Overnight Van Driver/ Houseperson - Full Time

GOEBEL FIXTURE COMPANY; Portland (ME); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401k with employer match

Employee discounts at hotels

DailyPay on-demand pay

Refer a friend bonus

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Embassy Suites Portland Airport is hiring an Overnight Van Driver/Houseperson in Portland, Maine. The role involves shuttling guests, light housekeeping, and assisting with luggage, with a focus on guest satisfaction.

The position is full-time, onsite at the hotel. Requirements include a valid driver's license, a clean record, good English skills, and the ability to lift up to 50 lbs. Compensation starts at $20/hour with benefits offered.

Qualifications

• High school education or equivalent.
• Must have valid driver’s license and clean driving record with 2 years of driving experience.
• Proficiency in English language.
• Ability to lift/push up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Drive incoming/departing hotel guests between hotel and approved destinations and assist guests with luggage.
• Inspect van to ensure it is in order and supplies are adequate.
• Submit daily vehicle inspection and guest count checklists and report any damage or unsafe conditions to supervisor.
• Provide basic housekeeping duties for public spaces including vacuuming, dusting, and trash removal.
• Report and return any guest properties left behind; report property damage to supervisor.
• Maintain the courtesy vehicle by washing, cleaning, and fueling.
• Offer information about hotel services and local attractions.
• Page guests in lobby, deliver messages and run errands, manage carts.
• Maintain lobby cleanliness and parking area upkeep.
• Adhere to local/state laws and hotel guidelines for driver certification and safe transport.
• Attend required staff/trainings and follow procedures.

Skills

Valid driver's license

English language

Lifting 50 lbs

Education

High school education or equivalent

Job description

• Location 1050 Westbrook St,Portland, ME, 04102,United States
• Base Pay $20.00 / Hour

Contact information

• Name Embassy Suites
• Email [e-mail]

Description

We are seeking a friendly Overnight Van Driver/Houseperson to join our team at Embassy Suites Portland Airport. This is a full time position located in Portland. Maine. In this position you will be responsible for shuttling hotel guests back and forth during their stay, contributing to the guest experience by making it simple and enjoyable for guests to arrive, and check in and stay at the property. As well as the cleanliness of the hotel and grounds and moving furniture.

Summary

Description

We are seeking a friendly Overnight Van Driver/Houseperson to join our team at Embassy Suites Portland Airport. This is a full time position located in Portland. Maine. In this position you will be responsible for shuttling hotel guests back and forth during their stay, contributing to the guest experience by making it simple and enjoyable for guests to arrive, and check in and stay at the property. As well as the cleanliness of the hotel and grounds and moving furniture.

Work Performed

As the Overnight Van Driver/Houseperson, you will be one of the first points of contact for our guests, providing exceptional service, ensuring the cleanliness and appearance of the entire hotel to create a memorable and unique experience for our guests. If you enjoy working with people, this is the perfect role for you.

• Drive incoming/departing hotel guests between hotel and approved destinations and assists guests with luggage
• Inspect van to ensure that it is in order and that supplies are adequate
• Complete and submits daily vehicle inspection and guest count checklists, reporting any damage, accidents, or unsafe conditions immediately to supervisor
• Provide basic housekeeping duties for all public spaces including vacuuming, dusting, and trash removal
• Report and return any guest properties that were left behind
• Report cases of property damage to supervisor
• Maintain courtesy vehicle, consisting of washing, cleaning, and fueling
• Offer information pertaining to available services and facilities of hotel, points of interest and entertainment attractions
• Page guests in lobby, deliver messages and run errands, return errant carts in parking lot and from guest rooms
• Maintain lobby in a clean and tidy manner; this includes, but is not limited to trash, seating areas, front doors, floors, etc.
• Maintains the parking spots by picking up trash, cleaning oil leaks, shoveling snow, melting ice, hosing off sidewalks etc.
• Adhere to all local and state laws and hotel guidelines pertaining to driver certification and safe transport of guests
• Work with other staff members to ensure that all guest rooms meet hotel standards and accommodate any special guest requests
• Attends and participates in all required staff and/or training meetings
• Perform duties as outlined in the training procedures, following standard operating procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned, requested or deemed necessary by management

Requirements

• High school education or equivalent experience
• Must have valid driver’s license and clean driving record with 2 years of driving experience
• Must be able to work onsite at the hotel location
• Hours required: full time hours per week for overnight shifts
• Proficiency in the English language
• Ability to sit for extended periods of time
• Ability to stand and walk as needed
• Ability to lift/push up to 50 lbs. guest luggage; limited
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to maintain a friendly, cheerful and courteous demeanor at all times

Additional Preferred Skills/Qualities

• Previous customer facing/hospitality experience preferred
• Second language is a plus, preferably Spanish or French

Compensation

$20 Hourly

• Earned paid time off
• Employer-contribution medical/dental/vision insurance
• Optional life insurance
• Short term/Long term disability
• Optional 401k with employer match
• Employee discounts at participating hotels
• Option to sign up for on-demand pay with DailyPay
• Refer a friend – get paid extra when they join our team!
• Bonuses for name recognition and guest score
• Opportunities to grow – one of the fastest-growing hotel companies

About Embassy Suites by Hilton Portland Maine

The Embassy Suites by Hilton Portland Maine is an all-suite hotel located just 0.7 miles from Portland International Jetport, with a complimentary 24-hour airport shuttle. Guests enjoy free made-to-order breakfast, an evening reception, an indoor pool, and a fitness center. The on-site restaurant, Waypoint, serves lunch and dinner, and the hotel also offers meeting rooms and event space for groups. It's pet-friendly and holds a strong 4.4-star rating from over 2,000 reviews.

About Giri Hotels

Headquartered in Quincy, MA, Giri Hotels owns and operates more than 50 hotels in New England.

We are a growing company that embraces change, maintains a service mindset, and prioritizes the 'big rocks' - our most impactful tasks and projects. At our core, Giri Hotels is a hospitality company, and all members of our team share a sense of cooperation and respect with our guests and one another.

You are right for the team if you are:

• Happy – nice to be around and friendly
• Humble – willing to learn
• Helpful – team player, always willing to pitch in, looking for ways to be productive

Giri Hotel Management has been recognized for its growth in the hospitality industry. We are proud to have achieved #23 on the Top Owners & Developers list and #55 on the Top Management Companies list in Hotel Business's annual rankings. These rankings, based on the annual revenues and number of rooms and properties managed, demonstrate our company's continuing expansion and growth.

Giri Hotels provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.