
• Technical Skills: Knowledge of proper cleaning agent handling and safety procedures.
• Reasoning Ability: Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: No requirements.
• Other Skills and Abilities: Able to operate equipment such as, but not limited to, vacuum cleaner, washer, dryer, carpet shampooer, etc. Ability to work flexible hours including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Seeing – Must be able to see well enough to clean common areas.
• Hearing – Must be able to hear well enough to communicate on the phone and in person.
• Standing/Walking/Mobility –Must be able to push a vacuum, move about hotel, etc.
• Climbing/Stooping/Kneeling – Must be able to climb four flights of stairs. Must be able to stoop and kneel for general cleaning.
• Lifting – Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds.
• Fingering/Grasping/Feeling – Must be able to write (sign keys in/out, fill out work orders, etc.).

DISCLAIMER
I have read, understand and voluntarily commit myself to the general guidelines contained in this document. I also understand that this is only a basic description of my job, and it does not, nor is it intended to, outline all of the specifics of the responsibilities that I will be expected to perform. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
/ /
Employee Signature Date
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $15.00 - $16.00 per hour
Expected hours: 25 – 30 per week
Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Shift:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Morning shift

Experience:

• Cleaning: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person