Housekeeper (U) in Forest Heights, Maryland

It?s a powerful feeling, to belong. It?s that moment you feel truly and completely yourself. It?s working with a team you call family. At Gaylord Hotels we know that when you feel at home, you?ll make our guests feel at home. And it?s why so many of our STARS come for a job, but stay for a career. If this sounds like the place for you, join us.
Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center located at 201 Waterfront Street, Oxon Hill, MD, and xxxx5 is currently hiring a Housekeeper (U).
 
Responsibilities include: 
 
Job Title:
Housekeeper
Department:
Housekeeping - Rooms
Company:
Gaylord Hotels
Reports To:
Asst Exec Housekeeper
Supervises:
N/A
Job Description Date:
1/11/07
 
Job Purpose: Two to three sentences describing the overall purpose of the job
Perform a combination of cleaning duties to maintain cleanliness in guest rooms
according to established procedures.
Job Responsibilities: Maximum of ten responsibilities, in order of percentage of time spent on functions from longest to shortest; do not list anything that doesnot represent at least 10% of the job's time. Please include supervisory responsibilities.
1.
Clean assigned guest rooms, according to preset standards and procedures. Duties include, but are not limited to making beds, replenishinglinens, cleaning bathrooms and vacuuming.
2.
Empty wastebaskets and transport other trash and waste to disposal areas according to preset standards and procedures.
3.
Replenish supplies such as drinking glasses, writing supplies, and bathroom items according to preset standards and procedures.
4.
Input accurate room status into the phone system according to preset standards and procedures.
5.
Enter, respond to and close maintenance system work orders as required.
6.
Keep cart, linen room and equipment neat and orderly according to preset standards and procedures.
7.
Turn in all articles found in vacated rooms immediately and handle according to
lost and found procedures.
8.
Report maintenance problems immediately.
9.
Follow established chemical procedures and key control procedures.
10.
Perform other duties as assigned.
 
Job Qualifications: Describe the minimum qualifications needed to complete the job responsibilities.
Education
High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
Experience
No initial experience required. Knowledge of cleaning equipment, methods, and chemicals also preferred. Good communication skills requiredfor interaction with hotel guests and staff.
Licenses/Certifications
N/A
 
Discretion & Independent Judgment: Answer all questions and provide multiple specific examples.
Question
Answer (If yes, give multiple examples)
Does this position have authority to formulate, affect, interpret, or implement management policies or operating practices?
No
Does this position have authority to commit the employer in matters that have significant financial impact?
No
Does this position have authority to waive or deviate from established policies and procedures without prior approval?
No
Does this position have authority to negotiate and bind the company on significant matters?
No
Is this position involved in planning long or short-term business objectives?
No
Does this position represent the company in handling complaints, arbitrating disputes or resolving grievances?
No
Does this position have authority to make an independent choice, free from immediate direction or supervision or make decisions orrecommendations that may occasionally be reviewed, revised or reversed?
No
Physical Requirements: Indicate requirements that are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential duties of this job.
Ability to speak and hear. Close and distance vision. Continual use of manual dexterity and gross motor skills with frequent use ofbi-manual dexterity and fine motor skills.
Additional physical and visual requirements (check all that apply)
x
Identify and distinguish colors
x
Stand for long periods of time
x
Walk extended distances
x
Lift/carry 6-25 lbs.
x
Lift/carry 26-50 lbs.
x
Lift/carry over 50 lbs.
x
Reach hands and arms in any direction
x
Kneel and/or stoop repeatedly
Other
 
Working Conditions: Indicate the environmental aspects of the job.
Continually works in normal office conditions and in close proximity to others.
Additional working conditions (check all that apply)
Outdoor weather conditions
Extreme cold (non-weather)
Extreme heat (non-weather)
x
Wet or humid conditions
Near moving or mechanical parts
On high precarious places
x
With fumes or airborne particles
x
Near toxic or caustic chemicals
x
Near risk of electrical shock
Near loud noises
In areas of strong vibration
x
Other: Varying schedule to include evenings, holidays and overtime as business dictates.
To submit your application for this job, please go to: https://marriott.taleo.net/careersection/2/jobdetail.ftl?job=xxxx13GV
 
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