Pay Range
CAD $18.80 - CAD $18.83 /Hr.
Job Description
Hotel Equities, a multi-award-winning hotel development and hospitality management company, is currently searching for a remarkable Houseperson for the Delta Guelph Conference Centre in Guelph, ON.
Job Purpose:
- Maintains the overall cleanliness of the hotel’s public space by cleaning all assigned areas thoroughly on a daily basis.
- Cleans public areas including floors, elevators, lobbies, hallways, vending areas, service areas, stairwells and health club; outdoor walkways, gardens, parking lot, pool and entrance areas.
- Completes work projects as assigned by supervisor and management.
- Cleans and polishes floors, windows, mirrors, vending machines and ice machines.
- Vacuums, shampoos, and removes burn spots from carpets as required.
- Removes all litter from public space.
- Dusts all spots thoroughly.
- Performs other cleaning duties as required.
- Uses housekeeping chemicals as necessary to clean assigned areas to standard.
- Prevents any damage to hotel property by exercising proper caution with chemicals.
- Maximizes job efficiency and orderly appearance by maintaining supply cart and stocks supply cart correctly.
- Operates vacuum cleaner according to operational procedures, replaces and/or empties vacuum cleaner on a regular basis.
- Ensures rapid maintenance and repair of hotel equipment by reporting all maintenance requests in a timely and efficient manner.
- Turns in articles found in public space to Lost and Found.
- Performs laundry duties as assigned, including collecting, sorting, washing, drying, folding, and distributing hotel linens and other laundry items.
- Ensures proper handling and storage of clean and soiled linens and maintains the laundry area in a clean, organized, and sanitary condition.
- Reports any laundry equipment or maintenance issues promptly to the appropriate supervisor.
- Performs other duties as requested, such as cleaning unexpected spills and executing special guest requests.
- Takes every opportunity to impress the guest and promptly responds to and resolves guest complaints.
- Anticipates and exceeds guest expectations.
- Smiles, has eye contact, and greets guests immediately upon each encounter.
- Handles special requests properly.
- Assists other housekeeping associates in maintaining clean and organized work and public areas.
- Follows correct procedures for entering a guest room.
- Keeps voices and other noise low on guest floors, especially in the morning.
- Follows all applicable Company Standard Operating Procedures.
OTHER DUTIES
Please note that this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time, with or without notice.
REQUIRED SKILLS / ABILITIES
Teamwork Skills
- Be an enthusiastic, helpful, and positive member of the team.
- Be professional, responsible, and mature in conduct and behavior.
- Be understanding of, encouraging to, and friendly with all co-workers and supervisors.
- Communicate pertinent information to supervisors and co-workers.
- Care for co-workers’ rooms, carts, and equipment.
- Respond positively to new ideas.
- Accept critical/developmental feedback openly.
Safety and Security Skills
- Be knowledgeable of policies regarding emergency procedures.
- Minimize safety hazards by following all safety and security rules and procedures.
- Be knowledgeable about bloodborne pathogen procedures.
- Properly document and store lost and found items.
- Use all chemicals and cleaners properly.
- Properly handle and account for keys.
- Follow policies and procedures regarding guest rooms, access, key accountability and procedures, and lost and found items.
- Be able to speak and understand the primary language(s) used in the workplace.
- Possess basic verbal and written communication skills.
Desired Software Proficiencies: None.
Supervisory Responsibilities: None.
Education/ Experience:
- High school diploma or equivalent education required.
- No prior experience required.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- Most work tasks are performed indoors. Temperature is moderate and controlled by hotel environmental systems.
- Must be able to stand and exert well-paced mobility for up to four hours at a time.
- Must be able to lift up to 75 lbs. on a regular and continuing basis.
- Must be able to exert well-paced ability in limited space.
- Must be able to exert well-paced ability to reach different areas of the hotel in a timely manner.
- Must be able to push and pull carts and equipment weighing up to 250 lbs. on a regular and continuing basis.
- Must be able to bend, stoop, squat, and stretch to fulfill cleaning and inspection tasks.
- Requires grasping, writing, standing, sitting, walking, repetitive motions, bending, climbing, listening and hearing ability, and visual acuity.
- Talking and hearing occur continuously in the process of communicating with guests, supervisors, and subordinates.
- Vision occurs continuously, with the most common visual functions being near vision and depth perception.
- Requires manual dexterity to use and operate all necessary equipment.
- All associates must maintain a neat, clean, and well-groomed appearance in accordance with Company Standards.
Other:
- The pay range for this position is from $18.80- $18.83 per hr.
- Being passionate about people and service.
- Strong communication skills are essential when interacting with guests and employees.
- Reading and writing abilities are used often when completing paperwork, logging issues/complaints/requests/ information updates, etc.
- Have the ability to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends and/or holidays
Amazing Benefits At A Glance:
- Team Driven and Values Based Culture
- Vacation Pay
- Same-day pay available
- Employee Assistance Program
- Career Growth Opportunities
- Reduced Room Rates throughout the portfolio
- Third Party Perks (Movie Tickets, Attractions, Other)
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule