Housekeeping Houseperson

Job DetailsLevel: EntryJob Location: Crowne Plaza St Louis Airport - Bridgeton, MO 63044Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: NoneSalary Range: $15.50Job Category: Hospitality - Hotel POSITION SUMMARY To clean guest hallways, linen closets, and provide room attendants with supplies to ensure the company's high standards of cleanliness.   EXAMPLES OF DUTIES   ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Clean  walls, mirrors, tiles, tables, windows and floor surfaces using cloths, mops, sponges, brushes, and/or cleaning agents by extending arms over head, bending and stooping. Strip and/or move furniture which may require lifting bedspreads weighing a maximum of 40 lbs and moving furniture weighting a maximum of 150 pounds. Dust all furniture, pictures,  window ledges, and vending areas thoroughly. Maintain cleanliness of public space, i.e.: lobby, public restrooms, offices, elevators and stairways as assigned. Push and pull vacuum throughout hallways, empty trash, and remove dirty linen from room attendant’s carts.  Replenish amenities, linens, and supplies in linen closets, which may require lifting boxes up to 80 pounds. Sign for keys, retrieve, push cart weighing up to 150 pounds. Visually inspect hallway areas for cleanliness and appearance. Must report all repairs or maintenance problems to supervisor. Push and/or pull laundry carts on/off laundry truck. Clean hallways/guest rooms with “Spin Bonnet” machine.  Use “Extractor” machine for deep cleaning when assigned. Greet guests in hallways or in passing, ask if they are enjoying their stay.   SUPPORTIVE FUNCTIONS In addition to performance of the essential functions, this position may be required to perform a combination of the following supportive functions. Respond in a timely manner to guests requests for items such as an iron, safety instructions, assistance, direction, and/or other information as requested. Report all suspicious persons, activities or hazardous and unsafe conditions to a supervisor or manager. Turn in all items found in associate’s working area to the property Lost and Found Department. Other duties as assigned by the supervisor such as cleaning rooms, assisting Room Attendants or cross training when necessary. Qualifications SPECIFIC JOB KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES The individual must possess the following knowledge, skills and abilities to be able to explain and demonstrate that he or she can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of skills and abilities. Ability to push or pull equipment weighing up to 150 pounds.   Ability to lift and carry objects weighing an average of 25-80 pounds. Ability to scrub and scour surfaces, extending arms over head to perform cleaning tasks, and work in confined spaces. Ability to communicate effectively with other associates, as well as guests. Ability to follow instructions, directions, and meet deadlines, including daily cleaning of assigned hallways as specified by management. Basic ability to comprehend English language sufficient to understand information such as labels and instructions and basic guest requests.   QUALIFICATION STANDARDS   EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE Any combination of education and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the job.