Compassionate Housekeeper for Guest Rooms & Pets

bestfriends; Kanab (UT); On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Best Friends Animal Society in Kanab, UT seeks a housekeeping specialist to maintain cleanliness inside and outside guest rooms and common areas while engaging with guests and their pets. You will perform routine cleaning, restock supplies, and assist with laundry, trash removal, and basic maintenance tasks as needed.

Candidates should show personal accountability, a friendly, customer-service orientation, and the ability to work weekends and holidays.

Qualifications

• Demonstrates personal accountability to ensure that all responsibilities are completed effectively and in a timely manner.
• Must be willing to work weekends and holidays.
• Ability to apply effective independent judgement and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to professionally advocate Best Friends' positions on issues.
• Exhibits excellent interpersonal skills and customer service oriented in all contacts with guests and staff.
• Work with a positive outlook, upbeat, energetic, and takes initiative.
• Collaborative nature and willingness to work with various colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate kindness and the Golden Rule in our everyday actions by practicing inclusion and respect for every person for the value they bring to the table. Be a role model for the spirit of authenticity, kindness and positive influence with each other, our visitors, and volunteers as well as to the animals every day. This includes listening, being present, being supportive of others and demonstrating compassion and curiosity in conflict.
• Participate in all housekeeping-related tasks such as sweeping, mopping, and washing windows and walls, dusting, vacuuming, stripping and making beds, assisting in our on-premises laundry, trash removal, and scrubbing of floors and bathrooms.
• Maintain public areas and ensure guest rooms are well-stocked with toiletries and supplies.
• Perform routine basic maintenance in guest rooms such as changing bulbs, tightening toilet seats, cleaning up after pets, TV/cable troubleshooting, plunging toilets, cleaning microwaves and coffee makers.
• Respond to special requests from guests, such as fresh towels, sheets, light cleaning, early check-ins, or late check-outs, etc.
• Supports sanctuary housekeeping team as assigned.

Skills

Personal accountability

Weekend/holiday availability

Problem-solving

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Positive attitude

Team collaboration

Job description

Best Friends Animal Society in Kanab, UT seeks a housekeeping specialist to maintain cleanliness inside and outside guest rooms and common areas while engaging with guests and their pets. You will perform routine cleaning, restock supplies, and assist with laundry, trash removal, and basic maintenance tasks as needed.

Candidates should show personal accountability, a friendly, customer-service orientation, and the ability to work weekends and holidays.