Houseman

Job Description

The Housekeeping Houseperson is responsible for the maintenance and cleanliness of all assigned areas and equipment. He/she is also responsible for delivering items to guestrooms (express checkout, newspapers – property specific, etc.).

Duties and Function
• Employees must, at all times, be attentive, friendly, helpful and courteous to all guests, managers and fellow employees.
• Practice safe work habits to ensure safety to guests, fellow employees and self.
• Buff floors daily according to hotel standards.
• Shampoo carpets in the public areas according to hotel standards.
• Shampoo furniture as needed.
• Handle all requests for luggage assistance in a friendly, efficient, and courteous manner.
• Handle items for “Lost and Found” according to hotel standards.
• Clean guestrooms as needed.
• Ensure overall guest satisfaction.
• Complete special projects as assigned by the Housekeeping Supervisor.
• Maintain storage of hotel equipment in proper area.
• Maintain hotel equipment in proper working order.
• Have knowledge of and assist in all emergency procedures.
• At the end of the shift, turn in all keys and assignment sheets to the Housekeeping or Front Office.

General Requirements
• Must be effective at listening to, understanding, and clarifying concerns raised by employees and guests.
• Approach all encounters with guests and employees in an attentive, friendly, courteous and service-oriented manner.
• Attend all hotel required meetings and trainings.
• Maintain regular attendance in compliance with Courtyard by Marriott Curaçao/Highgate Hotel Standards, as required by scheduling, which will vary according to the needs of the hotel.
• Maintain high standards of personal appearance and grooming, which includes wearing the proper uniform and nametag.
• Comply with Courtyard by Marriott Curaçao/Highgate Hotel Standards and regulations to encourage safe and efficient hotel operations.
• Maximize efforts towards productivity, identify problem areas and assist in implementing solutions.
• Must be effective in handling problems, including anticipating, preventing, identifying and solving problems as necessary.
• Must be able to understand and apply complex information, data, etc. from various sources to meet appropriate objectives.
• Must be able to cross-train in other hotel related areas.
• Must be able to maintain confidentiality of information.
• Must be able to show initiative, including anticipating guest or operational needs.
• Perform other duties as requested by management.
• Maintain a warm and friendly demeanor at all times.
• Flexible and long hours sometimes required.
• Heavy work – Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 50 pounds of force frequently and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects.
• Ability to stand during entire shift.