Public Area Attendant

The Tennessean Hotel; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

401(k) with 4% match

Hotel and F&B discounts

PayActive access to earned wages

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Job summary

THE TENNESSEAN Hotel seeks a Public Area Attendant to clean and maintain guest-facing public spaces, lobbies, hallways, and restrooms. You will help with event-space setup and breakdown and report to the Housekeeping Supervisor or Executive Housekeeper.

A combination of education and experience is acceptable; hotel experience is a plus, and a flexible schedule including evenings and holidays is required.

Qualifications

• Hotel experience is a plus.
• Eligible to work in the United States.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English.
• Availability to work a flexible schedule including evenings, weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness in lobbies, hallways, restrooms and other public spaces to ensure a welcoming environment.
• Assist with setup and breakdown of event spaces as needed.
• Report to the Housekeeping Supervisor or Executive Housekeeper.

Skills

English proficiency

Communication skills

Physical stamina

Flexibility

Education

Education & experience mix

Job description

Public Area Attendant

We are seeking a dedicated Public Area Attendant to maintain cleanliness and order in all guest-facing common areas. This role involves cleaning lobbies, hallways, restrooms, and other shared spaces to ensure a welcoming and pristine environment. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, reliable, and committed to enhancing the guest experience through exceptional service.

Schedule: 9 am - 4:30pm

Key Responsibilities

• You will be the dedicated caretaker of our hotel's public spaces, ensuring a clean and inviting atmosphere for guests to enjoy.
• Your daily tasks will include maintaining cleanliness in all public areas, such as lobbies, restrooms, and hallways, as well as assisting with setup and breakdown of event spaces.
• You will report to the Housekeeping Supervisor or Executive Housekeeper.
• A career as a public area attendant can lead to opportunities in various roles within the hospitality industry, such as housekeeping attendant, housekeeping supervisor, or even a management position in hotel operations.

Education & Experience

Hotel experience is always a plus! Applicants should have:

• A combination of education and experience

What You’ll Need to Succeed

• Eligible to work in the United States
• Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English
• Ability to sit, stand, bend, kneel, and lift as required—with or without reasonable accommodations
• Availability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays if needed
• A warm, professional demeanor that reflects HVMG's Culture of Excellence

Why Our Associates Love HVMG

• Career growth opportunities across our nationwide portfolio
• Flexible scheduling
• Access up to 40% of your earned wages before payday with PayActive
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays
• Full healthcare benefits: medical, dental, and vision
• 401(k) with guaranteed 4% match and no vesting period
• Exclusive hotel and food & beverage discounts

About HVMG

Our Be Excellent culture is more than just words on a website -- we live and breathe it. As one associate said in an anonymous survey, "This is the best management company I've ever worked for. They walk the talk from the corporate office to the field."
We believe that the hotel business is one of the few industries in which successful career paths can start anywhere on the org chart. You control your destiny, and, if our executives are any indication, today's dishwasher can be tomorrow's Senior Vice President.

The above job description is not an exhaustive list of all the duties and responsibilities of the position, nor should it be construed as a contract.

HVMG is an equal opportunity employer. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any basis prohibited by federal, state, or local laws. This policy governs all aspects of employment, including selection, job assignment, compensation, promotion, discipline, termination, and access to benefits and training.