Housekeeper- Residence Inn Akron/South- Green Ohio - Full-time

divdivdivpbr/pp id="isPasted"Hotel Equities, a multi-award-winning hotel development and hospitality management company, is currently searching for a remarkable strongHousekeepernbsp;/strongfor the Residence Inn Akron South-Green, Ohio/ppstrongJob Purpose:/strong/ppCleans and prepares guest rooms and public areas by meeting established standards of cleanliness and propriety to assure guest satisfaction and maximize revenues. Warm, knowledgeable service and helpful guidance reassure guests theyrsquo;ve made the right choice to stay with us./pulliRetrieves items from shelves and storerooms, sets up cleaning cart with supplies, constantly maintaining carts and storerooms in a clean and orderly fashion to enhance efficiency and ease of cleaning rooms./liliCleans and wipes windows, doors, walls, closets and fixtures in rooms, public areas and hallways, often using ladders or stools to clean hard to reach areas, in order to maintain a clean, presentable and attractive facility at all times./liliWashes shower walls and tub, cleans toilet(s) and stall walls if applicable, wipes exposed pipes, cleans mirrors, sink(s) and walls in order to have clean and sanitary guest and public restrooms./liliReplaces towels, soaps and all room amenities and restocks literature that has been removed by previous guest or is soiled and torn to ensure adequate supply for arriving guests./liliWashes all hard floor areas (linoleum, tile, etc.) by hand to remove dirt and soiled areas./liliDusts and polishes all furniture, fixtures and wall hangings including using a duster to reach vents and ceiling corners to remove dust and cobwebs./liliStrips bed of all linen and remakes with fresh, checking bedspread, blankets and bed pads for cleanliness, replacing if soiled. Lifts mattresses to check for soil between mattresses and under bed./liliChecks closet for cleanliness, wiping closet door, handle and overhead shelves and restocking the guest room supplies such as hangers, extra blankets and pillows./liliVacuums rooms, public areas and hallways, operating vacuums weighing up to 25lbs., and lifting/moving heavy furniture in order to vacuum entire area of carpet including underneath furniture and hard to reach areas./liliInspects all door and window locks to ensure they are in working order and immediately alerts management to an unsecured or unsafe situation for the safety of guests and employees./liliInspects all room equipment (TV, lights/lamps, faucets, radios) to ensure proper working order and immediately reports all room status and room maintenance deficiencies, in writing, to the Executive Housekeeper for prompt repair/resolution./liliSecures and maintains custody of equipment, keys and supplies at all times in order to protect and preserve hotel property./liliMaintains a friendly, cheerful and courteous demeanor at all times./liliPerforms other duties as assigned, requested or deemed necessary by management./liliOTHER DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES/liliAssists the laundry department by retrieving soiled linen from carts throughout the hotel, sorting laundry into correct size loads, utilizing industrial washers, dryers and pressers, folding and distributing the cleaned linen to storage closets and/or carts./liliCleans patio/balcony areas by sweeping or hosing the floor and wiping down all furniture and fixtures, picking up garbage and cleaning patio/balcony doors and windows./liliProvides assistance to other employees and departments to contribute to the best overall performance of the department and hotel./li/ulpstrongQualifications and Requirements:/strong/ppHigh School diploma /Secondary qualification or equivalent./ppExperience with Marriott, Hilton, IHG, Wyndham or cleaning standards./ppstrongThis job requires the ability to perform the following:/strong/pulliMust have basic knowledge of general cleaning principles, use of cleaning products and operation of standard cleaning equipment./liliMust have vision ability to see minute debris and dirt in poorly lit areas, and to read written instructions and computer print-outs./liliMust have upper body strength to lift up to 50lbs. continually throughout an 8 hour shift./liliMust have finger, hand and upper body dexterity to push, pull and move levers, equipment and furniture throughout 8 hour shift./liliMust be able to work with arms raised above head throughout an 8 hour shift./liliMust be able to maneuver fully loaded maid cart, weighing up to 50lbs., through hallways and into/out of closets during entire work day./liliMaterial/Equipment Used/liliBasic residential cleaning equipment such as vacuums, floor buffers and carpet cleaning equipment. Cleaning cart. Ladder/stepping stool. Commercial washers, dryers and pressers./liliExposure to hazardous chemicals on a continual basis./liliProlonged strenuous physical activity in indoor climate-controlled environment. Excessive heat and humidity in laundry./li/ulpstrongOther:/strong/pulliBeing passionate about people and service./liliStrong communication skills are essential when interacting with guests and employees./liliReading and writing abilities are used often when completing paperwork, logging issues/complaints/requests/ information updates, etc./liliProblem-solving, reasoning, motivating, and training abilities are often used./liliHave the ability to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends and/or holidays/li/ulpstrongnbsp;/strong/ppstrongAmazing Benefits At A Glance:/strong/pul type="disc"liTeam Driven and Values Based Culture/liliMedical/Dental/Vision/liliVacation amp; Holiday Pay/liliSame-day pay available/liliEmployee Assistance Program/liliCareer Growth Opportunities/ Manager Training Program/liliReduced Room Rates throughout the portfolio/liliThird Party Perks (Movie Tickets, Attractions, Other)/lili401(k)/liliEmployee assistance program/liliEmployee discount/liliFlexible schedule/liliFlexible spending account/liliLife insurance/liliParental leave/liliReferral program/li/ulpbr/p/div/div/div