DTVB Houseman
Company: Harmony Hospitality
Location: Virginia Beach
Posted on: April 3, 2026
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Job Description:
Description The AM/PM Houseman is responsible for: The AM
Houseman is responsible to provide general cleaning inside and
outside of the building, place dumpsters for collection, pulling
linen and garbage from the guestrooom corridors, patrols grounds
and garage parking areas, wash windows, stocks Room Attendant
closets and carts and performs special cleaning projects as
assigned. The PM Houseman provides general cleaning inside and
outside of the building, picks up any remaining linen and garbage
from guestroom corridors, patrols grounds and garage parking areas,
wash windows, stocks Room Attendant closets and carts and performs
special cleaning projects as assigned. Housemen may be called upon
to work as need arises to meet short term, temporary staffing
shortages. Additionally, both AM and PM Housemen will be
cross-trained to work either shift. JOB RESPONSIBILITIES The AM/PM
Houseman’s primary responsibilities will include: AM Houseman is
responsible for the following AM specific duties: Position all
dumpsters on the street for collection at the scheduled pick-up
time, returning same to their proper on site receiving station
Patrols hotel's exterior grounds removing all litter and debris
first thing each morning, prior to 7:00 AM daily. Hoses and/or
sweeps front entry driveway, stairs, sidewalk and main door
threshold where applicable before 7:00 AM Makes sure that all
ground floor street front windows and doors are cleaned Supports
the Room Attendant teams by removing bagged garbage from the guest
corridors, taking same to the dumpster(s) Supports the Laundry
Attendants by removing dirty linen from the guest corridors, taking
same to the Laundry Department PM Houseman is responsible for the
following PM specific duties: Pick up any remaining dirty linen and
garbage from the guest corridors Wash all beachfront windows Stock
all Room Attendant closets with fresh linens, terry, amenities,
guest and cleaning supplies Stock all Room Attendant carts with
fresh linens, terry, amenities, guest and cleaning supplies Stock
all Team Captain's carts with supplies and house wares Patrols
hotel's exterior grounds removing all litter and debris just before
end of shift. Empty all public area garbage cans thrice daily at a
minimum Houseman may be assigned to work in the capacity of a Room
Attendant, Assistant Room Attendant and/or Public Area Attendant
should a short term staffing shortage occur and will be cross
trained accordingly. The Houseman will perform special cleaning
projects as assigned. Reports any ‘non-guest’ suspicious activity
to the Head Houseman or closest hotel supervisor. Reports any
safety issues to the Head Houseman to be handled by the hotels
Safety Committee. Reports any missing or damage items or building
conditions to the Head Houseman who will initiate a work order.
REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITY Good attitude in dealing with staff and
hotel guests alike. Ability to speak English preferred. Good work
ethic and practice. REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE Experience –
No prior experience necessary. This job description is not an
exclusive or exhaustive list of all job functions that an employee
in this position may be asked to perform from time to time.
Keywords: Harmony Hospitality, Suffolk , DTVB Houseman, Hospitality & Tourism , Virginia Beach, Virginia