Public Area Attendant

careers-sagehospitality; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

All associates cafeteria

401k matching

Hotel discounts

Prime location near MAX lines

$50 TriMet monthly subsidy

Job summary

The Nines, a Sage Hospitality property in Portland, seeks a friendly housekeeping associate to maintain lobby and public areas with a courteous, professional demeanor. You will ensure spaces are clean, stocked, and presentable while providing attentive guest service in a fast-paced hotel environment.

No prior experience is required; the role emphasizes reliability, cleanliness, and safety. This is an on-site position at our downtown Portland location, offering supportive teams and a

Qualifications

• No formal education required.
• No prior experience required.
• Ability to meet standard appearance and cleaning standards.

Responsibilities

• Maintain lobby, public space cleanliness.
• Provide prompt, courteous guest service.
• Follow safety guidelines.
• Attend departmental meetings.
• Respond to guest inquiries.

Skills

Appearance standards

Cleaning standards

Cleaning methods

Education

No formal education required

Tools

Cleaning supplies

Job description

Why us?

At Sage Hospitality, how we work matters just as much as what we do. We are guided by a shared purpose to enrich lives, one experience at a time, and a vision to redefine how the world experiences hospitality.

At The Nines, Portland, we embrace:

• Historic Retail Palace Reborn - Adaptive reuse of the 1909 Meier & Frank building as a love letter to Portland's architectural past
• Dual Culinary Destination - Urban Farmer's farm-to-table steakhouse and Departure's rooftop pan-Asian cuisine — two of Portland's most acclaimed restaurants
• Living Sustainability Philosophy - Onsite honeybees, hydroponic gardens, and a house butcher reflect a genuine commitment to sourcing
• Oregon Art Immersion - 400+ locally curated pieces including the iconic Bird Song chandelier and student monotypes in every room
• Sophisticated Portland Spirit - Luxury rooted in the city's creative, locally obsessed, independent character

All associates play an essential role in creating welcoming, inclusive environments where kindness, hospitality, and excellence are felt by guests and teams alike. These brandings reflect the unique spirit of The Nines, Portland and align with Sage Hospitality's commitment to genuine, meaningful connection.

Job Overview

Maintains cleanliness and order in lobby and common guest areas. Provides prompt and courteous service to guests.

Responsibilities

• Maintains parking lot and public space cleanliness.
• Complete daily, weekly and quarterly cleaning checklists.
• Dust and polish furniture, fixtures, thresholds, base boards, railings, elevators, stairwells and window frames.
• Vacuum and spot clean carpeting, upholstery and drapery. Remove any gums from surfaces.
• Clean and shine all glass and metal surfaces.
• Empty all materials from trash receptacles and polish. Replace trash bags if used. Remove trash to dumpster.
• Clean offices as assigned.
• Clean public restrooms and stock with supplies.
• Clean public and service elevators (inside and out).
• Complete all restocking and cleaning duties by performing opening and closing side work as instructed.
• Appearance must be clean and professional with a cheerful and courteous demeanor at all times.
• Notify housekeeping leadership, maintenance department or MOD of malfunctioning equipment, supplies needed or damage to floor covering, upholstery,
• Attends all departmental meetings in person in order to enhance communication and gain knowledge of products, service and facility.
• Respond to customer inquiries and comments in person and on phone by providing timely and knowledgeable information in order to provide customer service.
• Follow all safety guidelines to ensure safety and protection of self, associates and guests.

Qualifications

Education/Formal Training

No formal education required.

Experience

No experience required

Knowledge/Skills

Ability to meet standard appearance.

Ability to meet cleaning standards.

Basic understanding of cleaning methods, cleaning implements and chemicals

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to

• Lifting cleaning supplies -30 lbs., pushing and pulling equipment -30-50 lbs., carrying supplies -30 lbs. (All done frequently during shift).
• Bending to start machines and load chemicals -done frequently during shift.
• Must be able to be on feet and walk behind floor care equipment for full shift. Continuous standing may be required.
• No driving required.

Benefits

The Nines offers perks that are comparable to progressive employers.

• All associates can enjoy our complimentary cafeteria.
• 401k matching for all our associates.
• Hotel discounts at marriott.com.
• Our location is right next to the center of all for MAX lines and close to the Portland Streetcar, a prime location for driving, taking public transportation, biking, or even walking to work.
• $50 TriMet monthly subsidy!

Bold. Bright. Caring. Energetic. Driven. Strategic. Daring. To deliver the type of outstanding experience we aim to provide our guests, we need remarkable individuals who are passionate and committed to making a difference. If this sounds like you, then explore the career positions at Sage Restaurant Group that await you.