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Housekeeping Operative

R0162188 Chapter Spitalfields London, United Kingdom

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Job Responsibilities

ABOUT GREYSTAR

Greystar is a leading, fully integrated global real estate company offering expertise in property management, investment management, development, and construction services in institutional-quality rental housing. Headquartered in Charleston, South Carolina, Greystar manages and operates over $300 billion of real estate in nearly 250 markets globally with offices throughout North America, Europe, South America, and the Asia-Pacific region. Greystar is the largest operator of apartments in the United States, manages over 1,000,000 units/beds globally, and has a robust institutional investment management platform comprised of nearly $78 billion of assets under management, including over $35 billion of development assets. Greystar was founded by Bob Faith in 1993 to become a provider of world-class service in the rental residential real estate business. To learn more, visit www.greystar.com.


JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY

Ensures the overall cleanliness and proper appearance of the community, including external areas, all internal communal spaces, reception, designated resident rooms, office areas, and other amenities to enhance and maintain the community appeal and provide a positive resident experience.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Responsibilities

  • Work as part of a friendly and supportive team playing a vital role within the Community to ensure all our residents enjoy a high level of cleanliness throughout their stay.

  • Responds positively to customer queries, resolving them in a timely manner or signposting residents to the most appropriate person to assist them.

  • Cleans the reception, offices, common spaces, restrooms and designated resident rooms such as sparkle or deep clean.

  • Checks on a daily basis all amenity areas and cleans where required.

  • Carries out a full litter pick daily to all external areas in the community.

  • Ensures all empty rooms and apartment and targeted show flats are freshened throughout the day to maintain market-ready appeal.

  • Assists in the make-ready process by performing additional duties requested by Community Manager and/or supervisor.

  • Informs Community Manager of any observed hazard or potentially dangerous situation to residents, team members, guests, and others.

  • Logs maintenance issues with the Customer Service team where identified as part of daily tasks and routine.

  • Ad hoc requests to address Resident concerns or queries

  • Maintains an appropriate inventory of cleaning supplies and informs the appropriate supervisor when a re-order is necessary.

  • Makes best use of materials and equipment provided cost efficiencies whenever possible without compromising on quality.

  • Maintaining agreed cleaning standards within designated resident rooms, including but not limited to, kitchens and bathrooms, vacuuming carpets, sweeping and mopping floors, dusting and polishing furniture, and emptying trash containers. You may also be asked to change bed linen, make beds, replace used towels, and restock bathroom supplies like shampoo and soap.

  • Maintain and manage agreed stock levels, organised appropriately to avoid any damaged linen.

Organisational Responsibilities:

  • Follows established policies and procedures by monitoring and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, organisational standards, and operational processes related to area(s) of responsibility and reporting violations or infractions to appropriate individual(s).

  • Demonstrates appropriate safe behaviours in accordance with Company, property, and departmental policies, procedures, and standards by immediately reporting any mechanical or electrical equipment malfunctions, employee/visitor/resident injuries or accidents, or other safety issues to appropriate individual(s).

  • Identifies areas for improvement, offers suggestions to improve efficiency and productivity, and implements ideas that achieve operational excellence.

  • Keeps abreast of current changes in technology, processes, and standards within the industry and area(s) of responsibility by attending internal and external training classes.

  • Training and standard procedures will be provided according with the company requirements.

Qualifications

  • Previous experience in commercial cleaning or hotel environments is preferred but not essential.

  • Strong attention to detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality work.

  • Good communication skills and the ability to interact positively with customers and team members.

  • Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team setting.

  • Flexibility in working hours, including weekends or holidays if required.

Additional pay:

  • Bonus scheme

Benefits:

  • Company pension

  • Employee discount

Schedule: Day shift

  • Monday to Friday

  • Overtime

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • London E1: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

Experience:

  • Cleaning: 1 year (preferred)

Work authorisation:

  • United Kingdom (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 04/08/2025

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    Benefits

    Healthcare

    Health insurance (including company-paid opportunities) is offered, along with competitive dental (US Only) and vision insurance* plan options

    *in select countries

    Retirement Planning

    We know planning for retirement is a top priority for our team members. We offer competitive retirement savings plans including employer-matched 401(k) plans (US Only) and country-specific Pension Schemes to ensure the security of your financial future.

    Paid Time Off

    Full-time team members receive generous paid time off – including your birthday! – as well as paid sick leave, personal days, and company holidays*

    *varies by country

    Paid Parental Leave

    Maternal and paternal paid leave is available for the birth or adoption of a child

    Professional Development

    Ongoing support is available for career advancement opportunities in addition to corporate training programs

    Employee Assistance
    Program

    Experienced counselors are available 24/7 for confidential assistance to listen and help you find solutions at no cost to you

    Note: Outlined benefits may vary by international region.

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