Housekeeper

Housekeeper

Caltech

Job Category: Parttime Regular

Exempt Overtime Eligible: Overtime Eligible

Benefits Eligible: Benefit Based

Caltech is a world-renowned science and engineering institute that marshals some of the world's brightest minds and most innovative tools to address fundamental scientific questions. We thrive on finding and cultivating talented people who are passionate about what they do. Join us and be a part of the diverse Caltech community.

Job Summary

Under direct supervision of the Director of Hotel Operations and Membership, this part time housekeeper position maintains guest rooms, replenishes linens, towels and supplies, processes laundry, checks rooms for functionality, and responds to customer requests. Shifts will vary seven days a week, including some evening work as required by business demands or activity. Shifts will range from four to eight hours in duration as needed.

Essential Job Duties

• Responds promptly to customer's requests.
• Stocks lobby restrooms with all appropriate amenities, i.e., soap, towels, toilet paper, and seat covers during events.
• Patrols front entrance, lobby and adjacent areas for litter, dirty glasses, trash, etc.
• Work evenings as coat check as needed.
• Maintain guest rooms and public areas in a clean and orderly condition; ensures all rooms are immaculate, functional, and meet the highest standards of presentation.
• Replenish linens and collects/disposes of soiled linens according to protocol.
• Sanitize surfaces, i.e., counters, mirrors, toilets, floors, and other areas according to standards.
• Collect and dispose of trash.
• Launder sheets, towels, and other applicable items.
• Stock guest rooms with all appropriate amenities, i.e., soap, towels, toilet paper, shampoo, conditioner etc.
• Check rooms for complete functionality and report repairs to supervisor and/or maintenance operations.
• Perform inventory and maintain list of items in each room; communicate purchase needs to supervisor.
• Communicate effectively with co-workers and hotel guests.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Basic Qualifications

• 1 year of relevant work experience.
• Ability to lift and carry a minimum of 50 pounds repetitively throughout the day.
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time.
• Proven excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to bend, squat, twist, lift, push and pull frequently throughout shift.
• Available to work various shifts as well as overtime and weekends as needed.

Required Documents

• Resume.