Housekeeping Room Attendant

JOB SUMMARY

Reporting to the Head Housekeeper, the Room Attendant is responsible for cleaning assigned guest rooms according to the standards of Amsterdam Inn & Suites, including the daily changing of bed linens, replacing towels, windows, fridges, cleaning the bathroom, dusting, vacuuming carpets and the removal of garbage and recyclables. Ensure all corridors, housekeeping closets and public areas are cleaned to company standard. Complete daily assignment sheets and document any deficiencies in the guest rooms.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

The following is a list of the essential duties and responsibilities of this job. The tasks and time spent performing each task may vary as business needs require. The management of Amsterdam Inn & Suites maintains the right to modify job duties and responsibilities at its discretion.

DUTIES

· Follow policies and procedures and standards of Amsterdam Inn & Suites

· Follow all safety and security procedures and regulations while performing daily duties

· Strip and make all bed types (King, Queen, & Double) during your shift. (The number of rooms to clean will vary depending on occupancy)

· Dust shelves, artwork in rooms and wipe windows

· Clean entire bathroom, including the bathtub, walls, mirror, shelves, floors, and sink

· Dust and clean kitchen counter, cabinets and all appliances

· Empty all the trash and leave clean trash cans in each assigned guestroom

· Vacuum and mop each assigned guest room on a daily basis

· Clean guest rooms and restock with appropriate supplies

· Use proper chemicals to clean rooms and common areas (lobby, public washrooms, etc)

· Obtain a housekeeping cart at the beginning of the shift and store it in the appropriate place at the end

· Follow the daily checklist and make sure every item on the list is covered

· Turn in keys and unused supplies at the end of each shift

· Maintain uniform and grooming standards (especially footwear) in accordance with standards and procedures of the Amsterdam Inn & Suites

· Cater to guest requests

· Report guest issues to the Head Housekeeper

· Perform all duties assigned by the Head Housekeeper

· Perform “house person” duties when assigned such as Public Areas

· Must be fully prepared for emergency procedures (i.e. use of fire extinguishers, fire alarms & other safety requirements, including the providing of emergency medical assistance

· Perform other duties as they may be assigned by the management

· Performs small maintenance tasks as required - battery changes, toilet issues, tv issues, loose screws, light bulb changes, etc…..

· Maintain cleanliness of the filters in the heat pumps

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty listed above satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required. Employees who do not possess the requirements for a job at the time of hire are expected to attain the skills, knowledge and abilities required within a specified period of time as agreed upon, in writing, with the Head Housekeeper. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Characteristic and Ability Requirements

· Proven cleaning ability with attention to detail

· Approachable, pleasant, polite

· Able to work quickly, meet deadlines

· Self-starter and able to work with minimum supervision

· Must be able to understand both oral and written English

· Ability to meet the physical demands of the position

· Able to work various shifts, including weekends and holidays

Educational Requirements

· Education Required: N/A

· Other Education/Certification/Training preferred: N/A

Work Experience Requirements

· Work experience required: Previous housekeeping experience is an asset

· Job related experience required: Knowledge of cleaning techniques and products an asset

Technical Requirements

· Equipment: N/A

· Software: N/A

· Other: Working knowledge of cleaning chemicals

Competencies

· Customer Focus

· Teamwork

· Problem Solving and Decision-Making

· Professionalism

· Dependability and Reliability

Physical Requirements

· This position requires a moderate level of physical exertion; standing for long periods of time; occasional lifting of up to 25 pounds. A low intensity of sensory effort is required.

Working Conditions

· This position requires the individual to perform primarily indoors, with exposure to chemicals and odours.

Job Type: Permanent

Benefits:

• On-site gym
• RRSP match
• Vision care

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Experience:

• Cleaning: 1 year (preferred)

Language:

• English (required)

Ability to Commute:

• Florenceville-Bristol, NB E7L 3K5 (required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Florenceville-Bristol, NB E7L 3K5: Relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person