Housekeeping Room Attendant

If you enjoy creating neat and tidy spaces, meeting new people and have a passion for hospitality, we would love to speak with you! The Courtyard by Marriott at NMSU is hiring in the housekeeping department. Here we highly encourage growth and development leaders from within and "We've Got Your Back", is our company culture. Enjoy access to healthcare, dental insurance, vision coverage, 401(k) with match, paid leave, and hotel discounts in the Marriott worldwide reservation system.

The Room Attendant will ensure that the highest standards for cleanliness and sanitation are maintained within each of their assigned guest rooms. Reporting to the Housekeeping Supervisor and/or Executive Housekeeper, is responsible for the overall cleanliness of assigned rooms/suites. They will also report maintenance deficiencies in order to maintain rooms/suites in compliance with OSHA and other required standards.

MAJOR DUTIES:

• Check housekeeping cart for supplies, stock as needed.
• Greet guests immediately with friendly/sincere acknowledgement.
• Strip dirty linens/towels and remove amenities from room/suite.
• Clean rooms/suites, as assigned, which includes: making beds, cleaning bathrooms, dusting, vacuuming and washing windows/tracks. Report rooms as clean and available.
• Reports maintenance deficiencies in order to maintain room in compliance with hotel standards.
• Replenish linen and guest amenities.
• Clean balconies, if applicable.
• Respond to special requests by guests (such as providing extra amenities or service).
• Requires ability to follow verbal directions.
• Requires thorough knowledge of cleaning procedures as well as cleaning supplies.
• Always represent the hotel in a positive manner; SMILE

PHYSICAL REQUIRMENTS:

• Must be able to stand and walk for the duration of the shift
• Requires continuous movement, including bending, reaching, stretching, and twisting
• Must be able to lift and carry 20–30 lbs. repeatedly throughout the shift
• Occasionally required to lift, push, pull, or move up to 50 lbs. (e.g., linen bags, carts, supplies)
• Must be able to push and maneuver housekeeping carts across various surfaces, including carpeted hallways
• Ability to bend, kneel, and squat regularly to clean guest rooms, bathrooms, and under furniture
• Must be able to grasp and use cleaning tools such as vacuums, mops, and spray bottles
• Ability to climb stairs and occasionally use step stools for high-reach areas
• Stamina and physical condition to perform repetitive tasks throughout the day

Qualifications

• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to maintaining high cleanliness standards
• Must be over age 18
• Previous experience a plus