
Houseperson
- Memphis, TN
- Permanent
- Full-time
- under variable temperature conditions
- under variable noise levels.
- outdoors/indoors.
- around fumes and/or odor hazards.
- around dust and/or mite hazards.
- around chemicals.
- around bio-hazards.
- Maintain complete knowledge of and comply with all departmental policies, service procedures and standards.
- Maintain complete knowledge of correct maintenance and use of equipment. Use equipment only as intended.
- Anticipate guests' needs, respond promptly and acknowledge all guests.
- Maintain positive guest relations at all times.
- Be familiar with all hotel services/features and local attractions/activities in order to respond to guest inquiries accurately.
- Resolve guest complaints, ensuring guest satisfaction.
- Monitor and maintain cleanliness, sanitation and organization of assigned work areas.
- Ensure security of any assigned keys and beeper.
- Review assignment sheet and update completed assignments. Check with Floor Supervisor and Housekeeping office for additional assignments throughout the shift.
- Organize work duty priorities.
- Review assigned area and complete general removal of any trash or debris on floors.
- Check assigned floor closets and complete linen requisition to replenish linen supplies.
- Stock linen carts with linen and supplies. Transport linen carts to appropriate floor closets and stock according to diagram.
- Maintain cleanliness and organization of floor closets; remove trash, wipe down shelves/counters; sweep and wax floor; remove non-floor closet items and transport to proper storage areas.
- Remove all dirty linen from assigned Room Attendant's carts and closets and place in laundry chute.
- Remove all dirty glassware from assigned Room Attendants' carts and closets. Transport to Stewarding. Return clean and capped glasses to floor closets in racks.
- Clean the following designated areas with proper chemicals, tools and equipment:
- guest room floor corridors.
- floor closets.
- service corridors.
- elevators, tracks and landings.
- guest vending areas.
- stairwells.
- Wipe down all surfaces of vending machines, ice machines, laundry machines/counters/shelves.
- Ensure that nothing is stored in stairwells.
- Transport any Room Service trays/items in guest hallways to service elevator landings.
- Check under furniture for debris and remove if present.
- Inspect condition of all furniture for tears, rips and stains and report damages to Supervisor.
- Move furniture in the guest rooms for general cleaning.
- Clean guest room windows.
- Dust and polish all woodwork.
- Remove all dust, debris and foreign particles from upholstered furniture, including crevices and under cushions.
- Dust pictures, frames, mirrors, fire extinguisher boxes, exit signs, air vents.
- Clean all lamps, light fixtures and light switches; check for proper working condition.
- Strip landings.
- Remove dust, spots and smears from windows, frames and ledges; wash windows as assigned.
- Remove dust, grease and smears from house phones and reposition properly.
- Inspect condition of planters and plants; remove debris, polish planters.
- Remove dust, dirt, marks and fingerprints from doors and doorframes.
- Remove stains, scuff marks, and dust from baseboards, ledges and corners.
- Polish all brass surfaces.
- Empty trash containers.
- Remove trash; debris and cobwebs from balconies/patios.
- Provide timely delivery of any items requested by guests. Retrieve items from guest rooms and return to proper storage areas.
- Report any damages or maintenance problems to the Supervisor.
- Turn over any lost and found items to the Supervisor.
- Ensure security of guest room access and hotel property.
- Vacuum hallways.
- Turn mattress and box springs according to rotation schedule.
- Assist Room Attendant as assigned.
- Stock Housekeeping department supplies.
- Ability to count.
- Ability to:
- perform job functions with attention to detail, speed and accuracy.
- prioritize and organize.
- be a clear thinker, remaining calm and resolving problems using good judgment.
- follow directions thoroughly.
- understand guests' service needs.
- work cohesively with co-workers as part of a team.
- work with minimal supervision.
- maintain confidentiality of guest information and pertinent hotel data.
- satisfactorily communicate with guests, management and co-workers in a courteous, empathetic and discreet manner.
- maintain regular and punctual attendance.
- adhere to Peabody grooming standards.
- exemplify Peabody Service Excellence®.
- Knowledge of proper chemical handling.
- Experience in Hospitality Industry in similar position.
- Previous guest relations training.
- Endure various physical movements throughout the work areas.
- Reach overhead.
- Ability to bend, squat, kneel, climb including stairs and reach on a daily basis.
- Ability to perform tasks requiring sustained repetitive motion (for example: cleaning windows and vacuuming).