Housekeeping Room Attendant
Job Description
Join Sheraton Hotel in Edison, NJ to clean and refresh guest rooms while following established procedures, safety standards, and key controls.
Responsibilities
- Clean and sanitize guest room surfaces including bathtub, toilet, sink, walls, mirrors, tiles, counters, and floors using cloths, mops, sponges, brushes, and/or cleaning agents
- Follow cleaning procedures and instructions for proper use of cleaning agents
- Strip and make beds, including changing bed linens and lifting bedspreads up to 50 lbs
- Dust furniture and room surfaces, including pictures, drawers, window ledges, and shelves
- Vacuum the entire room and empty trash
- Replenish amenities, linens, and supplies in guest rooms
- Handle room key procedures: sign for keys, move to assigned rooms, and restock the heavy cart
- Visually inspect each room for cleanliness and appearance, then signify room completion
- Comply with attendance rules and be available to work on a regular basis
- Perform other job-related duties as assigned
- Clean and stock guest rooms to support high standards of cleanliness
Requirements
- Self-starting work style with an even disposition
- Maintain a professional appearance and manner at all times
- Ability to communicate well with guests
- Team-focused attitude and willingness to pitch-in with coworkers
- Knowledge of chemical cleaning agents and operation of various cleaning equipment
- Ability to push and/or pull equipment up to 100 lbs
- Ability to scrub and scour surfaces, including extending arms over head, and work in confined spaces
- Deliver customer-focused service: positive guest interaction and professionalism in all circumstances
- Treat guests and associates with courtesy and respect
- Meet and strive to exceed hotel standards for work procedures, dress, grooming, punctuality, and attendance
- Adapt to changes in work area and hotel procedures; learn new skills; solve routine problems and ask for help when needed
- Adhere to hotel security policies, especially key controls, lifting heavy objects, chemical use, and reporting safety hazards/concerns
Education
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Experience
- Housekeeping management: 1 year (Preferred)
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Safety & Security
- Guest and associate safety is a priority
- Follow security policies and procedures, including key controls, lifting heavy objects, chemical use, and reporting safety hazards
Work Details
- Job type: Full-time
- Pay: $21.00 - $21.20 per hour
- Work location: In person
- Location: Edison, NJ (onsite)
Note: This job description excludes non-essential or marginal functions incidental to the role. Duties may be assigned by the supervisor. The description may change at the Company’s discretion and does not create an employment contract. Associates remain employed “at will.”