** ROOM ATTENDANT**

**Job Category****:** HOUSEKEEPING **Requisition Number****:** ROOMA001450 Showing 1 location **Job Details**

**Description**

**ROOM ATTENDANT JOB DESCRIPTION:**

**$500 Sign On Bonus**

**The Williamsburg Lodge and Conference Center:** This guest and conference facility combines the ambiance of an American folk-art motif with contemporary comforts and conveniences. Many of the 323 guest rooms feature cypress paneling, hardwood floors and rocking chairs. Families and conference attendees appreciate the spaciousness of the rooms in the Tazewell Wing.

Clean and prepare guest rooms according to the quality FORBES standards;

Change bedding and make beds as directed;

Clean floors and walls by sweeping, mopping, scrubbing, vacuuming;

Vacuum rooms and hallways; keep public area around cart clean;

Clean and polish furniture and fixtures;

Clean windows, glass partitions, and mirrors using appropriate cleaners;

Move and rearrange some furniture, as needed; turn mattresses;

Replenish supplies such as drinking glasses, linens, writing supplies, and bathroom items;

Gather and empty trash;

Deliver any items requested by guests to rooms; make sure guests have all amenities;

Carry linens, towels, toilet items, and cleaning supplies using wheeled carts or by hand as needed;

Follow safety and security procedures;

Notify supervisor of the need for any major repairs to rooms/furnishings; report damage, theft or found articles; and

Perform other duties as required.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Ability to: (1) deal with the public and co-workers with tact and courtesy; (2) use a vacuum cleaner; (3) comprehend oral and written instructions

Willingness and ability to adhere to applicable grooming and appearance standards.

Six months to one-year hotel housekeeping related experience.

Must be proficient in English.

**Must be available to work all shifts including days, nights, weekends, and holidays**

**Physical requirements include, but are not limited to**: (1) performing heavy cleaning; high and low dusting; (2) transporting objects weighing up to 60 pounds; (3) a great amount of walking in all types of weather and (4) lifting, standing and bending up to 8 hours daily.

***STANDARDS****: Maintain a positive, enthusiastic outlook; smile and greet guests, employees, managers, and supervisors; show respect for and cooperate at all times with those for whom and with whom you work; report to work as scheduled and on time; meet appearance standards; perform assigned tasks accurately and on time.*

**Benefits:**

* Beautiful historic setting

* Competitive benefits for eligible employees include:

* health insurance

* pension plan

* vision plan

* medical and dependent care flexible spending accounts

* Sick, vacation, and holiday pay

* 401(k) plan with a portion of contributions matched

* life insurance

* long-term disability

* accidental death and dismemberment insurance

* group travel accident insurance

**About Colonial Williamsburg:**

From our Historic Area to Hotels, Colonial Williamsburgs mission that the future may learn from the past is part of everything we do. The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation is a private, not-for-profit educational institution welcoming guests to the worlds largest living history museum which brings the past to life through museum theater, 18th-century trades, historic sites, and more. The Foundation also includes two world-class art museums, featuring the nations premier folk art collection, plus the best in British and American fine and decorative arts from 16701840. The Colonial Williamsburg Company boasts a rich history as well, having hosted and entertained guests from around the world with an impressive collection of amenities including our hotels, guest homes, food and beverage outlets, championship golf courses, and spa & fitness center.

**Our Team:**

Universal acceptance for everyone, everywhere is at the heart of the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation. We promote diversity & inclusion of thought, culture, and background, which connects our entire team. As such, Colonial Williamsburg is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion or religious creed, mental or physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status, military or veteran status, citizenship, or other characteristics protected by state or federal law or local ordinance.

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