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Houseman

CompanyUNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA HOST PROPERTIES INC
LocationCharlottesville
Work ModeOn Site
PostedMarch 6, 2026
About The Company
Boar's Head is Charlottesville's Only Four Diamond Resort. Boar's Head is a quintessential Virginia resort, offering a warm, intimate ambiance, exceptional service and unparalleled hospitality. Located on a bucolic 600-acre country estate, our 4-Diamond resort offers 168 guest rooms and suites, 4-Diamond dining in The Mill Room, a wide variety of world class recreational activities, spa and 22,000 square feet of meeting facilities. Owned and operated by the University of Virginia Foundation, Boar's Head is just minutes from the University of Virginia that was founded by Thomas Jefferson, only two hours from Washington, D.C., and at the foot of the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains.
About the Role

Description

JOB OVERVIEW

Responsible for stocking Housekeeper's closets with clean linens, removing soiled linens, 

removing trash, vacuuming and dusting hallways & assigned building entrance, and ensuring all 

glass ware is cleaned daily and in Housekeeper's closets, in addition to cleaning all 

Housekeeping closets, assigned balconies and glass doors.


ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

  1. Dust, sweep and clean patios in assigned buildings. 
  2. Stock all linen and terry for Housekeepers in storage closets as it becomes available.
  3. Place all cribs in rooms.
  4. Strip guest rooms that are checking out and remove all dirty linen/terry and trash.
  5. Vacuum and dust stairwells and hallways.
  6. Remove all dirty linens, towels, etc. from hallways, chutes and all other areas and sort for linen company to pick-up.
  7. Respond to all radio calls promptly.
  8. Stock guest supplies, toilet paper, Kleenex and all other items in storage closets.
  9. Clean, stock and lock closets at the end of each day.
  10. Leave storage closets, shelves, floors and equipment in an orderly fashion at all times.
  11. Accommodate guest requests for housekeeping items or additional supplies expediently and courteously. Follow up on delivery and return of all such items.
  12. Assist with cleaning beds, vacuuming guest rooms and dusting when called upon.
  13. Contribute to overall resort team effort by completing additional duties as assigned.

Requirements

Essential:

  1. Ability to work under stress in a fast-paced environment.
  2. Ability to work 5-7 days per week in rotational shifts if needed, including holidays and 
  3. weekends.
  4. Proven ability to:
  • Perform job functions with attention to detail, speed and accuracy.
  • Prioritize and organize.
  • Work independently and as part of a team.
  • Understand guest service needs and solve them proactively.

Desirable:

  • Previous experience in Housekeeping, preferably at a Forbes rated or 4 Diamond property.

SAFETY RESPONSIBILITIES

All employees must learn and comply with all Resort safety rules; must use appropriate safety equipment at all times; must immediately report all unsafe conditions to supervisors; must be familiar with all safety features or equipment, machinery or materials encompassed by job duties; and must check with supervisor if there is a question as to the safe procedure to be used for any job function.


STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS

Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbent will possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves, other employees or guests.

This description excludes the marginal functions of the position that are incidental to the performance of fundamental job duties.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to perform any other job related duties assi


Key Skills
Attention To DetailSpeedAccuracyPrioritizationOrganizationIndependent WorkTeamworkGuest ServiceProactive Problem SolvingFollowing Safety RulesUsing Safety Equipment
Categories
HospitalityTradesAdministrativeSecurity & Safety
Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
The Houseman is responsible for stocking housekeeping closets with clean linens, removing soiled items, disposing of trash, and maintaining cleanliness in hallways, building entrances, balconies, and assigned glass surfaces. This role also involves responding to radio calls and assisting housekeepers with room cleaning tasks when needed.
📋Job Type
full time
📊Experience Level
0-2
💼Company Size
241
📊Visa Sponsorship
No
💼Language
English
🏢Working Hours
40 hours
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