Cabinkeeper Postcard Cabins Starved Rock Ottawa Illinois

Hotel Equities, a multi-award-winning hotel development and hospitality management company, is currently searching for a remarkable Cabinkeeper for the Postcard Cabins Starved Rock in Ottawa Illinois

Job Purpose:

Cleans and prepares Cabins and public areas by meeting established standards of cleanliness and propriety to assure guest satisfaction and maximize revenues. Warm, knowledgeable service and helpful guidance reassure guests they’ve made the right choice to stay with us.

• Thouroughly cleans assigned cabins (and cabin patios), including wiping and cleaning windows, doors, walls, closets, floors, bathrooms, appliances, and fixtures cabins, public areas and hallways, often using ladders or stools to clean hard to reach areas, in order to maintain a clean, presentable and attractive facility at all times.


• Washes shower walls and tub, cleans toilet(s) and stall walls if applicable, wipes exposed pipes, cleans mirrors, sink(s) and walls in order to have clean and sanitary guest and public restrooms.


• Replaces linen, toiletries, and collateral in each cabin. Washes all hard floor areas (linoleum, tile, etc.) by hand to remove dirt and soiled areas. Vacuums all carpeted areas.


• Inspects all room equipment (TV, lights/lamps, faucets, radios) to ensure proper working order and immediately reports all room status and room maintenance deficiencies, in writing, to direct supervisor for prompt repair/resolution.


• Maintains a friendly, cheerful and courteous demeanor at all times.


• Performs other duties as assigned, requested or deemed necessary by management.

Qualifications and Requirements:

High School diploma /Secondary qualification or equivalent.

Experience with Marriott, Hilton, IHG, Wyndham or cleaning standards.

This job requires the ability to perform the following:

• Must have basic knowledge of general cleaning principles, use of cleaning products and operation of standard cleaning equipment.


• Must have vision ability to see minute debris and dirt in poorly lit areas, and to read written instructions and computer print-outs.


• Must have upper body strength to lift up to 50lbs. continually throughout an 8 hour shift.


• Must have finger, hand and upper body dexterity to push, pull and move levers, equipment and furniture throughout 8 hour shift.


• Must be able to work with arms raised above head throughout an 8 hour shift.


• Must be able to maneuver fully loaded maid cart, weighing up to 50lbs., through hallways and into/out of closets during entire work day.


• Material/Equipment Used


• Basic residential cleaning equipment such as vacuums, floor buffers and carpet cleaning equipment. Cleaning cart. Ladder/stepping stool. Commercial washers, dryers and pressers.


• Exposure to hazardous chemicals on a continual basis.


• Prolonged strenuous physical activity in indoor climate-controlled environment. Excessive heat and humidity in laundry.

Other:

• Being passionate about people and service.


• Strong communication skills are essential when interacting with guests and employees.


• Reading and writing abilities are used often when completing paperwork, logging issues/complaints/requests/ information updates, etc.


• Problem-solving, reasoning, motivating, and training abilities are often used.


• Have the ability to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends and/or holidays

Salary: $16/hour

Insurance:

Medical, dental, vision insurance available for full-time employees and their families; Short-term and Long-term Disability Insurance; Supplemental Life Insurance; and Flexible Savings Account

Retirement:

After 6 months of employment, employees are eligible to enroll for 401k with up to a 5% company match

Paid Time Off:

Vacation Time - 80 hours on your first 3 years of service; Sick Time – 1 hour accrued per 30 hours worked

Paid Holidays:

New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas Day

Other benefits:

Career Growth Opportunities