Housekeepers Needed

About UMass Amherst

UMass Amherst, the Commonwealth's flagship campus, is a nationally ranked public research university offering a full range of undergraduate, graduate and professional degrees. The University sits on nearly 1,450-acres in the scenic Pioneer Valley of Western Massachusetts, and offers a rich cultural environment in a bucolic setting close to major urban centers. In addition, the University is part of the Five Colleges (including Amherst College, Hampshire College, Mount Holyoke College, and Smith College), which adds to the intellectual energy of the region.

Job Fair being held on 10/29, 11/1 and 11/5 from 9-3pm. On the spot interviews!

We are located at the Campus Center - 3rd Floor. 1 Campus Center Way Amherst, MA

Job Summary

Participates in general and specific cleaning tasks of hotel guestrooms and public areas. No experience required - willing to train the right person.

Essential Functions

Assists in overall cleaning of hotel guest rooms and public areas including changing beds, dusting, vacuuming and other related procedures to keep these areas up to department standards.

Assists in cleaning guest room toilets, lavatories and their appurtenances and maintain the necessary supplies to maintain sanitary facilities for hotel guests.

Reports to the supervisor of accommodation services any maintenance work necessary to maintain the department standards for guest rooms.

Using department forms, maintain an accurate record of room inventory, lost and found, and anything else noted while cleaning a guest room.

Checks and stocks from the floor supply closet all supplies provided for in the department’s standard guest room.

Removes trash and waste from assigned areas and places in designated site to ensure clean and sanitary conditions and the proper handling of recyclable materials.

Maintains carpeted areas by vacuuming and spot cleaning to prolong life of carpet and maintain a clean and attractive facility.

Cleans glass and mirrors by washing with glass cleaning solution to provide a clean and attractive facility.

Maintains walls, ceilings, doors and horizontal surfaces by dusting and washing with detergent solutions to provide a clean and attractive facility.

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Education, Experience, Certifications, Licensure)

Considerable knowledge of the methods, materials, tools and equipment commonly used in housekeeping cleaning functions.

Ability to follow oral and written instructions.

Ability to meet designated standard of cleanliness for hotel rooms.

Physical stamina and endurance to withstand the strain of manual labor.

Physical Demands/Working Conditions

Requires the ability to carry, push, pull, stand, bend, reach, twist, lift, and perform repetitive movement.