posted April 17, 2025

Housekeeping Houseperson

Compensation: NA

Job Description

As a Housekeeping Houseperson, you play a vital role in maintaining the cleanliness and overall appearance of our hotel. Your primary responsibility is to ensure that public areas, such as lobbies, hallways, and restrooms, are spotless and inviting.

Key Responsibilities:

Public Area Cleaning:

  • Clean and maintain public areas, including lobbies, hallways, elevators, and stairwells.
  • Dust, polish, and vacuum furniture and fixtures.
  • Clean and sanitize restrooms, replenishing supplies as needed.
  • Empty trash cans and dispose of waste properly.
  • Clean windows, mirrors, and other glass surfaces.
  • Sweep, mop, and scrub floors as required.

Guest Room Support:

  • Deliver linens, towels, and other supplies to guest rooms.
  • Remove dirty linens and trash from guest rooms.
  • Assist with room turnovers as needed.

General Maintenance:

  • Report any maintenance issues or damages to the appropriate department.
  • Assist with minor repairs, such as changing light bulbs or fixing leaky faucets.

Other Duties:

  • Perform additional tasks as assigned by the Housekeeping Supervisor or Manager.
  • Adhere to all hotel policies and procedures.

Qualifications:

  • Previous housekeeping experience preferred, but not required.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Strong attention to detail and a commitment to quality.
  • Physical ability to lift and carry heavy objects.
  • Flexibility to work various shifts, including weekends and holidays.

The Darcy

226 Room Hotel

Welcome to The Darcy

The Darcy is an eclectic, 226-room boutique hotel in the heart of Washington, DC, providing chic accommodations, distinctive dining, and over 7,000 square feet of meeting and event space. Classically American but with a European sensibility, The Darcy offers an authentic, original, and local experience that allows our guests to immerse themselves in community. 

Discover our Nation's Capital with thoughful amenties. Cruise from Georgetown to Capitol Hill with our courtesy bike and scooter rentals, make it a family affair and keep the kids entertained with our Darcy Daypacks, and relax after a day of sightseeing with our complimentary daily cocktail hour featuring local products or enjoy an in-room crafted cocktail from our talented mixologists.  Be prepared for any occasion with our Haberdashery - a guest wardrobing suitcase of high-end men’s accessories for borrow or purchase, get the right fit with custom tailoring, and grab that last minute gift for someone special with our semimonthly pop-up flower shop. At The Darcy, we make sure you don’t miss home.