Housekeeper

Best Friends Animal Society; Kanab (UT); On-site; USD 45,273,000 - 51,577,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Health Savings Account

Dependent care reimbursement

Pet sitting reimbursement

401(k) plan

Pawternity leave

Paid time off

Nine paid holidays

Job summary

Best Friends Animal Society in Kanab, Utah, is hiring housekeeping specialists to maintain cleanliness inside and outside guest areas while engaging with guests and their pets. The role requires weekend and holiday availability and offers a comprehensive benefits package.

The position emphasizes kindness, inclusivity, and collaboration, with opportunities to contribute to a culture that supports well-being and progress in the organization’s mission.

Qualifications

• Demonstrates personal accountability to ensure responsibilities are completed.
• Must be willing to work weekends and holidays.
• Ability to apply independent judgment and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to professionally advocate BestFriends’ positions on issues.
• Exhibits interpersonal skills and customer service orientation.
• Positive, energetic demeanor and initiative.
• Collaborative nature and willingness to work with colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Participate in housekeeping-related tasks such as sweeping, mopping, washing windows and walls.
• Maintain public areas and ensure guest rooms are stocked with toiletries and supplies.
• Perform routine basic maintenance in guest rooms (bulbs, toilets, pet-related cleaning).
• Respond to guest requests (towels, sheets, cleaning, check-in/out).
• Support sanctuary housekeeping team as assigned.

Skills

Personal accountability

Weekend/holiday work

Independent judgment

Advocacy for BestFriends’ positions

Interpersonal skills

Positive attitude

Team collaboration

Job description

The Best Friend's Mission is to do nothing short of making history by bringing about a time when there are No More Homeless Pets. Our goal is that every animal shelter in every community in the country be no kill.

The fact is, we have a great culture, populated by fun, dedicated, and brilliant people. But we're always looking for talented people who can help us make history, and that's where you come in.

Location: 30 N 300 W Kanab,Utah, 84741

Hiring Range: This positions hiring range is anticipated to be 15.80 per hour to $18.00 per hour, depending on experience, plus great benefits!

Schedule: 9:00am-5:00pm Thursday-Monday (Tuesday and Wednesday off)

Position Summary: Housekeeping specialists will be expected to perform routine manual tasks tomaintaincleanliness, sanitary conditions, and appearance inside and outside of guest rooms andcommon areaswhile also interacting regularly with the guest, their accompanying pets, and other Roadhouse and Best Friends team members.

Culture Statement and Responsibility: We believe in treating everyone with kindness and compassion, building trust throughauthenticityand followingthrough oncommitments. We prioritize well-being alongside our mission, fostering strong relationships through open communication and transparent feedback. Diversity and inclusion are integral to our culture, enriching team dynamics by valuing diverse perspectives. Each team memberis responsible forcreating an inclusive environment where all voices are respected and contributing to a workplace that embodies our shared values and commitment to progress. By consistently aligning our actions with our Guiding Principles, we strengthen our culture and ensure that our values are lived every day.

• 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 wellas tothe animals every day. This includes listening, being present, being supportive ofothersand demonstrating compassion and curiosity in conflict.
• Participate in all housekeeping-related tasks such as sweeping, mopping, and washing windows and walls, dusting, vacuuming,strippingand makingbeds, assistingin 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, cleaningmicrowavesand 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 and Experience:

• Demonstrates personal accountability to ensure that all responsibilities are completed effectively andin a timely manner.
• Must be willing toworkweekends and holidays.
• Ability to apply effective independent judgment andproblem-solvingskills.
• Ability to professionally advocate BestFriends’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 takesinitiative.
• Collaborative nature and willingness to work with various colleagues.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be ableto routinelylift 40 to 50 pounds.
• Must be ok with exposure to various animalallergens
• Must be able to perform strenuous physical activity on a frequent basis, including, but not limitedtowalking up/downstairs, lifting and carrying, reaching, stooping, squatting,cleaningand bending.

During the selection process, candidates may be asked to participate in an onsite working interview.

Thank you for your interest in pursuing a career at Best Friends Animal Society. Best Friends Animal Society is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, marital status, or domestic partner status.

Applicants for employment in the U.S. must have valid work authorization that does not now and/or will not in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the U.S. by Best Friends Animal Society.

Culture Statement and Responsibility

We believe in treating everyone with kindness and compassion, building trust through authenticity and following through on commitments. We prioritize well-being alongside our mission, fostering strong relationships through open communication and transparent feedback. Diversity and inclusion are integral to our culture, enriching team dynamics by valuing diverse perspectives. Each team member is responsible for creating an inclusive environment where all voices are respected and contributing to a workplace that embodies our shared values and commitment to progress. By consistently aligning our actions with our Guiding Principles, we strengthen our culture and ensure that our values are lived every day.

Best Friends received a 2022 Top Workplaces USA award from Energage.

Visit the Best Friends Animal Society page on the Energage Top Workplaces award winners' site here to learn more. Not only do we take pride in cultivating a welcoming and supportive community and culture for our employees, but we also offer competitive benefits that make it easy to see why we were granted such an awesome award. We offer competitive pay including the opportunity to receive a discretionary bonus based on performance. We offer medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, short- and long-term disability, dependent care reimbursement, pet sitting reimbursement when traveling for work, flexible spending account, and health savings account. We offer generous paid time off, nine paid holidays annually, an auto insurance discount, and legal and identity theft coverage. For added well-being support, we offer pawternity leave for employees to have time to care for their personal pets, mental health support, and an employee assistance program. We also offer a generous 401(k) savings plan.

Thank you for your interest in pursuing a career at Best Friends Animal Society. Best Friends Animal Society is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, marital status, or domestic partner status. Applicants for employment in the U.S. must have valid work authorization that does not now and/or will not in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the U.S. by Best Friends Animal Society.