Housekeeping Room Attendant

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Current employees must apply internally via ConnectU > connectu.olemiss.edu

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Department Summary

The Inn at Ole Miss is an 146 room hotel located on the campus of the University of Mississippi. The Housekeeping Department is currently seeking to hire 2 full time housekeeping room attendants to clean hotel public areas and guest rooms. Work to be preformed is making beds, cleaning and sanitize the bathroom, change linens and sweep/mop and vacuum the rooms.
 

Role Specifications

Below you will find classification and compensation information.  For additional details behind the University of Mississippi classification system please visit Human Resource Compensation Page

Family -  Facilities Operations

Sub-Family - Custodial Services

Career Track / Level - O1

Grade - 1

Role Summary

Ensures cleanliness, orderliness, and safety in assigned areas.

The Housekeeping Room Attendant is responsible for maintaining a high standard of cleanliness in guest rooms, corridors, and public areas, ensuring a welcoming and clean environment for all hotel guests. The position requires attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and a commitment to delivering exceptional service.

Examples of Work Performed

• Room attendants will clock in at their scheduled time to clean and sanitize guest rooms, including making beds, changing linens, dusting, vacuuming, mopping, and cleaning bathrooms.
• Replenish guest room supplies such as towels, toiletries, and amenities.
• Ensure all room equipment and fixtures are in good working order.
• Report any maintenance issues or damaged items to the Housekeeping Supervisor.
• Clean guest rooms

Essential Functions

These essential functions include, but are not limited to, the following.  Additional essential functions may be identified and included by the hiring department.

1. Utilizes equipment and supplies to clean assigned facility areas and remove waste and recyclables.
2. Monitors and secures facility interior and exterior entrances, reports issues to appropriate entities.
3. Maintains organization of supply areas and equipment, documents inventory and requests additional supplies as needed.
4. Documents and reports repairs, violations and pest control needs.
5. Maintains clean and clear entrances to ensure they are free of debris, litter, snow and ice.

Minimum Education/Experience

Education: High School or Equivalent

Experience:  N/A

Preferred Qualifications

Previous experience in housekeeping or custodial work.

EEO Statement

The University of Mississippi provides equal opportunity in any employment practice, education program, or education activity to all qualified persons. The University complies with all applicable laws regarding equal opportunity and affirmative action and does not unlawfully discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based upon race, color, gender, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, citizenship, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or genetic information.

Minimum Physical Requirements

Physical Requirements:  These physical requirements are not exhaustive, and additional job-related physical requirements may be added to these by individual agencies on an as needed basis. 

Corrective devices may be used to meet physical requirements.

Physical Exertion:  The incumbent may be required to lift up to approximately 10 pounds.

Vision:  Requirements of this job include close vision. Speaking/Hearing: Ability to give and receive information through speaking and listening.

Motor Coordination:  While performing the duties of this job, the incumbent is frequently required to talk and hear; and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The incumbent is periodically required to sit. The incumbent is occasionally required to stand; walk; and reach with hands and arms

Interview Requirements: Any candidate who is called for an interview must notify the Department of Equal Opportunity/Regulatory Compliance in writing of any reasonable accommodation needed prior to the date of the interview.

Background Check Statement

The University of Mississippi is committed to providing a safe campus community. UM conducts background investigations for applicants being considered for employment. Background investigations include a criminal history record check, and when appropriate, a financial (credit) report or driving history check.