Housekeeping Inspector

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Job Description Summary

The Inspector in the Housekeeping Department plays a vital role in the success of the Rooms Operation at Graylyn. Under the direction of the Housekeeping Coordinator, this position will act in place of the Coordinator in their absence. They will assist with and, at times, lead inspections. This position will be the lead trainer for new hires. This staff person will also assist with cleaning rooms when demands and scheduling calls for it.

Job Description

Essential Functions:

• Inspects Rooms and communicates with housekeepers' needs for rooms.

• Under the direction of the Coordinator, utilize task sheets for the housekeeping team to ensure time spent during the day flows smoothly. 

• In the absence of the department Coordinator, act as the leader on behalf of the Housekeeping team. 

• At the direction of the Coordinator,  train new hires. 

• Clean rooms as a general housekeeper as needed.  

• Report mechanical needs and repairs as found to the Supervisor.

• Other duties, as required by leadership not listed here, necessary for supporting the operation at Graylyn. 

Required Education, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• High school diploma or G.E.D or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Ability to work from ladders.

• Ability to meet the requirements of the University’s automobile insurance.

• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and time management skills. 

• Ability to read, understand and abide by all safety policies and procedures.

• Ability to maintain effective customer relations.

• Ability to work any assigned shift/work schedule.

Accountabilities: 

• Responsible for own work.

• Provides team leadership and trains new hires as needed. 

Physical Requirements:

• Heavy work; exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. 

• Talking, hearing, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, and grasping. 

Environmental Conditions: 

• The position works in both indoor and outdoor environments. Subject to weather variations.

• Will work in close proximity to industrial laundry equipment.

• Will handle household and industrial cleaning and janitorial supplies.

Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• Prior experience in Hotel and Hospitality environments as a Housekeeping Inspector.

Additional Job Description

This position is not eligible for sponsorship of non-immigrant or immigrant visa status through Wake Forest University. All eligible applicants are encouraged to apply

Time Type Requirement

Full time

Note to Applicant:

This position profile identifies the key responsibilities and expectations for performance. It cannot encompass all specific job tasks that an employee may be required to perform. Employees are required to follow any other job-related instructions and perform job-related duties as may be reasonably assigned by his/her supervisor.

In order to provide a safe and productive learning and living community, Wake Forest University conducts background investigations and drug screens for all final staff candidates being considered for employment.

Equal Opportunity Statement

The University is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all qualified candidates to apply without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, genetic information, disability and military or veteran status.  

 

Accommodations for Applicants

If you are an individual with a disability and need an accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, please contact AskHR@wfu.edu or (336) 758-4700.