What are the responsibilities and job description for the Housekeeper position at Fairfield by Marriott Harrisonburg?
Job Overview
We are seeking a dedicated and energetic Housekeeper/Laundry professional to join our hospitality team. In this vital role, you will be responsible for maintaining the cleanliness, sanitation, and overall appearance of guest rooms, public areas, and laundry facilities. Your efforts will ensure a welcoming environment that exceeds guest expectations and upholds the highest standards of hygiene and safety. This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to a vibrant hospitality setting where attention to detail and customer service excellence are paramount.
Duties
- Perform thorough cleaning of guest rooms, including dusting, vacuuming, floor care, and sanitation of surfaces using appropriate cleaning equipment and chemical agents.
- Handle laundry operations efficiently, including sorting, washing, drying, folding, and storing linens and guest clothing items while adhering to safety data sheets (SDS) guidelines for chemical handling.
- Maintain cleanliness in public areas such as lobbies, hallways, restrooms, and common spaces by executing janitorial tasks with precision.
- Operate cleaning equipment safely and effectively, including vacuum cleaners, floor buffers, and industrial cleaning tools.
- Follow hotel housekeeping management procedures to ensure consistency in service quality and compliance with safety protocols.
- Manage heavy lifting tasks related to linen carts or cleaning supplies while practicing manual handling safety procedures.
- Respond promptly to guest requests or concerns related to housekeeping services with a friendly and professional attitude, ensuring excellent customer service at all times.
Experience
- Previous experience in hotel housekeeping or custodial roles is highly preferred; familiarity with hotel emergency procedures is a plus.
- Demonstrated ability in industrial cleaning or janitorial experience that includes handling chemical agents safely and effectively.
- Knowledge of hotel housekeeping management practices and sanitation standards is advantageous.
- Experience with floor care techniques such as stripping, sealing, waxing, or polishing floors is desirable.
- Strong understanding of safety data sheets (SDS) for chemical agents used in cleaning processes.
- Ability to perform physical tasks involving heavy lifting and manual handling comfortably while maintaining safety standards.
- Excellent customer service skills combined with a proactive approach to maintaining cleanliness and hygiene standards within a hospitality environment.
Join us in creating memorable experiences by ensuring our spaces are spotless, safe, and welcoming!
Pay: From $14.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
Benefits:
Employee Discounts, Job Training, Vacation & Paid Time OffSalary : $14