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The Housekeeper will ensure a pleasant and welcoming experience for all [Swan Hotel]{.underline}{rel="nofollow"} guests by maintaining a high standard of cleanliness within rooms and common areas as well as providing excellent guest service.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Clean rooms and common areas, ensuring cleanliness, tidiness, and hygiene standards are met
• Process laundry
• Welcome guests and respond to special requests with professionalism and patience
• Participate in large cleaning projects as needed
• Notify supervisors regarding any damages, deficits, safety hazards, or incidents
• Other duties as assigned

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GENERAL OPERATIONS

While this position's primary responsibility is in guest services, theHousekeeper will work as part of the NWMC team to ensure smooth operations for the organization as a whole. This could include providing information to visitors to the Maritime Center and helping out in projects and events that require all-hands-on-deck, to helping tie up a vessel coming into our dock because you happen to be standing there. We all pitch in for the heavy lifting now and then---sometimes this is metaphoric; occasionally we all have to actually help lift something heavy.

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MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Proven work experience as a housekeeper or related position
• Available to work a flexible schedule, including weekends and holidays
• Excellent customer service and communication skills
• Responsible, detail-oriented, proactive, and can represent the Swan Hotel and NWMC in a friendly and enthusiastic manner
• Integrity and ability to work independently as well as a part of a team
• Must be at least 18 years old

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HELPFUL QUALIFICATIONS

• CPR and/or First Aid Certification
• Knowledge of cleaning chemicals and supplies
• Familiarity with Material Safety Data Sheets

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PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds

Comfortable climbing and descending stairs while carrying items

Frequently operating laundry equipment