Housekeeper I (Public Areas)

Padre Hotel; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 46,838,000 - 50,971,000; Full time

Job summary

Padre Hotel in Bakersfield, CA is hiring for housekeeping, focused on keeping public spaces exceptionally clean and welcoming. The role includes cleaning restrooms, lobby areas, dining rooms and venues, and supporting daily hotel operations to ensure a positive guest experience.

Pay starts at $16.90 per hour with a schedule that reflects the hospitality business. Candidates should be able to work varied shifts including weekends to meet guest needs.

Responsibilities

• Cleaning public restrooms and replacing paper products and soap.
• Maintain lobby and public areas cleanliness.
• Power-washing walkway and alleyway areas.
• Set up and take down outdoor seating areas.
• Clean all public venues and dining rooms.
• Maintain order of the lobby, restaurants, storage, and break areas.
• Proper use and storage of supplies and tools.
• May use equipment such as power scrubber, vacuum, toilet plunger, and blower.
• Ensure gym is clean and restocked with Padre water and clean towels.

Skills

Cleaning

Public area cleaning

Customer service

Attention to detail

Tools

Power scrubber

Vacuum

Toilet plunger

Gas-powered blower

Job description

Principle Responsibilities & Position Purpose:

Maintain The Padre Hotel standards of cleanliness in an efficient professional manner and contribute to an excellent guest experience.

Rate of Pay $16.90 per hour

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES (ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS)

The list of responsibilities is illustrative only, and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by this position.

• Cleaning of public restrooms to include toilets, urinals, floors and replacing of paper products and soap


• Maintain general lobby and public areas cleanliness to include but not limited to: animal / human waste, sifting ashtrays and mopping spills


• Power-washing of walkway and alleyway areas


• Setup and take down of all outdoor common area tables and chairs including umbrellas


• Clean and maintain all public venues, including Prospect Lounge, Brimstone Bar, Farmacy Café, Prairie Fire, Belvedere Dining Room, and all banquet rooms


• Maintain order and cleanliness of the lobby, restaurants, tool and supply storage, and break areas.


• Proper use and storage of supplies and tools


• May use and be accountable for equipment such as a power scrubber / washer, vacuum, toilet plunger, toilet snake, cardboard compactor, radios and gas-powered blower


• Ensure that special requests for cleanliness, maintenance and appearance of the hotel, administrative areas, and restaurants are met.


• Dusting all public areas on a regular basis


• Any maintenance to be reported to head housekeeper or supervisor


• Ensure gym is clean and restocked with Padre water and clean towels


• Ensure all tiled floors are cleaned on a daily basis and carpet and carpet in public areas space is vacuumed.


• Ensure customer experience meets or exceeds expectations. Handle customers’ concerns and requests with a positive attitude.


• Sweeping, Mopping, and assisting in all


• Notify supervisor if any items are in low inventory


• Uphold the highest standards of cleanliness, safety, and conduct.


• Ensures the proper maintenance of all departed related equipment


• Other duties may be assigned by the housekeeping supervisor, Hotel Operations Manager, Assistant General Manager and/or General Manager

**Due to the cyclical nature of the hospitality industry, employees may be required to work varying schedules to reflect the business needs of the company.**

SUPPORTIVE FUNCTIONS

In addition to performance of the essential functions, this position may be required to perform a combination of the following supportive functions, with the percentage of time performing each function to be solely determined by management based upon the particular requirements of the company.

Work with other divisions and areas of the park to ensure that the customers’ overall property experience meets or exceeds expectations and standards.

**Flexible availability is required for this position (days, evenings, weekends, holidays)**

Bakersfield’s best hotel, Padre Hotel, first opened its doors in 1928 and today is Bakersfield’s only 4-Diamond Hotel. After being closed for several years, the historic hotel underwent a transformation to become a sophisticated boutique hotel with restaurants, nightlife, wedding venues and conference facilities. After a long day out in the oil fields, working on the farm, or just exploring Bakersfield, come unwind in our luxurious guest rooms, host your private event, or enjoy one of Padre Hotel Bakersfield’s five unique dining options.