Housekeeping Attendent

Housekeeper

Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies is searching for Housekeepers for 1st and 2nd shift. The Housekeeping Department is responsible for upholding and maintaining the cleanliness and safety standards of Ripley's Aquarium & Attractions, regardless of the time of day or time of year.

Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following tasks:

• Reporting to work on time and in proper uniform.
• Following all safety procedures and chemical handling guidelines. Including wearing proper gloves and encouraging coworkers to do the same.
• Emptying trashcans and sanitary receptacles as well as picking up trash inside and out.
• Keeping the entire grounds outside the facility clean and free of trash, gum, stray pine straw, etc.
• Cleaning toilets and urinals.
• Stocking towels, toilet tissue, soap and air-freshener.
• Sweeping, scrubbing and mopping floors.
• Stripping and waxing hard floors.
• Vacuuming carpet.
• Shampooing carpet.
• Dusting silk plants, signs, walls, lights, etc.
• Cleaning up accidents.
• Cleaning windows and mirrors.
• Cleaning acrylic.
• Informing Housekeeping Supervisor or Manager of Operations immediately of anything broken or needing attention.

Physical requirements include:

• Ability to lift up to 60 pounds
• Work may involve stepladders, or lifts, reaching overhead, bending, and stooping, climbing and crawling.
• Able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.

Preferred qualifications include:

• Ability to follow directions
• Articulate, friendly and well-spoken.

Language:
Fluent in English