Full job description

Four Time Hotel of the Year Award Winner Seeking Enthusiastic Housekeeping Associate.

Perks

Quarterly Bonus, Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance Offered, Associate Travel Discount Program, Paid Time Off

Palmer Gosnell Hospitality is thrilled to share that it is now open for applications for the role of Housekeeping Associate at the Residence Inn by Marriott – Ocean City. We are seeking a candidate with at least 2 years of experience as Housekeeping Associate with a branded hotel. While not mandatory, candidates with Marriott brand experience will be given special consideration.

: Position Title: Housekeeping Associate

Reports To: Executive Housekeeper, General Manager

JOB SUMMARY

The purpose of the Housekeeping Associate is to ensure that housekeeping quality standards are adhered to and goals for the housekeeping department are achieved. The housekeeping supervisor is directly responsible for standards of cleanliness, associate morale, budgetary goals and inter-departmental relations.

GENERAL CONDITIONS THAT APPLY TO ALL POSITIONS

• A review of this description has excluded the marginal functions of the position that are incidental to the performance of fundamental job duties. All duties and requirements are essential job functions.
• All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.
• Some requirements may exclude individuals who post a direct threat of significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees.
• This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and perform any other job-related duties as specified by their supervisor.
• Requirements are representative of minimum level of knowledge, skills, and/or abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently.
• This document does not create an employment contract, implied, or otherwise, other than an “at will” employment relationship.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Weekly walk around – documented inspections of guestrooms, public areas and support facilities with DOS and housekeeping manager.
• Implement and maintain controls and procedures to ensure that the highest standards of cleanliness and maintenance are achieved.
• Identify and receive agreement on how to maintain various methods and/or processes to achieve constructive communications:
  • Daily Huddle sessions with the Director of Services and Housekeeping Manager.
  • Productive and interesting monthly department meetings.
  • Attractive and up-to-date posting area for memos, announcements, etc.
  • Preparation, approval by DOH, and posting of weekly schedule by 12:00 noon on Thursdays.
  • Efficient and effective inter-departmental meetings.
• General cleaning programs for the public areas and outlets of the hotel
• Knowledge of all housekeeping cleaning equipment and preventive maintenance program for each machine; training all associates on proper usage and handling of cleaning equipment and chemicals.
• Working with the DOS and housekeeping manager to be proficient in the administrative operation of applicable departments of responsibility and for other special projects as requested.
• Primary operation of the Housekeeping Department on a day-to-day basis.
• Thorough Supervisor/Housekeeper training and review process.
• Comprehensive WORK ORDER PROGRAM TO ENSURE THAT:
  • Work orders are written.
  • Work orders are catalogued and followed up.
  • Follow up with Engineering for a thank-you, or for reason for lack of completion.