HOUSEKEEPER

Description

Garden City Services, Inc.

Garden City Realty, Inc.

Job Description

Position:          HOUSEKEEPER

                        Part Time / Seasonal

Mission and Core Values:

OUR MISSION: “To provide hospitality and service that makes the Grand Strand home”

WHAT WE BELIEVE:

We will make bold moves.

We will have a bias to action.

We will pursue excellence in the ordinary.

We will develop an ownership mentality.

We will focus first on what matters most.

Summary / Objective:

The primary function of the Housekeeper is to clean vacation rental properties efficiently and to a high standard of excellence.

Responsibilities / Essential Functions:

Please note that this is not a complete list of all required responsibilities and essential functions – but is meant to give specific examples of the scope of work.  Work assignments may change at any time with or without notice.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Must have the ability to report to work on time, to be dressed appropriately, to have a dependable cell phone and to follow the directions of their Assigned Housekeeping Supervisor.

• Maintain a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.

• Clean properties to Garden City Services’ highly set standards, wait for property to be inspected and make any necessary corrections.

• Keep notes on the properties and advise assigned Supervisor or Housekeeping Inspector of any items missing, damaged or anything in the property that is in need of maintenance or repair.

• Must maintain a positive & professional attitude at all times, especially when asked to make corrections to work already done.  

• Housekeepers are required to bring certain cleaning tools to perform their duties. Basic cleaning chemicals will be provided.

• Will have to climb stairs, sometimes multiple staircases several times at each location. Will have to lift and carry work supplies to all areas. When exiting properties will be carrying supplies out of property along with any trash and any items accidentally left by a guest as well as broken items for repair.  

• Be always aware of safety when carrying items up and down staircases, making multiple trips if carrying several or bulky items.

• Will have to get on hands and knees to perform cleaning tasks, and to look under furniture for trash and debris, or items left behind by guests. Will at times have to lift and carry items, stretch to reach items such as ceiling fans and upper cabinets. May have to move furniture back into place that guests have moved, this will require pushing /pulling and lifting. (Anything too heavy call for assistance.) Housekeepers will also be pulling out sleeper sofas to check for cleanliness, and at times climb step ladders.

Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications / Competencies:

• Must have up-to-date driver’s license, a reliable vehicle to use while working, and a dependable cell phone.

• Must have excellent vision in order to ensure Inspections and Housecleaning functions are performed to Garden City Services high expectation.  If needed, corrective lens glasses and reading glasses must be worn at all times.

• Must be self-motivated and have an eye for detail.

• Must have an “ownership” attitude that leads to the Team Member treating his/her job as if it is his/her own business

• Must be able to perform the physical aspects of the housekeeper position.

• Must have the ability to listen and communicate in a professional and respectful manner with supervisors, guests and co-workers.

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work:

This is a part-time seasonal position.  Pay is by the unit. Work is primarily on Saturdays only during the high season, with work on other days if available and on an as-needed basis.

Education and Experience:

High school diploma or equivalent with one years of related housekeeping experience.