houseman/woman

Fairmont Empress Hotel; Victoria; On-site; AUD 31,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site housing

On-site amenities

Other benefits

Job summary

Fairmont Empress Hotel in Victoria, BC, is hiring a Housekeeping Attendant for seasonal full-time work at the historic hotel. The role requires cleaning, bed making, and ensuring guest rooms and common areas meet high standards of cleanliness.

Employees will operate on-site with no remote option, and relocation costs are covered by the employer. Applicants must be eligible to work in Canada and be prepared for a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in hotel housekeeping or related hospitality duties.
• Ability to maintain high standards of cleanliness and hygiene.
• Good communication and guest service orientation.

Responsibilities

• Sweep, mop, wash and polish floors.
• Dust furniture and fixtures.
• Vacuum carpeting and upholstery.
• Make beds and change sheets.
• Distribute towels and toiletries.
• Clean and disinfect kitchen and bathroom areas.
• Attend to guests' requests for supplies or items.
• Provide information about facilities and services.

Skills

Housekeeping

Cleaning

Guest service

Attention to detail

Job description

Job details

• Location Victoria , BC V8W 1W5
• Salary 26.53 hourly / 30 to 40 hours per week
• Terms of employment Seasonal employment Full time

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

Work setting

• Relocation costs covered by employer

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
• Clean, disinfect and polish kitchen and bathroom fixtures and appliances
• 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
• Wash windows, walls and ceilings
• Clean changing rooms and showers
• Address customers' complaints or concerns

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Ability to work independently
• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Handling heavy loads
• Physically demanding
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Standing for extended periods
• Walking

Personal suitability

• Punctuality
• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Values and ethics

Other benefits

• On-site amenities
• On-site housing options
• Other benefits

This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups:

Employment groups

Support for youths

• Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth
• Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for youth
• Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth

Who can apply for this job?

You can apply if you are:

• a permanent resident of Canada
• a temporary resident of Canada with a valid work permit

Do not apply if you are not authorized to work in Canada. The employer will not respond to your application.

Advertised until

2026-11-27