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Guest Room Attendant

Summary

Cleans and maintains hotel guest rooms daily, following strict standards for linen changes, sanitization, and safety, using hotel-grade chemicals and equipment.

  • Be able to clean guest rooms in an 8 hour work day, up to hotel standards
  • Recording room status on work assignment sheets
  • Vacuuming and sweeping carpets and floors
  • Completes special cleaning projects
  • Mopping and cleaning floors
  • Dusting, brushing, polishing and vacuuming furniture
  • Changing linen and making beds., following the hotel’s environmental program
  • Checking for damaged and stained linen
  • Cleaning showers, tubs, sinks and bathroom items
  • Changing terry linen, following the hotel’s environmental program
  • Checking for damaged and stained terry
  • Dusting and cleaning room decorations, microwaves, refrigerators and structure surfaces (i.e., window sills, vents)
  • Removing used guest amenities and trash
  • Replaces all amenities and linens according to hotel standards
  • Keeps cart and linen closets clean and organized at all times
  • Reports irregularities such hot-plates, pets, suspicious persons and behavior, unusual items, and activities to Supervisor
  • Notifies Supervisors of discrepancies such as vacant rooms, etc.
  • Turns in lost and found items as per hotel standards
  • Removes Room Service trays from rooms and places in on floor by room entrance
  • Report engineering issues via synergy by phone system to hotel standards.
  • Immediately report any broken door locks or safety hazards to management for immediate attention through synergy.
  • Assists in preparation and deep cleaning of VIP rooms
  • Cleans spots on walls, clean windows and edges outside guest room.
  • Follows procedures when entering guest rooms, always keeping the guest’s need for privacy in mind
  • Adheres to OSHA regulations and hotel policies and procedures regarding emergencies, safe work practices, and wearing of protective gear as necessary, and chemical bottles properly labeled.
  • Thorough knowledge of proper cleaning methods for various surfaces
  • Use proper chemicals when cleaning as described by department’s procedures
  • Thorough knowledge of proper carpet and upholstery care policies and procedures
  • Performs all duties in a timely and professional manner
  • Performs a visual inspection before leaving any areas
  • Follows procedures for issuance and return of room keys, prioritizing of rooms, recordkeeping, and status updates
  • Demonstrates working knowledge and team effort in accomplishing additional projects as assigned
  • Follows policies and procedures in preparing for and performing turndown service
  • Maintains assigned closets and employee areas in accordance with established policies and procedures
  • Maintains cleanliness and excellent condition of equipment and work area
  • Call in ready rooms to the Housekeeping Department, enter room status through the phone system.

QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS

  • Knowledge of proper chemical handling required
  • Knowledge of cleaning techniques, requirements and use of equipment required
  • Must be flexible enough to work any shifts including evenings, weekends and holidays.
  • Maintains inspection scores above 95% monthly.
  • Minimum 2 years prior experience in cleaning hotel guest rooms in a hospitality industry preferred

Flexible schedule required.