Houseperson / Runner

Lone Star Court; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Lone Star Court in Austin, Texas, seeks a dedicated team member for housekeeping duties. Responsibilities include delivering clean linens, responding to requests from room attendants, and ensuring proper cleanliness and organization throughout the hotel.

The ideal candidate will have a background in hotel operations or customer service and will be skilled in multitasking and effective communication. This is a vital role in providing exceptional service to our guests.

Qualifications

• Maintain cleanliness and organization in all work areas.
• Display courteous behavior with guests and team members.
• Ensure hotel equipment is in proper working condition.

Responsibilities

• Deliver clean linens, towels, amenities, and supplies to housekeeping closets.
• Respond to requests from Room Attendants and management for supplies.
• Assist with the setup and breakdown of guest-requested items.

Skills

Hotel Operations or Customer Service

Effective multitasking skills

Composure and patience under pressure

Communicate effectively with others

Work productively with a team

Job description

Come be a part of an AWARD-WINNING TEAM.

Our hotels are unique and we are looking for outstanding talent to provide exceptional customer service to our team. Valencia Hotel Group is a collection of hotels that are created for today’s passionate traveler; each of our hotels is intentionally built to showcase modern design and classic character. We are looking for team members who are ready to be empowered to go above and beyond.

Status: Non-Exempt
Reports to: Executive Housekeeper

JOB SUMMARY

Ensure team members have the supplies, linens, and equipment needed to maintain guest rooms and public areas to hotel standards. Assist with the delivery of linens and amenities, respond to housekeeping requests, maintain storage areas, and help ensure the cleanliness and organization of back‑of‑house and public spaces.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & FUNCTIONS

• Deliver clean linens, towels, amenities, and supplies to housekeeping closets and work areas throughout the hotel.
• Respond promptly to requests from Room Attendants, Supervisors, and management for supplies, equipment, and guest items.
• Collect and transport soiled linens, trash, and recycling from guest floors to designated areas.
• Maintain cleanliness, organization, and proper stock levels in housekeeping closets, storage rooms, and linen areas.
• Assist with the setup and breakdown of rollaway beds, cribs, and other guest‑requested items.
• Deliver guest amenities and fulfill special guest requests in a timely and courteous manner.
• Respond promptly to guest requests and assist with special cleaning needs as assigned.
• Operate cleaning equipment safely and efficiently, ensuring all equipment is maintained in proper working condition.
• Keep storage closets, housekeeping carts, and work areas clean, organized and properly stocked.
• Attend required meetings.
• Be extremely courteous to all customers and fellow employees.

Physical Requirements

• Standing/Walking: Frequently; Standing/Walking up to 8 hours a day.
• Crouching (Bend at knees): Frequently; while cleaning public areas.
• Stooping (Bend at waist): Frequently; while cleaning public areas, picking up trash.
• Twisting (Knees/waist/neck): Frequently; loading and unloading linen.
• Climbing: Occasionally; climbing to the top shelves in linen rooms.
• Reaching (Overhead/extension): Frequently; linen shelves.
• Handling/Grasping: Frequently; handling linen, trash, and guest cleaning supplies.
• Pushing/Pulling: Average weight frequently 50 lbs.
• Lifting/Carrying: Average weight frequently 20 lbs.

Working Environment

• Interior: Includes guest rooms, public areas, lobby, laundry room and housekeeping areas, meeting space, storage closets; variety of surfaces/textures.
• Exterior: Exposure to variety of elements based on weather conditions (heat/cold/rain/wind/ice).

Qualifications

BASICS

• Maintain cleanliness and organization in all work areas.
• Display courteous behavior with guests and team members.
• Report any unsafe conditions immediately.
• Ensure hotel equipment is in proper working condition.
• Perform any additional duties as assigned by the supervisor.

CANDIDATE PROFILE

• Hotel Operations or Customer Service preferred.
• Communicate effectively with others.
• Work productively with a team.
• Effective multitasking skills.
• Composure and patience under pressure.
• Skilled in working with multiple computer programs; must be comfortable using devices to communicate with team members and to complete checklists daily (i.e., Alice system).