This position is located at the Hotel Del Monte at Naval Support Activity Monterey. The purpose of this position is to provide adequate and timely housekeeping services to guests.
Able to apply general knowledge of cleaning procedures and proper use of cleaning equipment and approved, commonly used chemicals (including MSDS) and adherence to basic safety policies is required.
Ensures security of all guests is maintained at all times. Ensures guest privacy is maintained at all times. Must possess a welcoming manner and positive attitude; demonstrate effective communication skills; professionally interact with guests; answering guest questions concerning hotel facilities; and provide information about local attractions. Provide assistance in handling customer complaints, involving management as necessary. Performs daily housekeeping duties as required, which includes, but is not limited to: dusting/polishing furniture; trash removal; vacuuming and/or sweeping floors; cleaning/sanitizing bathrooms and kitchen areas (to include all sinks, showers, tubs, toilets, floors, microwaves, refrigerators, ovens, cook­tops, counters, cupboards); making beds and removing/changing bedding; restocking amenities, bed and bath linens, and other guest room supplies; checking condition of room assets and reporting problems to supervisor or designated representative; and responding to guest requests and communications. Changes bed linen at least weekly, in response to guest requests, and upon checkout. Upon checkout, completes all daily cleaning duties; removes and/or replaces all bed linens, bath linens, and waste basket liners; and ensures room is ready for occupancy by a new guest. Counts and sorts linen removed from individual rooms, along with clean linen issued during assigned shift. Prepares linen in/out report daily and gives it to supervisor, ensuring any missing linen is reported. Completes room status report providing status of all assigned rooms (vacant, ready, checkout, occupied) and turns in report at end of each day. Promptly informs supervisor of missing, malfunctioning or damaged items in rooms and/or common areas so the items can be repaired. Also notifies supervisor of any valuables (e.g. large amounts of cash or jewelry) left out in the open by guests before cleaning the room. Performs deep cleaning as required. Deep cleaning may include defrosting the refrigerator, cleaning windows (inside and out), replacing and/or cleaning drapes, moving furniture and cleaning normally hidden areas, carpet cleaning (shampoo and/or spot treatment, cleaning walls/woodwork, and other such tasks. Performs other related duties as assigned.