Organizational Summary

Founded in 1916, Palma Ceia Golf & Country Club is located in Tampa’s most prestigious residential neighborhood and is the Tampa Bay area’s oldest and most prestigious private club. The club features an 18-hole championship golf course, tennis courts, swimming, a fitness center, and clubhouse for member entertaining, dining and banquets. Our main focus is providing our members and their guests with outstanding facilities and the highest standard of service.

Job Summary

The housekeeper is an entry-level position responsible for maintaining the overall cleanliness of the facilities (clubhouse, dining rooms, restrooms, childcare, fitness center, locker rooms, tennis, golf pro ship, administrative offices) to ensure a pleasant and sanitary environment is achieved in all areas of the facility. The housekeeper must be able to work under the guidance and direction of the clubhouse maintenance director; must be able to follow direction while effectively managing their workload while adapting to changes and re-evaluating their priorities throughout their shift; must be able to tolerate a significant amount of light moving and/or lifting; and must be able to work a flexible schedule including weekends, holidays, and special events. Hours of operation fluctuate between 6:00 am and 9:00 pm, seven days per week; and will vary due to special circumstances or events.

Essential Duties

• Ensures continuity of service by ensuring all members areas are neat, clean, and free of trash, debris, and waste.
• Performs opening duties and closing duties and start and end of shift; turns lights on and off, prepares and stocks supply cart(s) and closet(s), returns and restocks cart at end of shift.
• Remove dust, stains, and marks from all furniture, baseboards, doors, windows, ledges, and corners. Dusts pictures, frames, and display cases.
• Polishes mirrors, glass, windows (interior and exterior), table surfaces, counters, shelves, desks, door handles, hand rails, and other fixtures.
• Cleans walls throughout the clubhouse removes spots from corridor walls and doors.
• Cleans member restrooms and employee restrooms (toilets, sinks, mirrors, counter tops, floors, furniture, fixtures); restocks all restroom amenities and supplies.
• Uses correct cleaning chemicals for designated surfaces, according to OSHA regulations and club requirements.
• Vacuums carpets and sweeps and mops floors throughout the club including dining areas.
• Cleans and polishes brass.
• Cleans interior and exterior sides of windows.
• Reports any damage, burned out light bulbs, or maintenance and plumbing problems to supervisor.
• Inspects condition of planters and plants; waters plants and removes debris.
• Empties all wastebaskets and trash bins from offices and restrooms; takes trash to dumpster.
• Transports linen to and from the laundry room.
• Completes all other appropriate assignments made by supervisor.
• Attends staff meetings and in-service training.
• Maintains a professional appearance and complies with uniform and dress codes.
• Assists in training other housekeeping staff as needed.
• Performs other related duties that may be assigned by a manager.

Physical Demands

• Frequent exposure to dust, fumes, odors, and cleaning chemicals. Infrequent exposure to bio-hazards. Must be able to read and follow directions and proper procedures for handling hazardous chemicals and materials in accordance with OSHA regulations.
• Must be able to reach, push, pull, bend, and stoop; must be able to perform repetitive motion activities (walking, standing, kneeling, bending, crouching); excellent hand-eye coordination.
• Must be able to comfortably lift, carry, move, push and pull up to 30 pounds, and stand on your feet for extended periods.
• Repetitive motion and activities (reaching, walking, standing, kneeling, bending, crouching).

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent, and/or three to six months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• One year of work experience as a housekeeping/cleaning attendant.