housekeeping attendant

Harbour House Hotel; Salt Spring Island Electoral Area; On-site; CAD 27,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Parking available

Job summary

Harbour House Hotel on Salt Spring Island, BC, seeks an experienced housekeeper to maintain high cleanliness standards in a busy, on-site setting. Responsibilities include bed making, floor care, linen distribution and guest assistance to ensure comfort and satisfaction.

Required: 2–3 years of housekeeping experience, a related trades certificate or diploma, and references. Security checks may be required; flexibility and reliability are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• 2 years to less than 3 years of experience in housekeeping or related field.
• Criminal record check and credit check may be required.
• Reference required from previous employers.

Responsibilities

• Sweep, mop, wash and polish floors and surfaces.
• Make beds and change sheets; distribute towels and toiletries.
• Clean, disinfect and polish fixtures and appliances in bathrooms and kitchens.
• Vacuum carpets, upholstery and draperies; wash windows and walls as needed.
• Attend to guests' requests for supplies and information; address complaints.
• Launder clothing and linens; mend as needed; handle lost and found items.

Skills

Attention to detail

Punctuality

Reliability

Team player

Customer focus

Excellent written communication

Education

Other trades certificate or diploma

Job description

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• Other trades certificate or diploma

Experience

2 years to less than 3 years

On site

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

Work setting

• Rural area
• Remote location
• Relocation costs not covered by employer
• Willing to relocate
• 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
• Disinfect operating rooms and other areas
• Clean and disinfect elevators
• 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
• Assist clients with bathing and other aspects of personal hygiene
• Launder clothing and household linens
• Mend clothing and linens
• Perform light housekeeping and cleaning duties
• Wash windows, walls and ceilings
• Clean changing rooms and showers
• Address customers' complaints or concerns

Additional information

Security and safety

• Criminal record check
• Credit check
• Reference required

Transportation/travel information

• Willing to travel
• Willing to travel regularly

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
• Standing for extended periods

Weight handling

• Up to 9 kg (20 lbs)

Personal suitability

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

Benefits

Other benefits

• Parking available