Job Information
Uniland Development Company House Person in Buffalo, New York
This role requires weekend, holiday, morning availability. Flexibility with scheduling is essential to meet the needs of our hotel operations.
Job Summary
The houseperson will perform any combination of light cleaning duties to maintain overall cleanliness of communal hotel areas and other areas as assigned. Duties may include but are not limited to dusting, vacuuming, washing windows, and cleaning communal hotel bathrooms.
Essential Functions:
% Time Spent
Cleaning hallways, lobbies, lounges, communal restrooms, corridors, elevators, stairways, fitness center, locker rooms, breakrooms, building entryways, and other areas as assigned so that health and safety standards within the specified timeframe, which includes:
Dusting, vacuuming, sweeping, and washing windows/tracks
Wiping down counters, coffee tables, side tables, and other furniture
Using vacuum cleaners and shampooers to clean rugs, carpets, upholstered furniture, and draperies
Bathrooms, showers, toilets, sinks, and countertops
Reporting areas as cleaned and available
Emptying common area trash cans and taking to outside dumpster; replacing trash can with new bag
70%
Supply and equipment management:
Check maid cart for needed supplies before use and stock as needed
Returning items such as luggage carts, large bags of linen, cots, or baby cribs to the designated area
Deliver room amenities to guests as needed such as toiletries, hair dryer, ironing board, TV remote, or other items
Report, turn in and log all lost and found items
25%
Guest services:
Greet or acknowledge guests immediately and politely
Respond to special requests and questions by guests, providing extra amenities in a timely manner
Provide customer service to guests, including information about hotel services, activities and local attractions, or directing the guest to the front desk for more information
5%
Other Duties and Responsibilities:
Prepare room for housekeeping services as needed including removing bed linens, used towels, bringing used linen to laundry room, and emptying trash cans
Report and assist with maintenance deficiencies, safety hazards, accidents, or injuries as needed
Follow Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) requirements, and report any defective, damaged or lost PPE including equipment that does not fit properly to management
Follow all safety procedures and able to recognize and act in emergency situations
Ensure uniform and personal appearance are clean and professional
Maintain a hospitable service atmosphere at all times
Education and Experience:
High School Degree or equivalent preferred
6 months of housekeeping or janitorial services preferred
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
Ability to arrive to work on time when scheduled
Ability to learn, follow and enforce standards for cleanliness with exceptional attention to detail
Physically able to move large objects such as: carts, large bags of linen, ironing board
Physically able to operate cleaning equipment such as: vacuum cleaners, brooms, spray bottles
Strong customer service orientation
Organization and time management, ability to consistently manage workload as assigned
Ability to read and recognize suite numbers
Effectively communicate with guests and team members verbally or in written form
Ability to operate in a 7-day per week, 24-hour per day business setting
Physical Demands & Work Environment:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Constant standing and walking
o Constant reaching and grasping with hands and arms, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling
Constant lifting 50+ pounds, and pushing/pulling 100+ pounds
o Constant near and far vision required
o Frequent exposure to cleaning chemicals
Occasional climbing of stairs
Occasional speaking and listening required
At Uniland Hospitality, we are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees, interns, and applicants regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, veteran status, disability, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, or local law.