housekeeping attendant

Government of Canada; Charlottetown; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

The Government of Canada is seeking Housekeeping Staff in Charlottetown, PE. Responsibilities include cleaning, maintaining guest areas, and ensuring a tidy environment. Ideal candidates should have a WHMIS Certificate and the ability to work independently under pressure. Benefits include gratuities and free parking.

Benefits

Gratuities

Free parking available

Parking available

Qualifications

• No degree, certificate or diploma required.
• 1 to 2 years of experience preferred.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Sweep, mop, wash and polish floors.
• Dust furniture and vacuum carpeting.
• Handle and report lost and found items.

Skills

Attention to detail

Client focus

Dependability

Excellent oral communication

Team player

Education

Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate

Job description

Overview Languages

English

Education

• No degree, certificate or diploma

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work setting

• Hotel, motel, resort

Responsibilities Tasks

• Sweep, mop, wash and polish floors
• Dust furniture
• Vacuum carpeting, area rugs, draperies and upholstered furniture
• Make beds and change sheets
• Distribute clean towels and toiletries
• Stock linen closet
• Clean, disinfect and polish kitchen and bathroom fixtures and appliances
• Handle and report lost and found items
• Attend to guests' requests for extra supplies or other items
• Provide basic information on facilities
• Pick up debris and empty trash containers
• Launder clothing and household linens
• Perform light housekeeping and cleaning duties
• Wash windows, walls and ceilings
• Clean changing rooms and showers
• Address customers' complaints or concerns

Credentials Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate

Additional information Security and safety

• Bondable
• Criminal record check

Transportation/travel information

• Own transportation

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Ability to work independently
• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Repetitive tasks
• Handling heavy loads
• Physically demanding
• Attention to detail
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Overtime required
• Standing for extended periods
• Walking

Weight handling

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Personal suitability

• Punctuality
• Client focus
• Dependability
• Excellent oral communication
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Values and ethics
• Patience
• Honesty

Benefits Financial benefits

• Gratuities

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Parking available