Housekeeping Supervisor

Comejoin The Inn at Oceans Edge housekeeping team. With your help we will continueto provide the absolute best of services for travelers from all around theworld while they enjoy their vacation on the shores of Penobscot Bay. We areseeking an experienced handson leader to organize train and supervise our housekeeping team.Theonly thing better than overlooking the gorgeous ocean surrounded by luxuriousgardens and scenery is the people you will be working with! You will be a big part of a very small andfun team.

Location: The Inn At Oceans Edge Lincolnville ME
Hours: Fulltime 40 hours per week
Compensation: $20$23 an hour depending on experience.
Seasonal Position:April 14 through Oct 28
Start date:April 14 2025
Benefits: Discounted stays and food & beverage at affiliated properties; housing available.
Experience: 5 years preferred

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Members of our Housekeeping Team work together to guarantee our guests clean spaces which will exceed their expectations. Working alone or with a partner each Housekeeper is responsible for the cleanliness of guest rooms hallways activity areas and public spaces on the property. Major responsibilities include servicing accommodations according to property procedures stocking housekeeping carts replacing bed linens and supplying guest room amenities. This position requires strong attention to detail and the ability to work without constant direct supervision.

SUMMARY OF ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Maintain a neat and professional appearance with a properly cleaned uniform.
• Using provided supplies clean and maintain guest rooms and public spaces. This includes but is not limited to making beds changing bed linens cleaning bathrooms supplying amenities dusting vacuuming mopping sweeping washing windows replacing light bulbs folding linens as well as removing dirty linens towels garbage and recycling all with attention to detail and to the standards set by property management.
• Must work with a variety of cleaning chemicals following appropriate directions and in accordance with OSHA and State of Maine regulations.
• Must be able to push cleaning cart with supplies and equipment on both inside and outside surfaces. Work with colleagues to keep storage areas cleaned and supplied.
• Greet guests warmly and politely using discretion to avoid disturbing guests in rooms or public spaces. Understand how everything operates in guest rooms (climate control fireplaces fans lighting etc) and be able to explain operation to our guests.
• Responsible for security of any room or supply closet keys as well as for respecting the personal property and privacy of guests while working in guest rooms.
• Be prepared to answer basic questions about the property activities etc. or know where to refer guests for answers.
• Work with other members of the Housekeeping Team to ensure that guests need are continually met. Make front desk staff aware of any special needs so that notes can be made for future visits.
• Handle and communicate guest requests special needs guest room or public space maintenance issues and guest complaints in a professional manner.
• Label and submit all lost and found items according to property procedures.
• Understand personal sanitation the use of personal protective equipment and how to handle unsanitary linens bodily fluids etc. Be aware of ways to prevent personal injury from improper reaching lifting stretching and carrying.
• Know who to notify in case of broken equipment or unsafe/unsanitary conditions.
• Manually handle/lift/carry product up to 60 pounds between knee and shoulders.
• Must have bilateral fine manipulation of both hands which may be repetitive for entire shift.
• Must be vertically mobile working in limited space for entire shift.
• Protect the assets of this property and Migis Hotel Group.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be eligible to work in the United States of America.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Ability to communicate in English both orally and written with guests and employees some of whom will require high levels of patience tact and diplomacy.
• Ability to supervise and motivate.
• Ability to understand verbal directions labels on chemicals and other workplace safety signage.
• Active listening and observation skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and deal with deadlines and stressful situations during busy periods.