Description

At Mereté, we are committed to establishing a supportive and welcoming workplace environment where bias is acknowledged and overcome and where all associates feel welcomed and supported. We value and develop people from all backgrounds and, experiences, leading us to better serve our guests, associates, and community.

Mereté is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to status as a protected veteran or a qualified individual with a disability, or other protected status, such as race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or age.

GENERAL CLEANER

Associates are paid weekly!

SUMMARY
Perform general cleaning of guest rooms and lobby/common areas in accordance with checklists using RPM, CARE and GCPM processes. Maintain property cleanliness and ensure facilities are in good working condition.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Perform scheduled general cleaning of guest rooms including inspecting/flipping mattresses and box springs, vacuuming behind and underneath furniture, spot cleaning carpets and upholstery, touch-up painting, dusting, cleaning bathrooms, ensuring all hardware and appliances are present in the room and in working order, cleaning, and replacing light fixtures and inspecting grout and caulking.
• Perform miscellaneous minor repairs including but not limited to tightening loose toilet seats, changing light bulbs.
• Perform general/deep cleaning of all guest rooms, meeting rooms and/or common spaces in accordance with procedure and brand-standard guidelines. 
• Immediately report all maintenance problems, unusual findings or safety hazards to Management and maintenance technician.
• Follow company safety and security policies.
• Follow Hazardous Material Management Program procedures for handling and disposing of chemicals, blood borne pathogens, etc., including using Safety Data Sheets (SDS).
• Protect company tools, equipment, machines, and other assets in accordance with company policies and procedures. 
• Attend all mandatory meetings.
• Perform other duties as assigned. Attendance and punctuality are essential functions of this position. 
• Regular and reliable attendance and punctuality are essential functions of this position. 
• Treating others with respect and behaving in a manner that is positive, productive and encourages teamwork at all times is an essential function of this job.

PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION

• Constantly standing/walking on stairs, tile, and rubber mats covering tiles, linoleum, concrete, padded carpet, marble, gravel, etc. 
• Constant repetitive motions of stooping (bending at the waist), twisting (knees, waist, and neck), crouching (bending at the knees), and reaching /pulling (overhead/extension). 
• Frequent climbing of ladders and steps.
• Frequently lifting/carrying equipment and supplies weighing average of 5 – 50 lbs without assistance. 
• Occasionally lifting/carrying equipment and supplies weighing up to 100 lbs with assistance. 
• Frequently pushing/pulling of equipment carts, equipment, and supplies up to 100 lbs. 

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Working with and exposed to fumes, chemicals, vibrations, humidity, cold, heat, dust, liquid chlorine, etc. 
• Must adhere to the Hotel’s cleaning and safety standards procedures. 
• Use of Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) including appropriate footwear, safety goggles, gloves and using proper lifting techniques.
• Maintain security of work area and equipment while maintaining the level of safety required and exhibited by the hotel and OSHA requirements.

SUCCESS FACTORS

• Complete general cleaning process in efficient, timely and effective manner as measured by individual room inspections.
• Follow all safety procedures. 
• Follow all appropriate policies and procedures while constantly striving to improve all standards of operation. 
• Ability to communicate effectively with the public and other team members. 
• Complete appropriate safety training and certifications to perform duties. 
• Meet or exceed productivity standards.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of painting and wallpaper skills is encouraged.
• Must pass criminal background check.