Housekeeping / Room Attendant

** Housekeeping / Room Attendant**

** The Merrill Hotel, Muscatine, A Tribute Portfolio HotelMuscatine, IA**

**JOB DESCRIPTION**

**JOB TITLE: ROOM ATTENDANT/ROOM CLEANER**

**SUMMARY**: To clean rooms and halls in hotel by performing the following duties.

**ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES** include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Clean, dust, wax, scrub, polish and service guest rooms daily in accordance with hotel procedures. (If service is rejected by the guest, the housekeeper shall notify the Executive Housekeeper or Assistant Executive Housekeeper to investigate the situation.)

Stock cart with guest room supplies at beginning of shift.

Greet any and all guests with a Good Morning (or afternoon, evening).

Replace linens on beds and replenish guest room supplies.

Empties wastebaskets, and empties and cleans ashtrays.

Rearrange furnishings, drapes and room accessories.

Provide necessary linen and amenities to guests in accordance with the guest room legend.

Leave the guest room in uniform arrangement as determined by the Executive Housekeeper and make sure the door is closed and the room is locked.

Report any damage, hazards, repairs, ad strangers in assigned areas.

Return any items found in guest rooms, hallways, or back of the house to the Housekeeping department as a lost and Found item and writing: the date, where it was found, description of the item, and the name of the person who found it.

Responsible for all keys signed out for the shift.

Clean all corridors and service areas.

Respond to any projects or requests developed by the Housekeeping management team.

Replaces light bulbs (if necessary).

Restock cart at end of shift and organize the linen closet to prepare for the next day.

Other housekeeping duties as assigned.

*We are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment regardless of age, color, creed, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, national origin, veteran or disability status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, we will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. Our locations are drug-free. Background checks are required before employment begins.*

**Our Hotel**

As rare as a pearl found in a Mississippi River clam, The Merrill Hotel, Muscatine, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel, is a 4 Diamond, boutique hotel in downtown Muscatine, Iowa, right on the Mississippi River. The Merrill Hotel is a proud member of the International Association of Conference Centers - one of only two IACC certified hotel in the state of Iowa.

A member of the Marriott family of brands, we were recently recognized as providing the highest guest satisfaction of all Tribute hotels in North America in 2019. At the same time, US News & World Report named our hotel "The Best Hotel in Iowa" for the second straight year!

The Merrill boasts 122 luxury guest rooms and suites and an all-day restaurant and Lounge. Named after one of our city's historical figures, Maxwell's on the River also serves adjacent outdoor greenspace in our nice weather. Naturally, we offer a first-class fitness center connected to our heated indoor saltwater pool.

Our picturesque meeting venue is spectacularly located on the top floor of The Merrill. We offer over 12,700 square feet of flexible and intimate event space. Our balcony fronts the entire building and overlooks the Mighty Mississippi, making it uniquely suitable for both business and social gatherings.

Of Course, we provide such benefits as ongoing training, an employee meal plan, free parking, referral bonuses, monthly and annual employee recognition programs. Additional benefit options include health insurance, 401k, sick and vacation days. On top of all this, as a Marriott brand, the world's largest hotel company, hotel rooms are available around the world at discounted rates for the emplyees, their family and friends.