Join us as our nextHousekeeping Attendantat Navy Gateway Inns & Suites, with the Navy Exchange Service Command in Oak Harbor, WA

ELIGIBLE FOR A $ 500.00 HIRING INCENTIVE (must meet eligibility req’t)

Why the Navy Gateway Inn & Suites (NGIS) and Navy Exchange Service Command (NEXCOM)?

This is where YOU fit in: NGIS Whidbey Island is in need of a Housekeeping Attendant to answer the call; a team player who is dedicated to supporting our local Naval community, and operational successes on a day to day basis. You will perform a variety of tasks which involve making the NGIS a home away from home for our valued guests. Your work will make an impact and support how our organization serves the best customer – our Military patrons and their families.

So, what does a typical day look like? What does it take to succeed?

o Is required to attend and complete mandatory training programs to obtain housekeeping certification and re-certification.

o The incumbent is required to obtain a housekeeping certification within 6 months of employment.

o Moderate physical effort moving furniture and the use of hand or lightweight powered cleaning equipment

o Must pass a pre-employment criminal background check.

ü Medical/Vision & Dental

ü 401(k) & Pension Plan

ü Life & Disability Insurance

ü Sick and annual leave accruals

ü Tuition reimbursement program

ü Continuity of Employment Programs for Military Spouses

ü Tax Free shopping, worldwide, at any Navy Exchange location

ü Access to on-base amenities, including lodging, bowling, gym, movie theaters, & much more (where available)!

• Includes LifeMart Discount Savings Program

Job Summary:

Regularly performs the full range and scope of housekeeping services at a Navy Gateway Inn and Suites and/or Navy Lodge property including, but not
limited to: cleaning guest rooms, interior public spaces, storage areas, laundry rooms, exterior spaces, etc. These services include, but are not limited
to: vacuuming, mopping, dusting, scrubbing, washing, moving items, polishing, cleaning, removal of debris/trash, transporting clean and dirty linen /
towels, etc. Uses hand and powered cleaning equipment in connection with performing duties.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Cleans guest rooms and other assigned areas. Operates cleaning equipment, e.g. vacuum cleaner, carpet cleaner, waxer and polisher. Empties

• Cleans iron and ironing board and replaces cover, as necessary. Cleans and ensures proper functionality of luggage racks and ensures proper

• Places proper number of amenities in room to include consumables and non-consumables. Removes and replaces bed linen, inspects mattresses

• Greets and welcomes guests upon sight, always maintaining outstanding guest relations.
• Ensures privacy and security of guests is maintained at all times.
• Cleans, vacuums and mops corridors, stairways, guest laundry, patios and balconies. Shampoos rugs/carpets and polishes rails of stairways on a

• Performs deep cleaning as required by program standards (e.g. on a scheduled basis and upon check-out of guests in "pet friendly" rooms and in

• Maintains cleanliness and order of storage rooms.
• Continually communicates the status of cleaned rooms and other spaces to supervisor through completion of daily assignments or property

• Accomplishes minor repairs and maintenance of equipment used and reports to supervisor when major repair or replacement is required.
• Cleans and inspects exterior spaces such as parking lots and outside passage ways.
• May be required to load and unload trucks/vans. Assists with the receipt of supplies from vendors, the assembly, separation, storage and delivery of

• Responsible for the pass key and other keys as assigned. Returns all keys at the end of each shift.
• Must report immediately to the supervisor such things as no luggage in a stay-over guest room, no service needed, room status vacancies, extra

• Reports any "lost and found" items to the housekeeping supervisor immediately, listing the room number or area where item(s) was found.
• May be responsible for the set-up and breakdown/clean-up of the complimentary "self-service" breakfast bar. Assists with preparing, heating,

• Completes all required safety & security training.

• Maintains a clean and safe environment. Applies knowledge of blood-borne pathogens safety measures to determine potential safety concerns

• Performs laundry operations at the facility.
• May be required to possess a valid state driver's license to travel to other lodging facilities as required within the normal scope of duties.
• May be required to obtain NHG housekeeping certification within 6 months of employment as well as other certification requirements.

No experience required High School graduate or equivalent preferred.

Physical requirements: moderate physical effort moving furniture and the use of hand or lightweight powered cleaning equipment.