Houseperson

HOUSE PERSON

Housekeeping is one of the most important jobs for maintaining our hotel in a safe, attractive and comfortable condition for our guests. The Embassy Suites in Rockford, IL is looking for a full time House Person who is committed to providing first class services as part of a collaborative team.

Embassy team members are passionate about their work, but also like to have fun! It’s an “all hands-on deck” kind of environment to get our jobs done. Our company was also voted “Best Place to Work.” If you want to have fun, be valued and make a difference, apply today!

As a House Person on our team, you will complete a variety of tasks which will include: 

• Clean floors, walls, surfaces, concrete, stairs, toilets, sinks, light fixtures, and other hotel areas using cloths, mops, sponges, brushes, and/or cleaning agents by extending arms over head, bending and stooping.

• Adhere to cleaning procedures and instructions for use of cleaning agents.

• Assisting housekeeping and other departments with delivering items and assisting guests, which may require lifting bedspreads weighing a maximum of 50 lbs.

• Dust all furniture, fixtures, pictures, drawers, window ledges, and shelves thoroughly throughout all public areas, office, breakroom, laundry areas, etc.

• Push and pull vacuum throughout entire room and empty trash.

• Replenish supplies in public restrooms and employee break areas.

• Sign for keys, retrieve, push cart to cleaning area and restock heavy cart. Visually inspect work for cleanliness and appearance and signify completion for room.

• Comply with attendance rules and be available to work on a regular basis.

The position is ideal for someone with the following experience and qualities:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.

• Hotel houseman/housekeeping and/or cleaning experience preferred.

• Ability to scrub and scour surfaces, extending arms over head to perform cleaning tasks, and work in confined spaces. Perform tasks requiring sustained repetitive motion and/or fine motor skills.

• Must be willing to “pitch-in” and help co- workers with their job duties and be a team player.

• Knowledge of chemical cleaning agents and operation of various cleaning equipment.

• Ability to speak English and interact with guests and other employees in a courteous, empathetic, and discreet manner.

• Ability to assist with light maintenance and perform other duties as assigned.

Why Work With Us at The Embassy?

• ​Full Benefits- Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Short/Long- Term Disability, Flex Spending, and more!

• 401K+ Match (up to 6%)

• 14.5 Days PTO & 9 1/2 Paid Holidays

• Employee Assistance Program

The Embassy Suites in Rockford, IL is owned and operated by Gorman & Company. As a trusted partner and respected industry leader since 1984, Gorman & Company specializes in downtown revitalization, the preservation of affordable housing, workforce housing, and the adaptive reuse of significant historic buildings. 

Gorman & Company is an Equal Employment Affirmative Action Employer