Job Description

Housekeeper

America's second oldest horse racing track, the Fair Grounds has been a New Orleans staple since 1852. We are a premier entertainment venue presenting thoroughbred & exotic animal races, slots, video poker and simulcasting year-round. Located in New Orleans, Fair Grounds operates a slot-machine gaming facility and 13 off-track betting parlors throughout southeast Louisiana.

Job Summary

Keeps assigned areas in the facility clean.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

1. Sweeps, scrubs, waxes and mops all floors, cleans and polished lighting fixtures, counter surfaces, vacuums rugs, carpets, and upholstered furniture, dusts furniture and cleans assigned equipment and polishes metalwork.
2. Washes walls, ceiling and woodwork. Washes windows, door panels and sills.
3. Cleans assigned hallways, lobbies, lounges, corridors, elevators, stairways, locker rooms and other assigned work areas.
4. Cleans and sanitizes bathrooms.
5. Empties wastebaskets, empties and cleans ashtrays and transports trash and waste to disposal area.
6. Replenishes bathroom supplies on a regular basis when open to the public.
7. Handles all cleaning substances according to proper handling procedures.
8. Notifies maintenance of replacement light bulbs needed and location.
9. Performs all other duties, as assigned.

Required Skills And Abilities

Must be 21 years or older. Must be able to obtain a Gaming and Racing License from Louisiana Racing Commission.

Education And Experience

Minimum 1-2 years of experience. Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer service. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Ability to read, analyze and interpret common documentation. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from team members, regulatory agencies or members of the staff. Ability to write and present information to management in a reasonable manner. Ability to perform normal mathematical computations in regard to the implementation of current duties. Ability to define problems collects data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of instructions and deal with several variables.

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions

The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work involves lifting, walking, talking, hearing, bending, stooping, climbing. Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds. Office/Casino environment; Subject to outdoor temperature; Exposed to smoke, bright lights and noise at times. The work environment consists of very non-demanding surroundings with a low noise level. Will occasionally work in extreme heat or cold conditions.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability.

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