House Person

InnVest Hotels; Kingston; On-site; CAD 27,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

InnVest Hotels is seeking a part-time Houseperson to support housekeeping operations across our full-service hotels in Kingston, Ontario. The role involves cleaning guest floors, public areas, and assisting room attendants to ensure exceptional guest experiences.

Qualities include physical stamina, reliability, and strong teamwork. Flexibility for nights, weekends and holidays is expected. Competitive hourly pay reflects experience and location within Canada.

Qualifications

• Candidates must be able to perform physical tasks including lifting and prolonged walking.
• Reliable in shifting schedules including nights, weekends and holidays.
• Strong interpersonal and time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Thorough cleaning of guest floors, public areas and amenities as per hotel standards.
• Assist with inventories and support room attendants for smooth operation.
• Respond to front desk requests and guest needs promptly.
• Maintain security and key control following hotel policies.
• Help with meals, linen handling, and waste reduction as required.

Skills

Walking

Lifting

Pulling

Pushing

Cleaning equipment

Mobility

Job description

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  Pay or shift range: $19.68 CAD to $19.96 CAD

  
  

  Pay range for our various positions takes into account multiple factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; education and certifications, work location and other business and organizational needs.

  
  


• Full Service Hotels


• Part-Time


• Requisition #: HOUSE003602

Description

THE COMPANY:

Passion Drives Performance. InnVest succeeds because our people love what we do. Our entire team shares a deep-rooted passion for the world of hospitality & travel that extends far beyond the walls of our offices and locations.

Our company culture is built on collaboration. A nimble team where everyone has a voice at the table and an opportunity to pursue their passions. Our skillsets are as diverse as our portfolio, but we all have a singular focus: a belief that partnerships deliver the best results, an entrepreneurial approach to decision making, respect for others, a strong sense of integrity and a curiosity to challenge the status quo.

With over100hotels in our portfolio, representing 18 internationally recognized hotel brands,InnVestis the largest independent owner of hotels in Canada. In addition, our management team oversees the day-to-day activities of almost90 hotels also makingInnVestthe largest independent operator of hotels in Canada.InnVest’sportfolio is geographically diverse with hotels from Vancouver, BC to Corner Brook, NL but also experientially diverse from roadside inns to luxury urban properties.

AtInnVest, our mission is simple – to deliver outstanding guest experiences and superior returns on quality hospitality investment. A career at InnVest will provide you with unrivalled opportunities and invaluable exposure to Canada’s largest independently ownedand operated hotel portfolio.

ACTIVITIES:

The duties and responsibilities for the Houseperson include, but are not limited to the following:

• Thorough and complete cleaning requirements on all guest floors, public washroom, elevators, stairwells, and interior/exterior public areas, fitness room/showers as set by efficiency standards of the hotel.


• Carpet Shampooing and deep cleaning.


• Ensure security standards are practiced, to protect guest’s and employee’s privacy and belongings.


• Follow hotel policies in relation to key control, and the security of hotel property, including linens, supply carts,vacuumsand storage rooms.


• Meet and exceed guest and co-worker expectations by providing exemplary service and teamwork.


• Ensure all guests receive prompt attention, providing value-added service by doing whatever is reasonable and possible to exceed guest expectations.


• Assist with inventories and help prevent waste and misuse of guest and cleaning supplies and equipment.


• Assist room attendantsin order tohave a smooth operation. Remove all garbage, soiledlinenand dirty food trays from corridors in a prompt manner.


• Adhere to all hotel policies and procedures, and follow procedures listed in shift checklists.


• Clean corridors and vents.


• Strip rooms.


• Wash floor and windows.


• Responds to Front desk calls, assisting in checking rooms, luggage delivery and guest special request.


• Communicates with MOD and co-workers regarding product/ service deficiencies, equipment, safety problems, etc.


• Maintains pool and fitness room supplies of towels.

COMPETENCIES WE ARE SEEKING:

• Considerable amount of walking.


• Lifting.


• Pulling.


• Pushing.


• Operate cleaning equipment.


• Reaching heights of approximately 6 ft and depths of 2-½ -3 ft.


• Exposure to heat, steam, smoke, cold.


• Must have high level of mobility/flexibility in space provided.


• Ability to lift and carry a weight of approximately 20 pounds.


• Flexible and energetic with the ability to work under pressure during busy times.


• Literacy skills – reading, writing, and oral.


• Outstanding organizational, time management, and interpersonal skills.


• Work well independently and in a team environment with minimum supervision.


• Self-motivated, honest, creative, capable of working in a team environment.


• Flexible attitude to scheduled shifts – the incumbent may need to work nights, weekends and/or holidays.

InnVest Hotels is an inclusive employer. As such, we welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. We appreciate all applications, however only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.