Public Areas Attendant

The Langham Chicago; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 31,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation Pay

Paid Holidays

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

401k plan with Roth option and match

Free meals while on duty

Uniforms provided

Free hotel stays

Discounted parking

Employee assistance program

Job summary

The Langham Chicago is seeking a hotel housekeeping associate to clean and maintain all public areas including restrooms, locker rooms, corridors, offices, and the Flavors of Langham shop, ensuring impeccable condition in line with Langham and Forbes standards.

Responsibilities include thorough cleaning of sinks, toilets, mirrors, tiles, counters, dusting furniture, vacuuming public and back-of-house areas, and handling trash.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of cleaning agents and operation of cleaning equipment.
• Ability to understand and follow directions with limited supervision.
• Basic English comprehension for safety labels and instructions.

Responsibilities

• Clean public areas including sinks, toilets, urinals, mirrors, tiles, counters, walls and floors.
• Sweep and mop all flooring and vacuum public and back-of-house areas.
• Dust furniture, pictures and shelves; empty trash.
• Assist guests and provide guidance on safety during emergencies.
• Handle varying schedules to reflect hotel business needs.

Skills

Cleaning agents knowledge

Follow directions

English comprehension

Education

High School graduate

Job description

PRIMARY OBJECTIVE OF POSITION:

To clean and maintain all public areas including all restrooms, locker rooms, corridors, offices, Flavors of Langham shop, and the hotel entrance area. It is imperative that all public areas be kept in impeccable condition in accordance with Langham and Forbes standards.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND JOB DUTIES:

• Thoroughly clean sinks, toilets, urinals, mirrors, tiles, counters, walls, and stalls, vents and/or floors with appropriate cleaning agents.Adhere to cleaning procedures and instructions for use of cleaning agents.
• Sweep and mop all flooring, which includes all hard surfaces.
• Thoroughly dust all furniture, pictures, and shelves.
• Vacuuming of the public areas including corridors and all hallways. Vacuum non-–public and back of house areas.
• Thoroughly clean and polish all metal surfaces, using appropriate cleaning agents.
• Empty trash.
• Provide general assistance to guests, including instruction and/or guidance for guest and employee safety in fire or other emergency situations.
• Due to the cyclical nature of the hospitality industry, colleagues may be required to work varying schedules to reflect the business needs of the hotel.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Ability to extend arms, scrub, bend, stoop, and stand and walk public areas for extended periods of time.
• Considerable walking and standing are required.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

SPECIAL SKILLS REQUIRED:

• Knowledge of chemical cleaning agents and operation of various cleaning equipment.
• Ability to understand and follow directions and perform job functions under limited supervision.
• Basic ability to comprehend English language sufficient to understanding information such as safety labels and instructions.

EDUCATION REQUIRED:

High School graduate preferred.

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

Prior hotel housekeeping experience preferred.

LICENSES OR CERTIFICATES:

None.

SALARY RANGE:

$22.16 - $27.70/hour

BENEFITS INCLUDED FOR FULL-TIME COLLEAGUES:

• Vacation Pay and Sick/Personal time (in accordance with Chicago Paid Leave and Paid Sick Leave Law)
• Paid Holidays
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance for you and your family (employee paid partial premiums)
• Basic Life Insurance, AD&D, and Short-Term Disability (company paid)
• Long Term Disability, Additional Life Insurance, Child Life, Spouse Life, Pet Insurance, ID Theft Protection Coverage, Prepaid Legal, Critical Illness, Hospital Care, Accidental Injury Supplemental Plans (available for purchase)
• 401k plan with Roth option and employer match
• Free meals while on duty
• Uniforms and cleaning of uniforms (for applicable positions)
• Free and discounted hotel stays
• Discounted parking
• Guidance Resources – company paid benefit for personal counseling

EOE, Including Disability/Veterans

About Langham Hospitality Group

A wholly-owned subsidiary of Great Eagle Holdings, Langham Hospitality Group (LHG) comprises a family of distinctive brands, including The Langham Hotels and Resorts, Cordis Hotels and Resorts, Eaton Workshop and Ying’nFlo. With over 40 hotels and residences in operation or development, LHG has a global footprint that extends across Asia, Europe, North America, Australasia and the Middle East.

Majestic views of the cityscape, the Chicago River, and Lake Michigan. All housed in a skyscraper designed by renowned architect Mies van der Rohe. Situated in downtown Chicago, our hotel is mere minutes from the Loop, Grant Park, Magnificent Mile, Millennium Park, and Navy Pier. Discover the perfect blend of convenience and stylish comfort only at The Langham, Chicago.

For more information about the property, please visit: https://www.langhamhotels.com/en/the-langham/chicago/

Source: Hospitality Online