Housekeeping Houseperson - Omni Hotels & Resorts

Location

Providence Hotel

The Omni Providence is a landmark hotel in Rhode Island. This hotel is located in the exciting city of Providence and is attached to the Rhode Island Convention Center, Dunkin Donuts Convention Center, as well as the Providence Place Mall. Guests find themselves in walking distance to everything the city has to offer from historical sights to amazing restaurants. The Omni Providence a beautiful Convention Hotel but our associates are what separate us from the rest of the hotels. Our culture provides an atmosphere that allows our associates to learn and grow in their professional development in a fun environment. We strongly encourage promotions from within our company, and as a result, our staff has a solid hospitality foundation. Our diverse staff comes from many different countries in the world and provides a fantastic atmosphere to develop both from a professional and personal level. Although we offer a complete benefit package for all of our full-time associates, all of our associates are provided the greatest benefit of all which is “opportunity”.

Job Description

The Housekeeping Houseperson cleans hallways, elevators, service areas, stairwells and public areas in safe and efficient compliance with policies and procedures, brand standards, and federal, state and local regulations.  Promptly reports emergencies, accidents, injuries, missing articles, damage, engineering items and safety hazards to management.  Reports any deviations from policies, procedures, brand standards and regulations to management.  Must be able to work a flexible schedule including evenings, weekends and holidays.  

Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Walk all assigned spaces at beginning and end of shift. Remove newspapers, service trays, empty ash receptacles, remove trash and/or linens and note any areas that require immediate cleaning. 
• Receive assignments, priority requests, keys and supplies from Housekeeping management. Review assignments, retrieve and stock caddie/cart to ensure all supplies are available to properly clean.  Turn in keys, properly store and secure caddie/cart and unused supplies at end of shift.

• Clean public areas in accordance with policies, procedures and brand standards. Clean hallways, elevators, service areas, stairwells, etc.  Perform quality check on public space televisions, telephones and lamps. 

• Remove soiled linen, towels and trash and place in appropriate locations in the prescribed manner.

• Assist housekeepers with portable refrigerators, rollaway beds, cribs etc. as needed.

• Proper use of cleaning equipment and supplies.

• Respond to and resolve housekeeping requests and complaints by guests.

• Prompt reports to management of all emergencies, injuries, missing articles, damage, mechanical problems and safety hazards.

• Prompt turn in to housekeeping management of all articles left in public spaces for entry into Lost and Found.

• On time and at work when scheduled and in proper uniform

• Attend department meetings as scheduled.

• Consistent professional and positive attitude and actions when communicating with guests and associates.

• Report incidents of guest dissatisfaction or unusual matters of significance to manager / supervisor so that corrective measures may be taken.

• Comply with policies and procedures. Practice safe work habits and comply with sanitary, safety, security and emergency procedures.  Write shift reports including reports on any incidents of theft, accidents or injuries when assigned.  Check with manager/supervisor before leaving work area for any reason.

• Perform special projects and other responsibilities as assigned. Participate in task forces and committees as requested.

• Any other duties / tasks as requested by management.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS The Company may consider equivalent combination of acceptable education and experience providing the knowledge, skills and abilities cited below.

Education and Experience:

High school education or related experience.  Familiarity with hospitality industry practices preferred.  

Skills and Abilities:

Ability to understand and provide friendly guest service.  Ability to understand and comply with proper cleaning techniques, procedures and brand standards.  Ability to operate a vacuum, mop and properly use cleaning equipment and supplies.  Ability to timely complete assigned tasks, identify and investigate issues and resolve basic matters.  Ability to follow an appropriate course of action based on policies and procedures.  Ability to operate a lamp, coffee maker, phone, TV and other public space equipment.  Attention to details with good organizational and efficient time management skills.

Consistent professional attitude and behavior with effective listening and communication skills.  Ability to work in a fast paced environment, sometimes under pressure, while remaining flexible and efficient.  Ability to satisfy the legal requirements for employment within the jurisdiction.

Working Conditions & Physical Effort:

Physical work is a primary part of job.  Work is normally performed in an interior hotel environment with clean supplies, equipment and machines.  The work involves exposure to extreme temperatures, chemicals, dirt, fumes, smoke, unpleasant odors, and/or loud noises.  The exposure to hazards or physical risks requires following basic safety precautions and use of applicable protective equipment.  Physical requirements include extended standing and walking, climbing, bending, reaching, pulling, pushing, kneeling and lifting up to 50 lbs.  While performing job duties, the associate is required to speak, listen and write.  The job requires close vision with or without corrective lenses.

Omni Hotels & Resorts is an equal opportunity employer - vets/disability. The EEO is the Law poster and its supplement are available using the following links: EEOC is the Law Poster and the following link is the OFCCP's Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination policy statement If you are interested in applying for employment with Omni Hotels & Resorts and need special assistance to apply for a posted position, please send an email to applicationassistance@omnihotels.com.