We’re a highly-regarded property in our area looking for a motivated, organized housekeeper to join our team. Your mission is to provide an exceptional experience to every guest who stays with us. Cleaning duties will include making beds, vacuuming and mopping, restocking toiletries, washing and ironing sheets, and other general tasks. If cleaning is a task that sparks joy for you and you love working with a team, we want to hear from you! Compensation:

$12.75+ hourly

Responsibilities:

• Track rooms cleaned and document lost and found items, damage, and repairs needed
• Keep common spaces such as the lobby, hallways, and restrooms clean and stocked with supplies
• Clean and arrange hotel rooms in accordance with our hotel’s standards prior to guest arrival
• Make beds, strip sheets, stock rooms with toiletries, do laundry, vacuum, mop, and perform other cleaning duties as needed
• Answer general questions from guests

Work Objectives

• Stock supply cart and use the number of supplies that are in accordance with standards
• Clean guest baths, which includes but is not limited to cleaning bath fixtures, commodes, floors, walls, and mirrors
• Inspect room for repairs or fixtures that are not working properly and make small repairs such as replacing batteries for remote control or replacing light bulbs. Report requests for repairs to supervisor or maintenance department in accordance with hotel procedures
• Inspect rooms and baths to assure quality standards have been achieved
• After cleaning each room and bath, report room status to the front desk in accordance with hotel procedures
• Achieve productivity and quality standards for cleaning rooms and baths
• After cleaning rooms and baths, store carts and supplies, and emptying trash in accordance with hotel procedures

Guest Satisfaction

• Announce presence and enter guest rooms in accordance with standards and procedures
• Smile, acknowledge, and greet guests in rooms and/or in passing in hallways and other public areas

Teamwork

• Be available to work a flexible schedule
• Assist other team members in various assignments, such as operating the hotel automobile or courtesy van, and assisting with complimentary breakfast, laundry, and housekeeping house person
• Other duties as directed

Safety and Security

• Perform duties in accordance with Safety and Security Policies and Procedures
• Perform duties in accordance with OSHA, HAZCOM, and Blood Borne Pathogens regulations and other applicable state and local regulations
• Report lost and found items in accordance with hotel procedures

Qualifications:

• High school diploma, G.E.D. or equivalent
• Good understanding of cleaning techniques and products
• Impeccable work ethic and excellent organizational, time management, and communication skills
• 1+ years as a professional housekeeper or similar position

• General knowledge of cleaning chemicals and their safety preferred

MINIMUM SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to understand and comprehend English preferred
• Organizational skills
• Attention to detail
• Ability to follow written directions
• Prolonged periods of standing, carrying, and walking
• Firm and simple grasping are required for all aspects of this position
• Climbs stairs 20% of the time
• Bending and/or stooping up to 60% of the time while performing essential tasks
• Being on knees up to 40% of the day cleaning floors, under sink and commode, and under beds
• Standing and walking within the confines of the laundry room most of the time. Pushing and pulling for approximately 75% of the time
• Lift 25 lbs - 50 lbs
• Twisting torso for approximately 75% of the time
• Reaching above shoulder level, less than 5% of the time
• Squatting is required 5% of the time
• Capable of working in a fast-paced environment
• Must respond to multiple task interruptions in order to provide service to internal and external customers
• Ability to use supplied electronic devices

About Company

La Quinta Inn® by Wyndham Tampa Bay Airport. We are well-situated near I-275 and provide a free airport shuttle to Tampa International Airport (TPA), located a mile and a half away. From our hotel, you can easily reach Tampa’s top attractions—relax at the beaches and parks, visit Busch Gardens Tampa Bay, shop at International Plaza, and more. If you're here for work, we're also close to many local companies and businesses. Plus, you'll appreciate our free breakfast, WiFi, and parking.