Room Attendant

Room Attendant

Clean and prepare guest rooms and public areas meeting the property's established cleaning standards to ensure guest satisfaction and maximize profits.

Responsibilities

• Remove items from shelves and storage and prepare the cleaning cart with products; constantly maintain cleaning carts and storage areas orderly and in good condition to favor efficiency and make room cleaning easier.
• Clean and wipe windows, doors, walls, closets, and accessories in rooms, public areas, and hallways, often using hand ladders or step stools to clean hard-to-reach areas to maintain a clean, presentable, and attractive facility at all times. Wash shower and tub walls, clean toilet(s) and toilet partitions when appropriate; wipe exposed pipes, clean mirrors, sinks, and walls to have clean and hygienic public and guest bathrooms.
• Replenish room towels, soaps, and all room amenities and restock printed materials that the previous guest took or that are soiled or broken to ensure adequate supply for the next guests.
• Hand wash all floor areas (linoleum, tile, etc.) to remove dirt and clean stains.
• Shake and polish all furniture, accessories, and wall-hanging items, including using a duster to reach vents and ceiling corners to remove dust and cobwebs.
• Remove all bedding from beds and remake with fresh linens, checking the cleanliness of bedspreads, blankets, and mattress covers, replacing them if dirty.
• Lift mattresses to check for stains between mattresses and under beds.
• Check the cleanliness of the closet, wipe a damp cloth on the closet door, handle, and top shelves, and restock guest room items such as hangers, blankets, and extra pillows.
• Vacuum rooms, public areas, and hallways operating vacuums weighing up to 25 pounds and lift and move heavy furniture to vacuum all carpeted areas, including under furniture and hard-to-reach areas.
• Inspect all door and window locks to ensure they function correctly and immediately alert management to address any unsafe or dangerous situations to ensure the safety of guests and employees.
• Inspect all room equipment (TV, lights / lamps, faucets, radios) to ensure they function correctly and immediately report the condition of the room and maintenance deficiencies in writing to the Executive Housekeeper to have the situation repaired or resolved without delay.
• Secure and maintain custody of equipment, keys, and materials at all times to protect and preserve the hotel's property.

Qualifications

Education / Formal Training

No formal education or training required

Experience

Previous cleaning experience desirable

Knowledge / Skills

Physical Demands

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.