Housekeeper - Midland

​The Holiday Inn of Midland is a fast-paced, high-energy workplace, with endless opportunities for advancement.  Come join the best team in the Hospitality Industry!

* Housekeeper Shifts: 1st

* Housekeeper Wage: Starts at $13.00/hour PLUS $2.00/hour extra for hours worked on weekends  **weekend hours are considered Friday at 3 pm until Sunday at 11:59 pm**

* Housekeeper Position can be used as a PAID internship

Housekeeper Benefits Include:

• Hotel and restaurant discounts
• Earned Paid Time Off for ALL Team Members
• Insurance (health, vision, dental, life) for full time Team Members
• Flexible schedules (dependent on position)
• Holiday Pay
• 8 hours of paid volunteer time per year (must be accredited)
• Advancement opportunities
• 100% paid maternity/paternity or adoption leave for those who qualify for FMLA
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) through Pine Rest (3 free counseling visits, online library, and access to legal, financial and elder care consultations)

Housekeeper Position Summary:

Responsible for the cleaning and overall appearance of guest rooms, hallways, and public areas while following Suburban Inns’ Core Values and IHG standards (Standards are available online at IHGmerlin.com), as well as going above and beyond to ensure that guests are 100% satisfied.

Housekeeper Essential Functions:

• Report to work in uniform presented professionally, neat, and clean
• Greet all guests in a friendly, positive manner.  Ask questions of guests and make personal connections to make them feel they are welcome and valued
• Anticipate and meet the needs and expectations of our guests, then go one step further
• Communicate regularly with the Executive or Assistant Executive Housekeeper to ensure all early outs, late check outs, etc. are taken care of accordingly
• Stock housekeeping carts with supplies and amenities needed throughout the shift
• Clean rooms according to Suburban Inns and IHG standards
  •     Scrub floor, shower, bathtub, sink, and toilet in bathroom
  •     Remove all used guest amenities, linens, and garbage
  •     Restock amenities (i.e. coffee, soap, shampoo, etc.)
  •     Make beds while checking for damaged or stained linen at the same time
  •     Dust and clean room furniture, decorations, appliances, and structural surfaces (i.e. wall fixtures, windowsills, vents, etc.)
  •     Vacuum entire bedroom and hallway outside the door to the room
  •     Complete extra tasks assigned (hallways, storage, extra item)
• Call the kitchen to pick up any room service trays, set the trays in the hallway
• Return roll-aways and cribs with fresh linen to the appropriate storage rooms
• Bring all dirty laundry to the laundry rooms
• Sort dirty laundry according to type, while looking for stained linen at the same time and keeping those separate
• Inspect for safety and report any maintenance issues to the Executive or Assistant Executive Housekeeper
• Report any special room issues (i.e. damage, smoke, pets, etc.) to the Executive or Assistant Executive Housekeeper
• Report all missing or broken, and lost and found items to the Executive or Assistant Executive Housekeeper
• Communicate to Executive or Assistant Executive Housekeeper when rooms are cleaned
• Ensure that all standards set by Suburban Inns and IHG are being followed at all times
• Assist in keeping all storage rooms organized
• Ensure that all standards set by Suburban Inns and IHG are being followed at all times, while also
  maintaining a minimum of two rooms complete per hour
• Maintain a positive attitude throughout the shift, and keep Team Member morale high
• Exhibit regular and recurrent attendance records
• Other duties as requested by management

Housekeeper Position Requirements:

Minimum Knowledge:  Requires ability to interpret / extract information.  May require record keeping.  May have need for good communication skills.

Formal Education and Job-Related Experience:

License, Registration, and/or Certification Required:    

External and Internal Personal Contact:

Communications:

• Daily - Verbal & Written
• Monthly - Participation in meetings        

Teamwork and Collaboration:  This job is part of a formal work team within the department

Housekeeper Uniform and Appearance Guidelines:

Uniform:  Uniform and name tag provided.  Close-toed shoes are the responsibility of the Team Member.

Appearance:  Visible earrings are allowed in the ears only, or must be covered throughout the course of the shift.  Hair must be kept well-groomed.  This policy will be administered by the position’s supervisor, without regard to race, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, height, weight, genetics, familial status, veteran status, and other protected characteristics.  The Director of Operations has the authority to veto any decision made by the position’s supervisor.

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