Housekeeper- Inn Express Wichita Northeast

The Holiday Inn Express has immediate openings for Housekeepers! We are looking for positive, caring and smiling individuals tojoin our Housekeeping Team!

The Housekeeper is responsible for all cleaning functions to service designated suites and public areas as directed by the Executive Housekeeper or the Housekeeping Supervisor.

• Receivesa list of rooms at the start of shift to identify rooms and public spacesto be cleaned during shift.
• Complete all pre-cleaning duties, including but not limited to, guest supplies,cleaning supplies and linen for housekeeping cart set-up.
• Must becapable of utilizing both hands to perform such tasks as changing bedlinens, scrubbing pots, etc.
• Must becapable of reaching overhead to dust, clean the tops of equipment/appliances and place items in cupboards.
• Must becapable of moving light furniture, (i.e. chairs, tables, etc.) to clean upthese items.
• Must practice safe use of all cleaning agents.
• Must beable to follow all safety practices such as wearing personal protective equipment, reading chemical warning labels, and other safe work practices.
• Prepare housekeeping cart for the next day’s use.
• Removeall trash and dirty linen from guest suites.
• Keep all hallways, public areas and closets clean, neat and vacuumed.
• Reportall missing items from rooms (i.e. irons/boards, hair dryers, etc.) to Executive Housekeeper.
• Must beable to use two-way radios, telephones, general office equipment,industrial washer, dryer, irons, vacuum, floor buffer, wet vac and other housekeeping equipment.
• Ensure proper care of housekeeping equipment and facilities and report all maintenance as needed.
• Maintain high standards of personal appearance and grooming, which include compliance with dress code and uniform requirements.
• Always maintain a professional and friendly demeanor.
• Must be attentive, courteous and efficient in dealings with guests, managers andall other employees.
• Comply with brand standards and regulations to encourage safe and efficient hotel operations.
• Establish and maintain good communications and teamwork with fellow employees andother departments within the hotel.
• Exhibit helpful and willing attitude to serve guest requests.
• Communicate with other hotel staff to accommodate special guest requests.
• Participate in all-employee meetings, events and other functions required by management.
• Be familiar with all policies, hotel rules and hotel terminology.

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Knowledge of hotel, housekeeping and hotel laundry operations required.
• Flexibility to work various shifts, including evenings and weekends.
• Longhours are sometimes required.
• Exhibitsinitiative, responsibility and flexibility.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Friendly,cooperative manner and patience in dealing with customers and staff.
• Must beable to communicate clearly and professionally in English with coworkers,employees, owners, and management, both written and verbally.
• Must beable to understand and follow directions, guidelines and work objectives as set forth by the supervisor.
• Must beable to understand the potential hazards and subsequent procedures involved in working around commercial cleaning agents and lighting machinery.
• Must usecommon sense and integrity in ensuring the security of guest belongings while working in occupied suites.
• Must be effective at listening to, understanding, and clarifying the concerns andissues raised by guests and co-workers.

• Heavywork – Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50pounds of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.
• Abilityto stand during entire shift.
• Abilityto reach overhead, utilize both hands, to bend over and to stoop andkneel.
• Abilityto operate light equipment such as vacuum cleaners and dishwashers.
• Must becapable of climbing and descending stairs during their shift.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to fulfil the requirements of this position if such accommodation does not create an undue hardship forthe company.