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Let’s Give a Huge Thank You to Cast Members on International Housekeeping Week!

by Whitney Littlejohn · September 16, 2021

It’s International Housekeeping Week! Disney Housekeeping goes above and beyond to ensure rooms are cleaned and ready for guests’ arrival “home”. There are more than 65,000 Cast Members back to work and Disney and guests thank them for all of the hard work they put into their roles every single day.

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Disney will be hosting a Job Fair Monday, September 20, 2021 for Housekeeping positions. Qualified candidates can apply and interview on-site. Disney is also offering a $1000 sign-on bonus.

Roles may include:

Full Time & Part Time Housekeeping – Starting pay rate of $16.00/hour.

Responsibilities for Housekeeping roles include:

Clean Guest rooms by making bed(s), vacuuming, emptying trash, wiping down keyboards, televisions, alarm clocks, telephones, and dusting all surfaces
Clean bathrooms by scrubbing basins, bathtubs, shower walls and doors, toilets, and tile floors with proper chemicals when applicable
Transporting cart with cleaning supplies, amenities and linens to assigned Guest rooms. Maintain cleanliness of work areas and carts
Replenish all Guest amenities such as soaps and tissues
Clean windows, mirrors, glass table tops
Obtain necessary cleaning supplies from supply room
Report unusual room conditions or rooms in need of repair
Operate a SmartPhone device to access Guest room assignments and submit work orders
Work in outdoor settings during various weather conditions
Additional Personal Protective Equipment (face shields, goggles, refillable hand sanitizers, etc.) may be required
Cast Members will be required to handle cleaning chemicals and supplies
Complete tasks with proper use of equipment, tools or systems related to performance of assigned responsibilities

Housekeepers are focused on creating magic for our Guests during their Walt Disney World Resort stay by ensuring the highest standards of cleanliness & Guest Service. The Housekeeper is responsible for cleaning Guest rooms, including stripping and making beds, vacuuming, dusting and replenishing items such as linens and amenities. Housekeepers will monitor work orders, use a SmartPhone device to respond to Guest requests, and report maintenance needs.

Head on over to Disney Careers to check out this role!

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Source: Disney World Cast and Community

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Whitney Littlejohn

Whitney is a wife and mom of 2 princesses of her own. She has grown up visiting Disney World and has turned her passion into a career. When she's not at the parks, she can be found planning her client's vacations with MickeyTravels and sharing advice with readers at MickeyBlog. Please reach out for a free, no-obligation quote at 843-288-1130 or whitney@mickeytravels.com.

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