Housekeeper

This position must provide clean, sanitary, comfortable, orderly and satisfying surroundings for the guests, employees, and public. The housekeeper promotes sanitary conditions which prevent the spread of infection and odors. The housekeeper must follow the required procedures for handling, cleaning, disposing, or moving of objects/materials and/or the clean-up of trash and other waste from the resort property including campground buildings and facilities.

DUTIES

Clean cabins, hallways, restrooms, and other public meeting health standards.

Clean rugs, carpets, upholstered furniture, and/or draperies, using vacuum cleaners and/or shampooers.

Empty wastebaskets, empty and clean ashtrays, and transport other trash and waste to disposal areas.

Sweep, scrub, wax, and/or polish floors, using brooms, mops, and/or powered scrubbing and waxing machines.

Dust and polish furniture and equipment.

Keep storage areas and carts well-stocked, clean, and tidy.

Polish silver accessories and metalwork such as fixtures and fittings.

Replace light bulbs.

Ensure that cabins and other public areas are clean and free of offensive odors.

Replenish supplies such as drinking glasses, dishes, silverware, linens, and bathroom items.

Sort, count, clean linens, and store them in linen closets.

Wash windows, walls, ceilings, and woodwork, waxing and polishing as necessary.

Request repair services as needed.

Disinfect equipment and supplies, using germicides or steam-operated sterilizers.

Hang draperies and dust window blinds.

Move and arrange furniture, and turn mattresses.

Observe precautions required to protect resort and guest property, and report damage, theft, and found articles to supervisors.

Wash dishes and clean kitchens, cooking utensils, and silverware.

QUALIFICATIONS

Excellent guest service and hospitality skills

Self-motivated with excellent organizational skills and attention to detail

Ability to lift and carry up to fifty (50) pounds at a time

Ability to push and pull heavy items and equipment

Ability to multi-task several activities and duties simultaneously

Ability to function and act independently

Ability to work well with people, in a team environment and to communicate effectively both written and oral

Ability to function in a fast paced environment, under short time constraints, and within established deadlines

Ability to work a flexible schedule including extended hours, weekends, and holidays