Why Work at Colcord Hotel?

At Colcord Hotel, a Curio Collection Hotel by Hilton, we blend historic elegance with modern luxury in the heart of downtown Oklahoma City. As the city’s first skyscraper, our boutique hotel features 108 stylish guest rooms, the award-winning Flint Restaurant, and a commitment to personalized service and hospitality excellence. Curators at Colcord thrive in a culture-driven environment where history meets innovation, creating unforgettable experiences for every guest.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Hotel Houseman position provides a variety of cleaning services and other related duties required to keep the hotel facilities in a clean and orderly condition.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Job may involve working:

• Under variable temperature conditions (or extreme heat or cold).
• Under variable noise levels.
• Around fumes and/or odor hazards.
• Around dust and/or mite hazards.
• Around chemicals.
• Around bio-hazards.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Dusts both low and high areas. Wipes down or cleans various surfaces.
• Sweeps, mops, scrubs, strips, extracts, waxes, buff, vacuums, etc. all types of floors.
• Removes and properly disposes of discarded materials.
• Ensures that all lobbies, guest corridors, service areas, linen closets, restrooms and storage areas are always clean and tidy.
• Restocks all linen and storage closets on daily basis.
• Restocks all cleaning supplies on daily basis.
• Restocks all supplies that are needed for guestrooms and housekeepers’ carts.
• Assists Housekeeping Room Attendants with heavy lifting and trash removal.
• Uses correct cleaning chemicals for designated surfaces, according to OSHA regulations and Company safety/sanitation requirements.
• Operates commercial equipment, including but not limited to, carpet extractor, floor buffer, and wet/dry vacuums.
• Maintains complete knowledge of correct maintenance and use of equipment. Use equipment safely and only as intended.
• Responsible for turning in all lost and found articles to the Housekeeping Office to be logged.
• Performs basic repair and maintenance of facilities, guest rooms and public spaces.
• Ensures security of any assigned keys.
• Constant awareness of hazardous conditions or safety hazards (i.e. broken glass, frayed electrical cords, leaks, broken locks and suspicious persons) and report to Director of Operations, Chief Engineer, Executive Housekeeper or another hotel manager.
• Reports accidents, injuries, and unsafe work conditions to supervisor.
• Understands the emergency procedures for the Housekeeping department and the entire Hotel.
• Follows all of Company safety and sanitation policies.
• Provides guests with the utmost in service and courtesy. Completes guest requests in a timely and professional manner.
• Remains alert, courteous and helpful to guests and co-workers at all times.
• May be required to work evenings, weekends, and/or overtime.
• Additional tasks and responsibilities may be assigned at the discretion of the Chief Engineer, Executive Housekeeper, Banquet Manager. Furthermore, tasks and responsibilities may be added or revised based on the volume of business and the need for the work to be completed at the present time.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Desirable: fluency in English. Ability to read room numbers, dates, interpret Banquet Event Orders and basic instructions.
• Ability to use a computer and portable electronical devices.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and maintain a pleasant/friendly outgoing personality.
• Ability to effectively communicate with management and peers.
• Must be effective at listening to, understanding, and clarifying concerns raised by employees and guests.
• Displays commitment to the Company by demonstrating initiative toward assigned tasks and willingness to learn
• Must be available to work varied shifts, including weekends and holidays.
• Ability to follow instructions accurately and work with a minimum of supervision.
• Ability to maintain excellent attendance and punctuality.
• Ability to be well groomed, clean and neat.
• Organizational skills.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds.
• Ability to stand on feet or walk up to 8 hours.
• Requires manual dexterity to use and operate all necessary equipment. Use hands or fingers, handle, or feel; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; reach with hands and arms. Reach at shoulder level and below waist frequently, above head occasionally.
• Must be able to push and pull carts and equipment weighing up to 250 lbs. on a regular and continuing basis.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Repetitive tasks.
• Fast-paced work environment.

REQUIRED PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT:

• Closed toe, non-canvas and non-skid soled shoes.