Full-time Porter | The Graystone

Columbia Hospitality; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Holiday pay

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401K

HSA/FSA plans

Employee assistance

Volunteer opportunities

Discounted lodging

Job summary

Columbia Hospitality is seeking a porter to maintain cleanliness across public areas at The Graystone in Seattle. The role requires vigilance in safety and cleanliness, with a fast-paced environment and teamwork to ensure exceptional guest experiences.

Hourly pay is provided, and employees benefit from a comprehensive perks program and opportunities for growth within the company. The Graystone lifestyle and heritage building setting offer a unique workplace in Seattle's First Hill neighborhood.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year porter or related cleaning experience preferred.
• Knowledge of cleaning techniques/chemical applications a plus.
• Desire to work in a fast-paced role.

Responsibilities

• Clean all public areas
• Work with others where needed
• Demonstrate proper bending and lifting techniques to ensure health and safety
• Respond to calls for spill clean up
• Respond to calls for trash removal
• Respond to cleaning/straightening of public or back-of-house areas
• Clean back-of-house areas, such as offices, hallways, and restrooms
• Follow all safety procedures
• Keep work environment clean and organized
• Pay attention to detail
• Exceed guest expectations by being responsive and following through on requests
• Maintain ongoing communication with all team members
• Respond to inquiries and maintain favorable relations
• Protect company assets by adhering to security standards
• Deliver exceptional products and service
• Demonstrate Columbia Hospitality values and mission
• Complete other duties as assigned

Skills

Porter experience

Attention to detail

Team player

Job description

Let’s start off with the most important part - what’s in it for you:

The Perks

• Eligibility of perks is dependent upon job status
• Hourly Pay Rate: $27.00 /hr
• Get Paid Daily (Make any day payday)
• Paid Time off & Holiday Pay (Because Balance Matters)
• Benefits - Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, 401K
• HSA/FSA Plans -with employer contribution
• Values Based Culture (#OMGLIFE)
• Culture Add (Creating Space for Fresh Perspectives)
• Referral Bonus (Get Paid to Recruit)
• Discounted Lodging, Dining, Spa, Golf, and Retail (Yes, Discounted Travel!)
• Employee Assistance Program
• “Columbia Cares” Volunteer Opportunities
• Committee Participation Opportunities (Fun, Philanthropic, Diversity/Equity/Inclusion)
• Task Force Work Opportunities (Grow your career in idyllic locations across the globe)
• Online Learning Platform to Help You Grow!
• Third Party Perks (Including discounts on Pet Insurance, Rental Cars, Movie and Concert Tickets, Theme Park and Attractions & so much more)
  

Our Commitment to you:

 “People never forget how you made them feel.” Maya Angelou’s famous statement serves as a rallying cry throughout Columbia Hospitality and fuels our collective drive - and success.
Our people are our purpose, and our brand is our people. We seek extraordinary individuals who drive our brand promise of Creating Exceptional Experiences. We are a people-first organization, ignited from the inside to succeed on the outside. We are a tight-knit, inclusive, values-driven team and we trust one another to have each other’s backs. We show up every day with open hearts, an inclusive mindset, and genuine respect for those around us. We have fun, grow together, and strive to leave a positive lasting impression on everyone we meet.

What Success Looks Like:

Your Impact

• Cleaning all public areas
• Work with others where needed
• Demonstrate proper bending and lifting techniques to ensure their health and safety as well as others around them
• Responding to calls for spill clean up
• Responding to calls for trash removal
• Responding to calls for cleaning or straightening of public or back of the house areas
• Cleaning Back of the House areas, such as offices, hallways, and restrooms, but not limited to
• Follows all safety procedures
• Keep work environment clean and organized
• Pays special attention to detail
• Assures that we exceed guest expectations by being responsive, engaged and following-through on all requests.
• Maintains on-going communication with all team members
• Responds to internal and external inquiries and complaints and maintains favorable resident, member, guest and employee relations
• Protects company assets by establishing and ensuring adherence to security standards
• Strives to deliver exceptional products and service
• Demonstrates behaviors consistent with Columbia Hospitality values and mission
• Completes other duties as assigned
  

What You Bring

• Minimum 1 year porter or related cleaning experience preferred.
• Knowledge of cleaning techniques/chemical applications a plus.
• Desire to work in a fast-paced role
  

Don’t meet every single requirement? At Columbia Hospitality we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may just be the right candidate for this or other roles.

Where you’ll work:

Perfectly at home in Seattle's historic First Hill neighborhood, where heritage buildings and tree-lined streets blend perfectly with modern architecture, The Graystone is an elegant collection of one-of-a-kind condominium residences that embody Seattle's relaxed and refined lifestyle.

The Fine Print

Columbia Hospitality, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive environment without regard to age, race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, disability, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law. We strive for excellence in every position within the company and select the most qualified people who embrace our service philosophy and these values.

Accountability | Creativity | Enthusiasm | Honesty | Inclusion | Respect

Columbia Hospitality is a national management and consulting company with more than 25 years of experience in creating hospitality solutions and delivering exceptional experiences. Our portfolio includes award-winning hotels and resorts, premier residential communities, restaurants and bars, private and public golf clubs, conference centers, and distinctive venues. Columbia Hospitality has been consistently recognized as one of the Top Companies to Work for in Washington by Seattle Business Magazine and Puget Sound Business Journal for their commitment to creating a fun, dynamic and nurturing work environment for team members.