Room Attendant

Highgate Hotels, LP; Gaithersburg (MD); On-site; USD 36,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Paid holidays

Paid vacation

Paid sick leave

401(k) Retirement Plan

Job summary

Highgate Hotels, LP in Gaithersburg, MD is seeking a Room Attendant to maintain clean, inviting guestrooms and deliver courteous service to guests. This on-site role participates in daily housekeeping tasks and supports guest satisfaction through attention to detail and timely service.

The position requires light to moderate physical work, ability to stand for long periods, and effective communication with guests and staff. Competitive benefits accompany full-time employment.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent; hotel experience preferred.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds and stand for long shifts.
• Able to communicate effectively with guests and team members.

Responsibilities

• Clean guestrooms thoroughly according to standards.
• Prepare rooms by completing pre-cleaning duties and restocking supplies.
• Remove trash and dirty linen from guestrooms and hallways.
• Keep hallways and public areas clean and organized.
• Restock carts and replace cleaning chemicals as needed.
• Report missing items to Housekeeping Supervisors/Managers.
• Notify maintenance of any repairs.
• Assist Lost and Found items per standards.
• Aim to ensure overall guest satisfaction.

Skills

Physical stamina

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Guest service focus

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Cleaning supplies handling

Job description

Highgate is a leading real estate investment and hospitality management company with over $15 billion of assets under management and a global portfolio of more than 400 hotels spanning North America, Europe, the Caribbean, and Latin America. With a 30-year track record as an innovator in the hospitality industry, this forward-thinking company provides expert guidance through all stages of the property cycle, from planning and development through recapitalization or disposition. Highgate continues to demonstrate success in developing a diverse portfolio of bespoke lifestyle hotel brands, legacy brands, and independent hotels and resorts, featuring contemporary programming and digital acumen. The company utilizes industry-leading revenue management tools that efficiently identify and predict evolving market dynamics to drive outperformance and maximize asset value. With an executive team of seasoned hospitality leaders and corporate offices worldwide, Highgate is a trusted partner for top ownership groups and major hotel brands. www.highgate.com

Room Attendant

Requisition ID 2026-82914

Category Housekeeping

Job Location US-MD-Gaithersburg

Property Residence Inn Gaithersburg

Compensation Minimum USD $18.00/Hr.

Compensation Maximum USD $18.00/Yr.

Pay Class Full Time

Compensation Type Hourly

Highgate Hotels

Overview

The Room Attendant is responsible for maintaining clean and attractive guestrooms while providing attentive, courteous and efficient service to all guests.

Responsibilities

• Thoroughly clean guestrooms according to standards.
• Complete all pre-cleaning duties, including but not limited to, guest supplies, cleaning supplies, and linen for housekeeping cart set-up.
• Remove all trash and dirty linen from guestrooms and hallways.
• Keep all hallways, public areas and closets clean, neat and vacuumed
• Restock housekeeping cleaning cart for next day's use.
• Replenish chemical bottles.
• Report all missing items from room (i.e., irons/boards, hair dryers, etc.) to Housekeeping Supervisor/Manager.
• Report any maintenance repairs immediately to Housekeeping Supervisor/Manager.
• Handle items for "Lost and Found" according to the standards.
• Ensure overall guest satisfaction.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent and/or experience in a hotel or a related field preferred.
• Must be able to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 20 pounds of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.
• Ability to stand during entire shift.
• Must be able to effectively communicate both verbally and written, with all level of employees and guests in an attentive, friendly, courteous and service oriented manner.

Benefits

We are pleased to offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to support your health, well-being, and financial future.

• Medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with employer matching contributions
• Paid holidays
• Paid vacation
• Paid sick leave (provided in accordance with applicable law)
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
• Educational opportunities / Tuition reimbursement
• Paid jury duty leave, personal leave, medical leave, and military leave in accordance with applicable law

For Employees Based in Washington:

• 8 paid holidays per year
• Up to 20 days of paid vacation per year, based on classification and length of service
• Paid Sick & Safe Time accrues at 1 hour for every 30 hours worked, with up to 72 hours of unused time carried over from one anniversary year to the next.

For Employees Based in Colorado:

• 8 paid holidays per year; employees working in the City of Denver receive 64 hours of designated holiday time per calendar year
• Up to 20 days of paid vacation per year, based on classification and length of service
• 6 days or 48 hours of Paid Sick Leave per year, accrued at 1 hour for every 30 hours worked.

For Employees Based in California:

• 8 paid holidays per year
• Up to 20 days of paid vacation per year, based on classification and length of service, capped at 1.5x annual accrual rate; non-supervisory employees working in the City of Los Angeles accrue up to 22 days of Compensated Time Off, based on length of service capped at 192 hours of combined PST and CTO.
• Paid Sick Time accrues at 1 hour for every 30 hours worked, unused time is carried over from one anniversary year to the next up to a maximum of 80 hours; employees working in the City of Los Angeles are provided 40 hours of Paid Sick Time annually on their anniversary, unused time is not carried over from one anniversary year to the next.

Please note that certain benefits described above for associates in Washington, Colorado, and California may vary for associates covered by a Collective Bargaining Agreement ("CBA"). For such associates, eligibility for and the terms and conditions of benefits are governed by the applicable CBA and any applicable plan documents, and may differ from the benefits described above. In the event of any conflict or inconsistency, the terms of the applicable CBA and governing plan documents will control, as applicable.

This job opening was posted and will remain open for at least 75 days.