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Job Description

The Housekeeper/Laundry Worker at Historic Blue Moon Hotel in New York, NY is responsible for keeping guest rooms, public spaces, and laundry facilities clean, sanitized, and presentable. This role supports a comfortable guest experience through routine housekeeping, safe chemical handling, and efficient laundry operations.

Key Responsibilities

  • Clean guest rooms thoroughly, including dusting, vacuuming, bed making, and bathroom sanitation using appropriate cleaning equipment and chemical agents.
  • Manage laundry operations efficiently by sorting, washing, drying, folding, and distributing linens and towels according to hotel standards.
  • Maintain public areas such as lobbies, hallways, elevators, and restrooms by completing regular cleaning routines.
  • Follow safety data sheets (SDS) guidelines for the safe and responsible handling of chemical agents.
  • Use janitorial equipment effectively for floor care tasks, including mopping, sweeping, buffing, and polishing to support consistently pristine conditions.
  • Follow housekeeping management procedures to prioritize tasks and maintain consistent quality standards.
  • Assist with heavy lifting when moving furniture or large laundry loads, applying proper manual handling techniques to help prevent injury.

Required Qualifications

  • Proven experience in hotel housekeeping or custodial roles, including knowledge of sanitation practices.
  • Strong skills in floor cleaning and floor care techniques using a range of cleaning equipment.
  • Ability to handle chemical agents safely while staying compliant with safety data sheets (SDS).
  • Excellent customer service skills with a friendly, professional attitude toward guests and team members.
  • Familiarity with hotel emergency procedures and safety protocols to help ensure a secure environment.
  • Proficiency in vacuuming, general cleaning tasks, and the use of janitorial supplies.
  • Physical stamina for heavy lifting and manual handling tasks required during cleaning routines.

Technologies & Tools

  • Safety data sheets (SDS)
  • Janitorial equipment

Pay & Work Location

Salary: USD 17.00 per hour.

Work location: Onsite in New York, NY.

Work type: In person.

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