Housekeeping Houseperson - Full Time

Cherry Valley Hotel; Dartmouth; On-site; CAD 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Cherry Valley Hotel in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia is seeking a dependable Houseperson to help keep public areas pristine and guest spaces welcoming. This role emphasizes attention to detail, organization, teamwork, and a courteous presence with guests.

You will assist with light lifts, operate standard cleaning equipment, and follow safety procedures to maintain a safe, pleasant environment for hotel guests and staff. Heavy lifting and standing for long hours are part of the job.

Qualifications

• Basic English communication required.
• Housekeeping experience helpful.
• Ability to follow safety procedures and wear appropriate gear.
• Willingness to assist with heavy lifting and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Walk assigned halls and public areas to ensure cleanliness and order.
• Keep areas stocked, clean, and presentable.
• Support coworkers and help with heavy lifting when needed.
• Greet guests warmly and maintain a courteous presence.
• Follow hotel safety and security policies and report issues.

Skills

Basic English

Housekeeping experience

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Tools

Vacuum

Carpet cleaner

Floor buffer

Job description

Description

Houseperson

Do you like keep busy and moving? Are you helpful by nature with an eye to making things look sharp? Are you willing to pitch in when an extra set of hands is needed or when something heavy might need to be moved/lifted by a room attendant or guest? Then you will be very happy working in housekeeping where a team of friendly hard working room attendants and housepersons present each guest with a piece of “home”. In the role of Houseperson you will:

• Focus on Details – walk the halls assigned to you each shift to ensure the public areas are clean and tidy, caring for elevators, guestroom landings, vending areas, etc. Be sure to report anything missing or in need of repair.
• Be Organized – ensure any areas assigned to you are kept stocked, clean and crisp.
• Be a Team Player – help your coworkers by pitching as needed including doing some of the heavy lifting.
• Be a Housekeeping Ambassador – Share a warm greeting and a smile with all the guests you encounter (and hopefully they will smile and say hello right back).
• Be a Safety & Security Agent – follow your hotel’s established safety and security policies & procedures. Anticipate problems and call management as needed.

Job Requirements

To be successful in this role, you need basic English communication skills; prior housekeeping experience helpful. You will need to safely operate equipment such as a vacuum, carpet cleaner, floor buffer, etc. as well as the chemicals used to maintain/clean the hotel. Heavy work - exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 50 pounds of force frequently and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects. In this role you must have the ability to stand for long hours and be able to work under variable temperatures and noise levels.