About the Role
Responsible for cleaning and maintaining the cleanliness of guest rooms, following established procedures and hotel standards.
Responsibilities
- Cleans a designated number of rooms per shift, including vacant and “stayover” rooms according to hotel standards.
- Removes soiled linen and places it in the appropriate storage area(s).
- Removes all trash and recyclables separately to the designated area(s).
- Removes room service trays, dishes, and carts to service landings and call for pickup.
- Makes bed according to established standards.
- Prepares and refreshes rooms in coordination with guest preferences and requests.
- Cleans dust and sanitizes all areas of the guest room, including bedroom, living room, dining room, bathroom, and closet, according to established procedures.
- Arranges all clothing items in occupied guestrooms ensuring they are folded neatly, while toiletries and shoes are organized based on Hotel standard.
- Performs deep cleaning of guest rooms and other areas when assigned.
- Utilizes Knowcross platform and other electronic applications to receive assignments, input work orders and communicate guest needs.
- Restocks amenities such as shampoo, lotions, soaps, and other standard items as required.
- Notifies the housekeeping manager on duty of any property damage or missing items.
- Participate in the hotel’s Lost & Found Program
- Reports any required repairs or maintenance.
- Complies with all Work Rules, Safety Standards and Standards of Conduct as set forth in the Employee Handbook.
- Works harmoniously and professionally with co-workers and supervisors.
- May be assigned other duties at the discretion of management.
- Vacuum the guestroom’s carpet and wipe down furniture and baseboards according to standard in all assigned work areas.
- Adhere to lost and found and do not disturb policy.
- Effectively communicate with Housekeeping managers if work assignment is not completed.
- Any additional duties as directed by management.
Requirements
- Ability to satisfactorily communicate in English with guests, co-workers, and management to their understanding.
- Ability to perform assigned duties with attention to detail, speed, accuracy, follow-through, courtesy, cooperativeness and work with a minimum of supervision.
- Ability to exert physical effort consistent with cleaning an industry standard number of rooms per shift (approximately a minimum of 14 credits).
- Punctuality and regular and reliable attendance.
- Interpersonal skills and the ability to work well with co-workers and the public.
- Ability to work flexible schedule (AM, PM, Overnight, Weekends & Holidays).
- Endure various physical movements throughout the work areas, such as reaching, extending arms overhead, bending and stooping.
- Ability to lift, bend, stoop, push or pull heavy loads.
- Requires lifting bundles of linen weighing up to 100 lbs.
- Ability to push or pull a vacuum and wheeled cart weighing up to 100 lbs.
- Physical Job Requirements: Lifting/Pushing/Pulling/Carrying 10 – 15% of shift: Pushes or pulls a cart weighing up to 50 pounds for up to 150 feet in one trip.
- Pulls a vacuum weighing up to 25 pounds while cleaning guestrooms and pulls a vacuum for up to 150 feet in one trip.
- Bending/Kneeling: 30% of shift: Bends to make beds and while reaching to clean low areas, behind furniture and fixtures in the hotel room.
- Mobility: 100% of shift: Continuous mobility is required.
- Continuous Standing: 100% of shift: Continuous standing is required.
- Environment Physical Job Requirement: Hearing, vision, speech, and literacy.
- Protective Clothing: Must wear gloves when cleaning bathrooms, emptying trash, etc. Approx. 20% of the time in guest rooms.
- Equipment Operation: 15% of shift: Operate a vacuum weighing up to 25 pounds.
Skills
- Prior experience in cleaning luxury hotel guest rooms
- Guest relations training
- Knowledge of proper chemical handling
Experience Level
- One - two years prior experience in cleaning luxury hotel guest rooms
Education Level
- High School graduate or equivalent vocational training
About the Company
- Equinox Hotels + Resorts is a rapidly expanding global luxury hospitality brand and management company, built on the evolution of Equinox.
- With a design-forward approach, our portfolio spans urban, resort, and destination locations worldwide, offering high-performance living in architecturally stunning spaces.
- We redefine luxury hospitality by integrating the brand’s core pillars of movement, nutrition, regeneration, and community.
- Tailored for the next generation of travelers, our hotels empower guests to reach their fullest potential, combining fitness, health, and holistic well-being into every aspect of the experience.
- From personalized services to regenerative spa treatments and nutritious dining, we create environments that energize and inspire.
- Our philosophy of "All. And Nothing." balances indulgence with simplicity, ensuring each guest thrives by amplifying performance and pushing limits, ultimately helping them achieve new heights in life.
