Housekeeper/Laundry Attendant

$19,760 - $21,840/Yr

Hotel Francis - Saint Francisville, LA

Part-time - Entry Level

Saint Francisville, LA

Accommodation

About the position

The Housekeeper/Laundry Attendant is responsible for maintaining the cleanliness and orderliness of guest rooms and public areas in a hotel setting. This role is crucial in ensuring guest satisfaction and maximizing revenues by adhering to established cleanliness standards. The position requires a proactive approach to cleaning and preparing rooms, ensuring that all areas are safe, clean, and welcoming for guests, associates, and vendors. In this role, the Housekeeper will set up and maintain cleaning carts with necessary supplies, ensuring that storerooms are organized and efficient for cleaning tasks. Daily responsibilities include cleaning and wiping down windows, doors, walls, closets, and fixtures in both guest rooms and public areas. The Housekeeper will also be responsible for washing shower walls and tubs, cleaning toilets, and ensuring that all restrooms are sanitary and well-stocked with necessary amenities such as towels and soaps. Additional duties include dusting and polishing furniture, stripping beds of linens, and remaking them with fresh linens. The Housekeeper will inspect and maintain the cleanliness of closets, restocking supplies as needed. Vacuuming of rooms, public areas, and hallways is also a key responsibility. The role requires vigilance in checking the functionality of door and window locks, as well as lights and remotes, to ensure guest safety. A friendly and courteous demeanor is essential, as the Housekeeper will interact with guests and associates regularly. Other duties may be assigned as needed to support the overall cleanliness and operation of the hotel.

Responsibilities

• Cleans and prepares guest rooms and public areas to meet established cleanliness standards.
• Maintains hotel rooms and building for a safe and clean experience for guests, associates, and vendors.
• Sets up cleaning cart with supplies and maintains carts and storerooms in an orderly fashion.
• Cleans and wipes windows, doors, walls, closets, and fixtures in rooms and public areas.
• Washes shower walls and tubs, cleans toilets and stall walls, and wipes exposed pipes and mirrors.
• Replaces towels, soaps, and room amenities, restocking literature for arriving guests.
• Washes hard floor areas by hand to remove dirt and soiled areas.
• Dusts and polishes furniture, fixtures, and wall hangings.
• Strips beds of linens and remakes with fresh linens.
• Checks closet cleanliness and restocks guest room supplies.
• Vacuums rooms, public areas, and hallways.
• Inspects door and window locks for security and alerts management of any issues.
• Checks lights and remotes to ensure functionality.
• Maintains a friendly, cheerful, and courteous demeanor at all times.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Basic knowledge of general cleaning principles and use of cleaning products.
• Ability to operate standard cleaning equipment.
• Ability to scrub and scour surfaces, extending arms over head, bending, and stooping.
• Ability to push and/or pull equipment weighing up to 100 lbs.
• Ability to lift a maximum of 50 lbs.
• Effective communication skills with guests and associates.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends and holidays.

Nice-to-haves

• 1 year of cleaning experience (preferred)

Benefits

• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off