Hotel Houseman

WE ARE CURRENTLY HIRING FOR 02 HOUSEMAN

LOCATION: COLUMBIA, SOUTH CAROLINA

PAY: $9. 00/HR

POSITION FOCUS:

• Assist housekeepers with stocking towels and linens, furnishings and any other supplies a guest may need or request. Houseman also maintains common areas. Ensures rooms are cleaned to required quality standards. Smiles and is friendly to co-workers, guests and property employees.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Receive and sort soiled linen into appropriate containers following all safety practices
• Process sorted linen utilizing the washers, dryers, sheet spreaders ,ironers, and feeder/folders ensuring finished product is inspected and meets quality standards
• Follow all hazardous chemical procedures and ensure bloodied linen does not return to supplies
• Inspect linen on a regular basis for tears, holes or sub-standard conditions and remove from guest inventory
• Maintain assigned work area in a clean and safe condition
• Empty lint traps after each load to ensure safety of equipment and building
• Notify supervisor of malfunctioning equipment, supplies needed, damaged linens, to ensure laundry operation is running at maximum efficiency level
• Ensure linen carts are stocked and prepared to be delivered to guest room floors

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist the property in demand times to ensure customer satisfaction

STRATEGIC SKILLS:

• Proficient in position required job skills and knowledge
• Intelligent in grasping and integrating new information
• Is an active learner with a strong sense of curiosity
• Has natural instincts and insight for finding the best solution to unclear situations, issues and problems
• Considers multiples resources and methods for analyzing problems. Makes great decisions

OPERATING SKILLS:

• Is effective in prioritizing work; consistently manages time and processes to create maximum efficiency with minimum disruption.
• Is time sensitive, understands how work and processes fit in with other departmental or business priorities and objectives
• Is able to adjust work to accommodate expected and unexpected changes
• Is able to gauge progress with respect to overall impact and results

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS:

• Minimal hearing necessary for one-one-one communication, accommodations may be provided
• Excellent vision necessary; emphasis on cleanliness standards and quality control
• Minimal speech communication skills required for one-on-one communication, accommodations may be provided

ABILITIES:

• Lifting up to 75 lbs. of linen; pushing up to 75 lbs. of linen; pulling up to 75 lbs. of linen; carrying up to 50 lbs. of linen
• Bending-frequent bending while loading/unloading washers/dryers, sorting linen and folding
• Mobility -continuous movement throughout department. Continuous standing -100% of shift

EDUCATION/FORMAL TRAINING/EXPERIENCE:

• Prior laundry experience desirable

MATERIAL/EQUIPMENT Chemicals/Agents Used:

• Laundry chemicals and cleaning solutions
• Back brace worn 100% of shift
• Operation of washer, dryer, feeder/folder, and flat press