Housekeeper

This job description is intended to be a broad description of duties. You will be asked to carry out all responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Specific information on duties and policies can be found with your supervisor or in the Employee Reference Guide. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

The Blake at Taos Ski Valley is a Village and Alpine Ski Resort. As a Housekeeper, you share your passions and simple gestures, which inspire lasting relationships with our guests and fellow employees. You will be performing many cleaning duties professionally and in a safe manner.

Essential Job Responsibilities:

• Reliable attendance on all scheduled workdays.
• Clean, stock, and sanitize guest rooms, including making beds and tying or folding towels and robes.
• Fulfill guest amenity requests.
• Follow checklists as given for each room or section.
• Other duties and tasks as assigned.
• Communicate effectively with Supervisors/ Managers daily.
• Maintaining service closets/laundry/cleaning carts/vacuums.
• Return all lost and found items properly tagged.
• Shovel balconies and other lodging spaces, in snowy and icy conditions.
• Be very kind to our guests and fellow teammates. Anticipate any guest needs.

Personal Skills:

• Strong personal character and commitment to Taos Ski Valley, Inc.’s Vision, Purpose, and Values.
• Provides a guest experience that exceeds the guest’s expectations.
• Ability to gracefully and humbly accept coaching, feedback, and opportunities for growth.
• Ability to stay positive, focused, and constructive when faced with setbacks, challenges, and while working in an ever-changing environment.
• Ability to complete all assigned tasks daily, within the time allotted.
• Ability to prioritize tasks to accommodate the business and guest needs.
• Should have a positive attitude every day.

Qualifications/Knowledge:

• Ability to work a flexible schedule including weekends, holidays, and evenings.
• Will be required to be highly detail oriented.
• Will be required to be fluent in English, other language skills preferred.
• Will be required to accurately follow instructions, both verbally and written.
• Housekeeping experience preferred but not required.
• Will be required to ask for help and clarification when necessary.

Work Environment:

Taos Ski Valley, Inc. is a fast-paced work environment, especially during Holiday and Peak days. Taos Ski Valley is located in a high-altitude, alpine environment.  Position may require travel on uneven, snow-packed, or icy terrain and staff may be exposed to wet, cold, and/or humid conditions. Must be able to work in close quarters and with other staff members.

Physical Demands of the Position Include:

Frequently standing, bending, and reaching for long periods of time, daily. Occasionally lifting up to 50-70 pounds. This position will require you to be out in winter conditions about 20% of the time.

Background Check:

Positions dealing with children, of safety-sensitive and/or confidential nature, require driving or positions that handle cash may require a background check and MVR check. Employment is contingent upon a favorable background check and MVR check.

Is a Background Check required for this position: Yes

Is an MVR required for this position:  No