PPV OPM - House Person

Westmont Hospitality Group; Halifax; On-site; CAD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Westmont Hospitality Group is seeking a House Person to maintain cleanliness and presentation across guest rooms, corridors, and public areas, ensuring an exceptional guest experience. This position supports the operations team by sustaining high standards of order, safety, and aesthetics throughout the property.

You will coordinate with housekeeping, maintenance, and front-of-house teams for timely room turnovers and event setups.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience in housekeeping, maintenance, or a related hospitality role.
• Physical ability to lift, bend and stand for extended periods.
• Basic knowledge of cleaning chemicals and safety protocols.
• Valid work authorization for Canada.

Responsibilities

• Clean guest rooms, public areas, and back-of-house spaces to hospitality standards.
• Assist in setup and breakdown of event spaces with proper storage of equipment and materials.
• Monitor and report maintenance issues or safety hazards to the appropriate department for timely resolution.
• Manage inventory of cleaning supplies and equipment, ensuring availability and proper functioning.
• Collaborate with housekeeping, maintenance, and front-of-house teams to facilitate efficient room turnovers and guest services.

Skills

Physical stamina

Attention to detail

Communication

Safety protocols

Health and safety regulations

Equipment operation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Cleaning machinery

Job description

House Person plays a critical role in maintaining the cleanliness, organization, and overall presentation of hospitality facilities to ensure an exceptional guest experience. This position is responsible for supporting the operations team by managing the upkeep of public and private areas, including guest rooms, corridors, and service zones. The role requires a proactive approach to identifying maintenance needs and promptly addressing them to uphold safety and quality standards. Collaboration with various departments is essential to coordinate timely room turnovers and support event setups. Ultimately, the House Person contributes significantly to the smooth operation of the property, enhancing guest satisfaction and operational efficiency.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Previous experience in housekeeping, maintenance, or a related role within the hospitality industry.
• Ability to perform physical tasks including lifting, bending, and standing for extended periods.
• Basic knowledge of cleaning chemicals and supplies, with an understanding of safety protocols.
• Valid work authorization for Canada.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certification in hospitality or facility maintenance.
• Experience working in a fast-paced hotel or resort environment.
• Familiarity with health and safety regulations specific to the hospitality industry.
• Strong communication skills to effectively coordinate with team members and management.
• Ability to operate cleaning machinery and equipment safely and efficiently.

Responsibilities:

• Perform thorough cleaning and maintenance of guest rooms, public areas, and back-of-house spaces to meet established hospitality standards.
• Assist in the setup and breakdown of event spaces, ensuring all equipment and materials are properly arranged and stored.
• Monitor and report any maintenance issues or safety hazards to the appropriate department for timely resolution.
• Manage inventory of cleaning supplies and equipment, ensuring availability and proper functioning at all times.
• Collaborate with housekeeping, maintenance, and front-of-house teams to facilitate efficient room turnovers and guest services.

Skills:

The required skills enable the House Person to efficiently maintain cleanliness and safety standards, ensuring guest areas are welcoming and well-kept. Physical stamina and attention to detail are essential for performing daily cleaning and maintenance tasks thoroughly. Communication skills facilitate effective collaboration with team members and reporting of issues to management. Preferred skills such as knowledge of health and safety regulations and equipment operation enhance the ability to work safely and efficiently in a dynamic hospitality environment. Together, these skills support the seamless execution of daily responsibilities, contributing to overall guest satisfaction and operational success.