HOUSEPERSON

The Sheraton Galleria, located at 4 Galleria Blvd is now hiring for a Houseman.

The Housekeeping Houseperson is responsible for maintaining the cleanliness of guest corridors, elevators, and all assigned areas. He/she is also responsible for delivering items to guest rooms (luggage, irons, coffee, etc.).

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Education & Experience:

• High School diploma or equivalent and/or experience in a hotel or a related field preferred.
• Must have a valid driver’s license for the applicable state (property specific).

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Physical Requirements:

• Flexible and long hours sometimes required.
• Heavy work – Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 50 pounds of force frequently

and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.

• Ability to stand during entire shift.

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Essential:

• Approach all encounters with guests and employees in an attentive, friendly, service-oriented manner.
• Maintain regular attendance in compliance with Expotel Hospitality Service standards, as required by scheduling, which will vary according to the needs of the hotel.
• Maintain high standards of personal appearance and grooming, which include wearing the proper uniform and nametag when working.
• Comply at all times with Expotel Hospitality Service standards and regulations to encourage safe and efficient hotel operations.
• Maintain a warm and friendly demeanor at all times.
• Employees must at all times attentive, friendly, helpful and courteous to all guests, managers and fellow employees.
• Walk assigned floors at beginning and end of shift; remove newspapers, trays, empty ash urns, remove trash and/or linens and note any areas that need immediate cleaning.
• Use proper two-way radio etiquette at all times when communicating with other employees.
• Use daily checklist to complete projects listed below as assigned:

a. Elevator lobbies

b. Ash urns

c. Glass tables

d. Furniture

e. Ice machines/vending machines

f. Elevator doors/frames

g. Service landing/linen closets

h. Stair wells

i. Polish floors

j. Other projects as assigned management.

• Practice safe work habits to ensure safety to guests, fellow employees and self.
• Handle items for “Lost and Found” according to the hotel standards.
• At the end of the shift, turn in all keys and assignment sheets to the Housekeeping Office.
• Report maintenance issues to Housekeeping Supervisor/Manager.
• Be familiar with correct guestroom cleaning procedures to assist with cleaning if needed.
• Pick up any Room Attendant’s dirty linen or trash as needed.
• Before leaving section, collect all trash from the service landings and take to/dispose in outside trash dumpsters, per hotel procedures.
• Vacuum guest corridors.
• Assist Housekeeping as needed (i.e. bedboards, roll-aways, flip beds, etc.