Housekeeper - Inns of Santa Cruz

Job Summary Under supervision, cleans and prepares lodging rooms for Guests and cleans indoor and outdoor common areas.

May answer guest questions and provide excellent service to Guests.

Unique Job Requirements Works in a small inn or medium sized motel to provide service to guests by cleaning and preparing rooms, bathrooms and common areas for guests.

Works inside in rooms and common areas and out side on walkways, hallways and common areas.

Works around dust, dirt, and chlorine based chemical cleaning products.

Required to work weekends and holidays.

Must wear company issued uniforms.

Job Tasks Sweep, vacuum, dust, mop, scrub, polish, and sanitize bathrooms, spas and bedrooms.

Change bed linen.

Empty trash containers and pick up trash in and around rooms and outdoor areas.

Replenish linen, towels, and toiletry supplies in each room.

Clean outdoor furniture, umbrellas, decks, handrails and fencing.

Operate hand/push cart.

Move furniture and equipment.

Shampoo and spot clean carpets.

Clean kitchens, sinks and refrigerators.

Wash, dry and put away dishes and pots and pans.

Wash windows, shower stalls, and walls.

Test spa chlorine levels and ads chlorine to meet standards.

Replace light bulbs.

Report repairs required and property damage; may write work orders.

Lock doors and turn on/off lights.

Report unusual or suspicious circumstances.

Report and turn in items left in rooms.

May provide vacation relief in other job classes and do other related work as assigned.

Relationships (Internal) All levels of Santa Cruz Seaside Company Team Members.

Relationships (External) Some Guest contact.

Qualifications: Training and Experience Housekeeping, cleaning or janitorial experience is desirable.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Knowledge of cleaning techniques and supplies.

Able to clean and prepare rooms, bathrooms, kitchens, spas and common areas using a variety of equipment and supplies.

Able to follow safety practices and proper lifting techniques.

Able to follow verbal and written directions.

Able to open and lock doors and windows and turn on and off lights.

Able to write reports.

Able to communicate clearly and concisely verbally and in writing.

Able to work independently and as a part of a team.

Able to report unusual conditions/circumstances, repairs required and vandalism.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements Able to stand and walk for 7 and one half hours and clean up to 14 rooms per day.

Able to climb stairs, stand on a 4 ft.

ladder and step in and out of small spaces.

Able to lift up to 30 lb.

from ground to shoulder and drag or push laundry bags weighing up to 50 lb.

Able to safely perform repeated bending, stretching, pushing, lifting, climbing and stooping.

Bi-manual dexterity.

Licenses / Insurance n/a Testing Upon Offer or Hire Criminal Background Check