Housekeeping Houseperson

Join Ithaka Hospitality Partners on an Exciting Journey! Are you ready to be part of something extraordinary? Ithaka Hospitality Partners is seeking dependable and hardworking individuals to join our dynamic team at Elevation Convening Center & Hotel, a purpose-driven, sophisticated destination offering stunning views of downtown Montgomery, AL. We are currently hiring for a Houseperson, an essential role within our Housekeeping team. This position plays a key part in supporting the overall cleanliness, organization, and presentation of the hotel while helping create a welcoming environment for guests and team members alike.

Job Summary:

The Houseperson is responsible for maintaining the cleanliness and appearance of guest floor corridors, foyers, stairwells, vending areas, elevators, and other public spaces throughout the hotel. This role also supports Room Attendants by delivering supplies, removing linens and trash, and assisting with operational needs to ensure the hotel consistently maintains high standards of cleanliness and guest satisfaction.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Empty soiled linen, trash, and dirty glasses; restock with clean glassware. Strip linen from vacant and dirty rooms. Vacuum, sweep, and/or mop hallways, stairwells, ice machine areas, foyers, service landings and linen closets. Clean elevator tracks. Clean and remove spots from corridor walls and doors. Polish and clean mirrors, room numbers on guest room doors, elevator doors, glass globes, and brass light fixtures in hallways. Pick up dirty linen from housekeeping closets and throw down the chute. (House person will need to put the linen in the laundry bins if the chute is full). Transport any Room Service trays/items in guest hallways to service elevator landings. Check for missing items. Dust and polish all woodwork. Remove dust, spots, and smears from windows, frames, and ledges; wash windows as assigned. Use designated chemicals, supplies, and equipment to clean various floor surfaces (mops, buffers, vacuums, wet vacuums, extractors, etc.) Ensure all trash from guest floors is placed in the dumpster. Clean all trash cans outside on the loading dock. Wipe and clean walls and vents in hallways. Help keep stock levels at par and maintain the cleanliness of linen closets and floors. Flip mattresses and move furniture as assigned by the supervisor. Turn over any lost and found items to Security Department as they are found. Keep floors in linen closets and service landings clean, neat, and secure. Ensure security of guestroom access, supply closets, and hotel property. Assist with shampooing carpets in guest rooms and corridors and with the relocation of furniture if necessary. Respond to guest requests for assistance, direction, and other information. Report all suspicious persons or activities, hazardous conditions, etc., to the Security department. Provide instruction and/or guidance for guest and employee safety in fire or other emergency situations. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Skills & Abilities:

Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to lift, bend, stoop, walk, push, or pull heavy equipment and stand for extended periods of time.

Education & Experience:

High school diploma or equivalent is required. Any combination of education and experience that provides the required knowledge, skill, and ability. Must possess a valid drivers license with an acceptable driving record, per company standards.

Physical Requirements:

Prolonged periods of walking, standing, and sitting. Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at times. The employee signature below indicates the employee's understanding of the requirements, essential functions, and duties of the position. An Equal Opportunity Employer We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, or any other status protected by law or regulation. It is our intention that all qualified applicants are given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors.