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Job Description Summary: The House Attendant (HA) works with the Housekeeping Management Team to assist Room Attendants on assigned floors or buildings by collecting dirty linens and transporting to the laundry area, delivering clean linens to Room Attendant carts, and retrieving trash throughout the hotel. Assist with the commercial laundry function and/or the cleaning of public area spaces, exterior entrances to the hotel, and parking lot. Will be assigned special projects as assigned by the Housekeeping Manager.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Deliver on the promise of Sonesta Service in all interactions with guests and clients according to the Sonesta G.U.E.S.T. standards.
- Work with Room Attendants with heavy items such as mattresses and linens. Deliver linens and other supplies to Room Attendants.
- Maintain the cleanliness and organization of floor closets and corridors, including removing trash, wiping down shelves/counters, sweeping, mopping, vacuuming floors, and removing non-floor closet items for storage.
- Respond to guests’ requests in a timely and efficient manner.
- Clean designated areas such as public restrooms, storage rooms, and other public spaces.
- Report needed repairs or unsafe conditions to supervisor.
- Respond to special requests, guest complaints, and deliver housekeeping/room supplies to ensure guest satisfaction.
- Minimize waste of supplies and amenities within all housekeeping areas.
- Deliver lost and found items according to procedures.
- Assist with deep cleaning projects as needed.
- When assigned to laundry, monitor supplies and equipment, operate washers and dryers, inspect linens for damages, and fold and store clean linens, reporting damages to supervisor.
- Promote teamwork and quality service through communication with other shifts and management.
- Ensure compliance with health and safety laws.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS
- Some previous housekeeping experience preferred.
- Background in extended stay industry preferred.
- Ability to speak, read, and write fluent English; other languages beneficial.
- Basic reading, writing, and math skills preferred.
- Physical ability to stand, bend, climb, kneel, and move about the facility frequently.
- Ability to lift up to 75 pounds.
- Regular use of cleaning chemicals required.
- Availability to work mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Additional Information
- Pay Range and benefits include health insurance, 401(k), paid leave, hotel discounts, educational assistance, and more.
- Sonesta is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
- Complete a full application and attach a resume when applying; incomplete applications will not be considered.