House Person

Spire Hospitality LLC; Santa Barbara (CA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Spire Hospitality LLC in Santa Barbara, CA is seeking a diligent housekeeping/maintenance aide to keep guest corridors, foyers, and public areas clean and orderly. You will support room attendants and help maintain high cleanliness standards across the property.

Responsibilities include stocking supplies, moving items up to 100 lbs, and assisting during turnover. Safe handling of chemicals and adherence to safety protocols are required.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of stain removal and chemical cleaning agents.
• Ability to lift and move heavy equipment up to 100 lbs.
• Basic English language comprehension for safety instructions.
• Must understand and follow safety and hazard communication standards.

Responsibilities

• Stock linen closets with amenities and supplies for room attendants; may include taking supplies directly to room attendants.
• Empty room attendant carts of soiled linen and trash.
• Clean and remove spots from corridor walls and doors; polish mirrors and elevator doors.
• Vacuum, sweep, mop hallways, stairwells, vending areas, and foyers.
• Flip mattresses and move furniture as assigned by supervisor.
• Assist room attendants with removal of trash and linen during turnover.
• Assist carpet cleaner with relocation of furniture; respond to guest questions and provide directions.
• Provide instruction for guest and employee safety in emergencies.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Cleaning knowledge

Lifting up to 100 lbs

Basic English

Hazardous chemical handling

Education

Any combination of education and experience

Job description

Along Highway 1, our boutique hotel is 15 minutes from beaches, hiking trails, and downtown Santa Barbara. Reach the airport, Amtrak station, and University of California-Santa Barbara in less than 10 minutes. We’re a short drive from Sandpiper Golf Club, Lake Los Carneros, and Goleta Monarch Butterfly Grove.

Job Overview:

Ensure cleanliness of guest floor corridors, foyers, stairwells, and public vending areas, and assists room attendants in order to maintain high standards of quality.

Compensation:

$19/Hour.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Stock linen closets with amenities and supplies for room attendants; may include taking supplies directly to room attendants.
• Empty room attendant carts of soiled linen and trash.
• Clean and remove spots from corridor walls and door. Polish and clean mirrors, room numbers on guest room doors, and elevator doors.
• Vacuum, sweep, and/or mop hallways, stairwells, vending areas, and foyers.
• Flip mattresses and move furniture as assigned by supervisor.
• Assist room attendants with removal of trash and linen from guest rooms during high occupancy turnover.
• Assist carpet cleaner with relocation of furniture. Respond to guest questions. Provide guest assistance, directions, and information as requested.
• Provide instruction and/or guidance for guest and employee safety in fire or other emergency situations.
• Other duties as assigned such as assisting room attendants or A.M. lobby attendants when requested.

Specific Job Knowledge and Skills:

The individual must possess the following knowledge, skills and abilities and be able to explain and demonstrate that he or she can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Knowledge of stain removal and chemical cleaning agents, and operation of different types of equipment.
• Ability to lift, bend, stoop, walk, push or pull heavy equipment, and stand for extended periods of time. Lifting may include equipment or furniture weighing up to 100 lbs.
• Ability to comprehend and follow instructions.
• Ability to learn and apply hazardous chemical training standards during new hire introductory period.
• Basic ability to comprehend the English language sufficient to understand and communicate information for reasons such as safety and security; for example, product safety labels and emergency instructions.

Other Expectations:

Regular attendance in conformance with the standards, which may be established from time to time, is essential to the successful performance of this position.

• Due to the cyclical nature of the hospitality industry, associates may be required to work varying schedules to reflect the business needs of the hotel. This includes nights, weekends and/or holidays.
• All employees must maintain a neat, clean and well-groomed appearance (specific standards available).
• Employee is always required to take on the responsibility and wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as determined by position and duties.
• Complies with health and safety rules, regulations and procedures to maintain a safe environment.

Working Conditions:

Physical Demands:

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Qualifications:

• Any combination of education and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.
• Previous janitorial experience preferred.
• Additional language ability preferred.

*Spire Hospitality participates in E-Verify*

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)