Room Attendant - Mountain Shadows - Mountain Shadows
Paradise Valley, AZ 85253
About the Job
Position Summary:
The Room Attendant is responsible for cleaning rooms and facilities job duties instructed by the Housekeeping Supervisor, Assistant Director of Housekeeping, and Director of Housekeeping. Responsibilities include:
• The ability to follow payroll and key sign-out procedures.
• The ability to clean mirrors, furniture, ash urns, elevators, and doors.
• The ability to inventory and maintain the cleanliness of all linen closets and empty trash.
• Work well with other staff members by planning and following a definite cleaning schedule this will enable work to go faster and smoother.
• Follow instructions and training given by supervisor. Be cooperative and receptive to changes and helpful hints.
• All lost and found articles must be turned in to a supervisor or the Director of Housekeeping.
• The ability to spot clean furniture and carpets as instructed.
• At the start of the work day, obtain work reports from supervisor and proceed to load cart with the supplies needed for the days cleaning.
• The ability to assist in moving beds and furniture as requested.
• The ability to offer assistance to guests when requested or needed.
• The ability to report any maintenance deficiencies to housekeeping.
• Following instructions given by Housekeeping supervisor on which rooms to clean first:
example:
1) Clean O/C rooms first. 2) Go to “due-in” rooms and get them ready for check in. 3) Clean C/O rooms. 4) Clean all occupied rooms by 5pm.
• Ensure all bathrooms and beds are cleaned in rooms.
• Vacuum all rooms every day.
• If there are no horsepersons around, sweet patio, wipe down patio furniture, front door and light fixtures. Dust all light bulbs with a dry rag in all rooms.
• Clean all mirrors and mop all tiled floors.
• If any rooms are found occupied or are in use and not listed on reports, report to supervisor immediately.
• Always make yourself available to help out another employee if you finish your section first.
• Clean cart when finished for the day and stock up for the next day of work.
• The ability to employ proper use and maintenance of all equipment and supplies.
• The ability to respond properly in any hotel emergency or safety situation.
• The ability to complete any project assigned by the Director or Assistant Director of Housekeeping.
Specific job knowledge, skill and ability:
The individual must possess the following knowledge, skills and abilities and be able to explain and demonstrate that he/she can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of skills and abilities.
• Prior hotel experience preferred.
• Must adhere to practices of occupational safety and health including wearing personal protective equipment when required. Physical Demands:
• Ability to stand, sit, kneel continually to handle specific demands of quality guest service.
• Ability to stand and/or walk continuously to perform essential job functions.
• Ability to extend arms, scrub, bend, stoop, stand and walk areas for extended periods of time.
• Ability to push, pull or lift heavy loads weighing up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to push and/or pull heavy furniture weighing up to 100 lbs.
• Ability to work in extreme weather conditions hot, cold or wet.
• Hearing and visual ability to be able to observe and anticipate guest needs.
• Sufficient strength and physical dexterity to perform duties and responsibilities of job.