Housekeeper

Housekeeper

Anant is seeking an experienced Housekeeper, capable of consistently maintaining high standards of cleanliness and attention to detail. As part of our hospitality team, teamwork is paramount and vital to the overall guest service experience.

Our ideal candidate has previous experience in hospitality and housekeeping; however, this experience is not required in order to apply. Because our housekeepers regularly interact with guests, we are seeking an individual with a friendly attitude and personable nature to ensure that guests feel comfortable and welcome during their stay. This individual is also able meet the physical demands of this position throughout the duration of each shift.

Anant is an industry leader in hotel development, construction and management throughout the Midwest. Our hotel brands include Aloft, EVEN Hotel, Holiday Inn, Holiday Inn Express, and Fairfield Inn & Suites. We believe in our core values of Honesty, Transparency and Loyalty! To learn more about us, check out our website at http://www.anant.life!

Job Functions

• Retrieve items from shelves and storerooms, sets up cleaning cart with supplies, constantly maintaining carts and storerooms in a clean and orderly fashion to enhance efficiency and ease of cleaning rooms.
• Clean and wipe windows, doors, walls, closets and fixtures in rooms, 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.
• Wash shower walls and tub, clean toilet(s) and stall walls if applicable, wipe exposed pipes, and clean mirrors, sink(s) and walls in order to have clean and sanitary guest and public restrooms.
• Replace towels, soaps and all room amenities and restocks literature that has been removed by previous guest or is soiled and torn to ensure adequate supply for arriving guests.
• Wash all hard floor areas (linoleum, tile, etc.) by hand to remove dirt and soiled areas.
• Dust and polish all furniture, fixtures and wall hangings including using a duster to reach vents and ceiling corners to remove dust and cobwebs.
• Strip bed of all linen and remakes with fresh linens, checking bedspread, blankets and bed pads for cleanliness, replacing if soiled.  Lift mattresses to check for soil between mattresses and under bed.
• Check closet for cleanliness, wiping closet door, handle and overhead shelves and restocking the guest room supplies such as hangers, extra blankets and pillows.
• Vacuum rooms, public areas and hallways, operating vacuums weighing up to 25lbs., and lifting/moving heavy furniture in order to vacuum entire area of carpet including underneath furniture and hard to reach areas.
• Inspect all door and window locks to ensure they are in working order and immediately alerts management to an unsecured or unsafe situation for the safety of guests and employees.
• Inspect 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 the Executive Housekeeper for prompt repair/resolution.
• Secure and maintain custody of equipment, keys, and supplies at all times in order to protect and preserve hotel property.
• Maintain a friendly, cheerful and courteous demeanor at all times.
• Perform other duties as assigned, requested or deemed necessary by management.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

·       Must be able to communicate effectively with the public and other team members.

·       Must be willing to assist co-workers with their job duties.

·       Must be able to learn new tasks quickly and thoroughly. 

·       Must follow all appropriate policies and procedures.

·       Must possess excellent organizational skills.

·       Must be able to meet personal appearance and cleanliness or hygiene standards.  

·       Must be able to effectively manage time.

·       Must have excellent work history and attendance record.

·       Must be able to work flexible hours, weekends, and holidays.

Physical Requirements

·       Must have vision ability to see minute debris and dirt in poorly lit areas, and to read written instructions and computer printouts.

·       Must have upper body strength to lift up to 50 lbs. 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 workday.

·       Must be able to complete 2.5 rooms in a one-hour time frame.

Education and Experience

·       High school diploma preferred.

·       Experience in housekeeping or janitorial work preferred but not required.

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

Anant, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any individual based on race, color, sex, national origin, age, religion, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, military or veteran status, disability, or any factors prohibited by applicable law.

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