Overnight House Attendant - Part Time

Sonesta International Hotels Corporation; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 2,755,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

HSA with Company Match

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Vacation & Sick Time

Parental Leave

Company-Paid Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Education Assistance

Hotel Discounts

Job summary

Sonesta International Hotels is seeking a House Attendant to support our housekeeping team on assigned floors. You will assist with linen delivery, trash removal, and cleaning of corridors, closets, and public areas, ensuring a clean, safe environment for guests.

The role requires physical stamina, ability to lift up to 75 pounds, and the flexibility to work mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays across our Portland properties. Join a team dedicated to Sonesta Service standards.

Qualifications

• Previous housekeeping experience preferred.
• Experience in extended-stay properties preferred.
• Fluent English (reading/writing) preferred; additional languages a plus.
• Basic reading, writing and math abilities required.
• Physical stamina to stand, bend, climb and move about the facility.
• Ability to lift/push items up to 75 pounds.
• Willingness to work mornings, evenings, weekends and holidays.
• Familiarity with using commercial cleaning chemicals.

Responsibilities

• Assist Room Attendants with linens, supplies, and strong items.
• Deliver linens to Room Attendants and collect dirty linen for laundry.
• Clean and organize floor closets and corridors; remove trash and sanitize areas.
• Respond to guest requests promptly and courteously.
• Clean public restrooms, storage rooms, and other public spaces.
• Report needed repairs or unsafe conditions to supervisor.
• Support with deep cleaning projects and laundry operations.
• Operate washers/dryers per hotel standards and guidelines.

Skills

Housekeeping experience

Extended stay experience

English fluency

Basic math/writing

Stamina and mobility

Lifting up to 75 lbs

Chemical safety

Flexible schedule

Job description

We’re People People. Are you? We’re Sonesta International Hotels—the 8th largest hotel company in the U.S. (and growing fast). With a dynamic mix of full-service and focused hotels across major cities, our diverse portfolio of owned, managed, and franchised properties means we’re everywhere our guests need us to be. But here’s the thing—we’re not just in the business of hotels, we’re in the business of people. We bring service with passion, loyalty with purpose, and create experiences that genuinely connect—delivering quality, value, and memorable stays across 1,000+ properties in eight countries (and counting).

What this role is all about

The House Attendant (HA) works with the Housekeeping Management Team to assist Room Attendants on assigned floors or buildings by collecting dirty linens and transporting to the laundry area, delivering clean linens to Room Attendant carts, and retrieving trash throughout the hotel. Assist with the commercial laundry function and/or the cleaning of public area spaces, exterior entrances to the hotel, and parking lot. Will be assigned special projects as assigned by the Housekeeping Manager.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Deliver on the promise of Sonesta Service in all interactions with guests and clients according to the Sonesta G.U.E.S.T. standards.
• Work with Room Attendants with heavy items such as mattresses and linens.
• Deliver linens and other supplies to Room Attendants.
• Maintain the cleanliness and organization of floor closets and corridors to include removing trash, wiping down shelves/counters; sweeping, moping and/or vacuuming floors; and removing non-floor closet items and storing in appropriate areas.
• Respond to guests' requests such as in a timely and efficient manner.
• Clean other designated areas such as public restrooms, storage rooms, and other public area spaces.
• Report needed repairs or unsafe conditions to supervisor.
• Respond to special requests, guest complaints, and the delivery of housekeeping/room supplies to achieve complete guest satisfaction.
• Minimize waste of supplies and amenities within all areas of housekeeping.
• Deliver lost and found items according to established procedures.
• May regularly assist with deep cleaning projects.
• When assigned to laundry, monitor laundry supplies and equipment to ensure they are sufficient and in working order.
• Operate washers and dryers according to hotel standards and manufacturers' guidelines.
• Receive soiled linens and inspect for damaged or stained items.
• Fold and store clean linens, report damages to supervisor.
• Promote teamwork and quality service through daily communication and coordination with other shifts and departmental management.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state and local laws regarding health and safety services.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

• Some previous housekeeping experience preferred.
• Previous background from the extended stay industry preferred.
• Ability to speak, read, and write fluent English is preferred; other languages beneficial.
• Basic reading, writing and mathematical abilities are preferred.
• Frequently standing up, bending, climbing, kneeling, and moving about the facility.
• Carrying, lifting or pulling items weighing up to 75 pounds.
• Will be required to regularly use commercial cleaning chemicals.
• Will be required to work mornings, evening, weekends, and holidays.

Anticipated Pay Range & Additional Job Information

How we reward you

At Sonesta, we know showing up for our guests starts with showing up for our people. That means supporting your health, your financial future, and everything in between.

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with Company Match
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match
• Paid Vacation & Sick Time
• Paid Parental Leave
• Company-Paid Life Insurance
• Company-Paid Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness & Accident Insurance
• Educational Assistance
• Sonesta Hotel Discounts (yes, you’ll want to use these )

Our Commitment to You

Sonesta is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

At Sonesta, we value our team members as individuals who enhance our guests’ experiences with their unique skills and contributions. We actively support professional growth and personal happiness in each of our employees at each of our hotels, resorts, suites and cruise ships. We seek out people who will eagerly partner with us to improve the overall Sonesta experience for our guests, and the overall Sonesta experience for their fellow colleagues.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.