Housekeeping Manager

Prairie Hotel in Yelm, WA is hiring a Housekeeping Manager for an onsite, part-time role. In this position, you help keep the property clean, orderly, and ready for guests by completing routine room service and heavier cleaning tasks.

The work includes maintaining high standards across floors, windows, carpets, and furniture, while following established procedures for cleaning chemicals and equipment to protect surfaces and fixtures.

Compensation and Schedule

• Pay: $20.00 - $22.00 per hour
• Job type: Part-time
• Work location: In person (onsite)

What You’ll Do

• Service, clean, or supply hotel rooms
• Gather and empty trash
• Clean hotel floors by sweeping, mopping, scrubbing, or vacuuming
• Follow procedures for chemical cleaners and power equipment to prevent damage to floors and fixtures
• Mix water and detergents or acids in containers to prepare cleaning solutions, according to specifications
• Strip, seal, finish, and polish floors
• Notify managers when major repairs or additions are needed for building operating systems
• Requisition supplies or equipment needed for cleaning
• Clean windows, glass partitions, or mirrors using soapy water or other cleaners, sponges, or squeegees
• Steam clean or shampoo carpets
• Clean and polish furniture and fixtures
• Dust furniture, walls, machines, or equipment
• Move heavy furniture, equipment, or supplies for cleaning

Requirements

• Education: High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
• Experience: One year related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience (minimum 1 year)
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
• Ability to print and speak simple sentences
• Ability to add and subtract two-digit numbers
• Ability to multiply and divide with 10’s
• Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume, and distance
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions
• Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations
• Ability to use an internet browser
• Knowledge and skills such as time management, being detailed oriented, communication skills, ability to self-manage, and professionalism
• Ability to use a timekeeping system

Technology, Equipment, and Tools

• Technologies: Internet browser
• Equipment: Computer, phone, cleaning equipment

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Regularly required to walk, use hands, reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear
• Frequently required to stand, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
• Regular exposure to outdoor conditions
• Occasional exposure to fumes or airborne particles
• Noise level is usually moderate

Benefits

• Employee discount