Housekeeper/Room Attendant

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Gulf Coast Hotel Management Inc

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Posted 6 months ago

Full Time

Wheeling, Illinois

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Smart Summary

The Room Attendant is responsible for maintaining the cleanliness and organization of guest rooms and public spaces. This includes performing various cleaning tasks, inspecting areas for health and safety standards, and ensuring supplies are replenished.

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Job Description

Find your place to belong, join our Team! Earn great pay and benefits while honoring your craft alongside the best hospitality professionals in the area.  Not just your typical job, work in a respectful and progressive environment that values what people bring to the team!

The Room Attendant reports to the General Manager (GM) and/or Assistant General Manager (AGM) and Housekeeping Leader, working to maintain the consistent cleanliness and organization of our guest rooms and spaces.

Job Description 

Perform a wide variety of cleaning tasks to meet brand and Gulf Coast standards including cleaning guest rooms, public spaces, laundry and working shifts that vary by
 day and week depending upon business needs. 

Primary Job Duties 

  • Receive a list of rooms at the start of shift to identify rooms and public spaces to be cleaned during shift: 
    • Move-Out Cleans: a deep cleaning when a guest checks out 
    • Stay-Over Cleans: a service performed while the guest continues to reside in the hotel 
    • Clean all rooms according to brand and Gulf Coast cleanliness standards within the allotted time 
  • Maintain an orderly cart according to brand and Gulf Coast standards. Carts should be stocked and ready to go at the beginning of the shift 
  • Clean rooms, hallways, lobbies, restrooms, corridors, elevators and stairways so that health standards are met and the property is clean to brand and Gulf Coast standards 
  • Clean doors, door frames, vents, windows, cabinets, walls, outlets, packaged terminal air conditioner (PTAC) and windows 
  • Inspect rooms and public areas to accepted health and safety standards 
  • Replace soiled linen and towels, disinfect bathroom surfaces, dust or wipe down all surfaces, vacuum, sweep and/or mop floors 
  • Replenish room supplies, toilet paper, soap, trash liners, etc. 
  • Empty wastebaskets and transport other trash and waste to disposal areas 
  • Observe precautions required to protect hotel and guests, immediately reporting any damage to a room, as well as any contents that should not be in a room (drugs, weapons, animals, etc.) to the GM 
  • Notify GM of any maintenance issues. 
  • Notify GM of left behind guest belongings and bag and tag the items according to policy 
  • Keep storage areas and carts well-stocked, clean and organized 
  • Wash and fold laundry 
  • Wear appropriate attire per the dress code  
  • May be asked to stay on site in the event of a catastrophe
  • Other duties as assigned  

 Essential Skills 

  • Integrity – display strong moral principles and work ethic by behaving ethically, acting fairly and taking responsibility 
  • Communication – listen effectively and follow instructions 
  • Dependability and reliability – display responsible behaviors at work in attendance and punctuality; can work with a sense of urgency; has attention to details; can follow directions and fulfill obligations 
  • Professionalism– maintain a professional presence by demonstrating self-control, maintaining a professional demeanor and a positive attitude 

Physical Requirements  

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

  • Can lift up to 50 pounds 
  • Continuous standing, walking, pushing, pulling, reaching, moving about and lifting furniture/furnishings 
  • Frequently bends, kneels and crouches 
  • Repetitive movement of hands, arms and legs, sweeping, vacuuming, mopping, pushing and wiping 
  • Exposure to hazardous chemicals (cleaning materials), odors, dirt and dust and adverse weather conditions. 

Experience and Requirements 

  • 1 year hospitality or housekeeping experience preferred  
  • Work Authorization required  
  • Flexible schedule required. Evenings, weekends and holidays may be required. 

What we offer:

  • Health and Dental Insurance for Full Time Associates 
  • 401(k) with Employer Match for all Associates 
  • Paid time off for ALL Associates per Associate Guide 
  • Six company paid holidays for Full Time Associates 
  • Time and half for hours worked on designated holidays for all Associates.
  • Employee Assistance Program for Associates and household members
  • Employee Discount Program
  • Employee Hotel Guest Room Program
  • Employee Referral Program

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Gulf Coast Hotel Management Inc

Gulf Coast Hotel Management, Inc. is a Houston, Texas, based hotel management company dedicated to the high-level operation of hotels in order to provide superior service and accommodations for our guests, personal and professional growth and a positive workplace for our Associates and strong financial performance and return on investment for owners and investors. Our senior operations team of dedicated professionals brings more than 135 combined years of relevant experience and expertise and a track record of success in all areas of hotel operations. Operating with passion and a great sense of urgency in everything we do, we are a dynamic, growing, evolving and resourceful hotel company with a primary emphasis on extended stay, select service and focused service hotels. We work consistently and endlessly to effectively maximize revenues and profits, provide service excellence, support our brand affiliations and serve our associates and our communities. We utilize our collective experience and expertise as well as proven systems, tools and technologies to be successful in changing times and to stay resourceful, creative and driven to take on challenges within the industry, in our markets and at our hotels.

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