urpose
- Clean and maintain guest rooms/public areas to brand standards; ensure readiness by check‑in.
Core responsibilities
- Guest rooms: follow sequence of service (safety knock/announce, strip linens, trash/recycle, dust high‑to‑low, bathroom sanitize/disinfect, bed make to spec, vacuum/mop, replenish amenities/linen, final QC).
- Public areas (if assigned): lobbies, corridors, elevators, restrooms; frequent touch‑point sanitizing.
- Turndown/PM (if assigned): light refresh, linen/amenity reset, privacy and turn‑down setup.
- Linen and stock: pull/place linen, maintain par levels, stock/clean closets; count rejects.
- Equipment: daily checks (vacuums, carts, extractors), safe use, report defects via CMMS/work orders.
- Maintenance reporting: note damages, OOO items, and quick fixes; escalate promptly.
- Guest interaction: greet, handle requests, respect DND/privacy; service recovery handoff.
- Compliance: chemical dilution/PPE, MSDS/HACCP, sharps/biohazard handling, slip/fall prevention.
- Security: key control, room access protocols, Lost & Found logging and chain of custody.
- Admin: update room status in PMS/housekeeping app, complete boards/checklists and shift handover.
- Projects: deep cleans, high‑dusting, carpet/upholstery spots, mattress rotation, spring‑clean tasks.
Role variants (specify on JD)
- Room Attendant, Public Area Attendant, Turndown Attendant, Houseperson/Runner, Linen/Uniform Attendant, Night Cleaner. (Minibar only if combined.)
KPIs
- Inspection score; rooms ready by check‑in %; rooms per shift; rework/defect rate; guest cleanliness complaints; L&F compliance; injury/incidents; chemical/amenity usage vs. par.
Requirements
- 0–1+ years housekeeping (hotel preferred); follow SOPs; basic PMS/housekeeping app use; lift 30–40 lbs, stand/walk 8 hrs, bend/reach; weekends/holidays; basic English (or local language); food handler/OSHA or local equivalents as required.
Quick JD snippet
- Title: Housekeeping Attendant (Rooms/Public Areas/Turndown)
- Summary: Clean and reset rooms/public areas to brand standards; restock linen/supplies; report maintenance; uphold safety/security and guest service.
- Schedule: Full‑time or part‑time; shifts AM/PM/overnight; rostered weekends/holidays.
- Reporting to: Housekeeping Supervisor/Manager.
Job Type: Full-time
Work Location: In person