Housekeeping Aide / Houseperson

Hcareers; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Life and AD&D

6 paid holidays

401(k) retirement plan

Free employee parking

Marriott room rates

Job summary

The Element by Westin Seattle Downtown is seeking a Housekeeping Aide/Houseperson to join our hotel team. Located at 601 Aurora Ave N, Seattle, WA, this role supports daily guest room cleaning, stocking supplies, and maintaining public areas according to brand standards.

This full-time position offers benefits after 60 days, paid holidays, a 24/7 shift schedule, and opportunities to advance within Puget Sound Hospitality.

Qualifications

• Assist guests with luggage.
• Maintain communication with front desk via two-way radio.
• Maintain exceptional cleanliness standards.
• Ability to lift up to 30 lbs and stand for long periods.
• Adhere to grooming and uniform standards.

Responsibilities

• Follow a daily detailed checklist to complete housekeeping tasks.
• Remove soiled linen and trash from housekeeping carts.
• Deliver supplies to housekeepers and guest rooms when requested.
• Deliver amenities and linen to guests upon request.
• Maintain cleanliness of guest hallways and public areas.
• Restock supplies and keep storage areas organized.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Teamwork

Job description

Housekeeping Aide/Houseperson

Our company

The Element by Westin Seattle Downtown is looking for a Housekeeping Aide/Houseperson to join our team. We are managed by Puget Sound Hospitality which owns and operates 6 hotels in the Puget sound area.

Mission Statement

It is our passion and responsibility to provide unmatched service to our guests and create opportunities for our associates. We aim to achieve success for our owners by being innovative and constantly evolving, exceeding the expectations of our associates and guests, and creating an environment of Inspired Connections.

Advancement Opportunities

We strongly believe in career advancement opportunities across our properties and work with managers to identify and train individuals who are interested in learning and growing within our organization.

The details

Salary:$23.11 per hour

Location: 601 Aurora Ave N, Seattle, WA 98109.

Commute/Transportation: We are located near several bus routes and offer a discounted annual ORCA pass. If you prefer to drive, we offer free parking to all of our employees in our underground garage.

Benefits: Our benefits package is available to full time employees after they complete 60 days of employment. This package includes medical, dental, vision, life, and AD&D. We also have 6 paid holidays.

PTO is accrued at 0.0538 hours per hour starting on day 1 of employment.

We partner with Colonial life to offer supplemental insurance options such as accident, short term disability, and whole life during our annual enrollment.

We have a 401(K) retirement plan available to all employees who are 21+ and have been employed for 6 months.

We offer Marriott employee room rates as well as Marriott friends and family room rates that can be used based on availability at any Marriott location worldwide.

Work shifts: The hotel is a 24/7 operation so flexibility to work AM and/or PM shift preferred

The daily job duties

• Follow a daily detailed checklist to complete the following:
• Remove soiled linen and terry from housekeeping carts
• Remove garbage from housekeeping carts and replace with new liner
• Deliver supplies to housekeepers in a timely manner
• Deliver items to guest rooms upon request from guests or the front desk using brand service standards
• Maintain cleanliness of guest hallways by vacuuming, dusting, and reporting damage to maintenance
• Maintain cleanliness of housekeeping storage and work areas by removing garbage, laundry, dirty dishes, and restocking supplies
• Wash and return glasses to housekeepers using proper equipment and sanitization processes according to brand standards
• Maintain cleanliness of main garbage/recycling area of the hotel
• Maintain cleanliness of public areas including Lobby and entrance, Business center
• Public restrooms, driveway and surrounding sidewalks, Parking lot/Parking garage, guest and employee smoking area, fitness center, pool, elevator and elevator tracks, stairs
• Empty and clean garbage and recycling receptacles
• Maintain cleanliness of the Administrative offices

The Requirements

• Assist guests with luggage
• Maintain communication with front desk/maintenance/housekeeping supervisor/manager using a 2-way radio
• Knowing and providing information about property facilities
• Knowing how to listen, apologize, and get help when guests encounter problems
• Maintain exceptional standards of cleanliness
• Adhere to grooming and uniform standards
• Delivering amenities and linen to guests upon request
• Setting up baby cribs, and sofa beds
• Using special equipment and machines safely
• Use chemicals following the proper procedures and safety equipment
• Provide the best possible customer service to our guests
• Maintain a positive attitude during difficult or stressful situations
• Ability to multi-task and fulfill several demands in a short time frame
• Report any unsafe work practices
• Must be able to lift up to 30lbs, stand, squat, bend, and push cleaning machines and/or carts. Must be able to follow and complete a detailed checklist each shift.
• Must be team oriented
• Must have strong communication skills

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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Source: Hcareers