This is the job description for HOUSEKEEPING HOUSEPERSON - UTILITY
Job Title: Housekeeping Houseperson/Utility
Department: Housekeeping
Company: Dimension Hospitality
Reports To: Executive Housekeeper
Supervises: N/A
Job Purpose: To perform a combination of tasks which maintain hotel premises in a clean and orderly manner, thereby contributing to a pleasant, positive guest experience.
Job Responsibilities:
1. Cleans rooms, hallways, lobbies, lounges, restrooms, corridors, elevators, stairways, and locker rooms and other
work areas.
2. Abides by the regulations set forth by the material safety data sheets when using chemicals.
3. Moves/arranges furniture and dusts/polishes furniture, metalwork and equipment.
4. Sweeps, scrubs, waxes, and polishes floors, using brooms and mops and powered scrubbing and waxing
machines. Cleans rugs, carpets, upholstered furniture, and draperies, using vacuum cleaner.
5. Collects soiled linens for laundering and receives and stores linen supplies in linen closet.
6. Cleans bathrooms and replenishes with supplies.
7. Refurnishes room with supplies, towels etc. as required. Supplies cleaning cart with appropriate supplies for
shift.
8. Washes walls, ceiling, and woodwork; washes windows, door panels, and sills.
9. Empties wastebaskets, and empties and cleans ashtrays. Transports trash and waste to disposal area.
10. Takes the initiative to greet guests in a friendly and warm manner.
11. Other duties as assigned.
Job Skills:
1. Use hands to lift, carry, or pull objects that may be heavy.
2. Understand simple instructions.
3. Learn simple procedures and techniques.
4. Perform routine work or the same task over and over again.
Job Qualifications:
Education: High school diploma preferred
Experience: None required
Licenses/Certifications: N/A
Physical Requirements and working conditions:
X Stand for long periods of time
X Walk extended distances
X Lift/carry over 50 lbs.
X Kneel and/or stoop repeatedly
Ability to speak and hear. Close and distance vision. Frequently lifts/carries over 50 lbs. Continual use of
manual dexterity and gross motor skills with frequent use of bi-manual dexterity and fine motor skills.
Working Conditions:
X Outdoor weather conditions
X Near toxic or caustic chemicals
X Continually works in normal office conditions and in close proximity to others.
While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the requirements of the job, management reserves the right to add or remove duties from particular jobs when business need dictates.