Room Attendant

HEI Hotels & Resorts; Waltham (MA); On-site; USD 23,419 - 24,796; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with matching

Paid time off

Job summary

HEI Hotels & Resorts in Waltham, Massachusetts, is looking for dedicated housekeeping staff to maintain the highest cleanliness standards within the hotel. Responsibilities include thorough cleaning of rooms, replenishing supplies, and assisting colleagues when needed.

The ideal candidate will possess effective communication skills, knowledge of cleaning agents, and the ability to lift heavy objects as required. HEI offers competitive benefits and values teamwork to foster an inclusive environment for all associates.

Qualifications

• Ability to scrub and clean surfaces in confined spaces.
• Willingness to assist co-workers with tasks.
• Knowledge of various cleaning equipment.

Responsibilities

• Clean hotel rooms and maintain cleanliness.
• Dust furniture and surfaces thoroughly.
• Replenish amenities and supplies in guest rooms.

Skills

Team player

Knowledge of chemical cleaning agents

Effective communication skills

Ability to lift heavy objects

Job description

About Us

Only 15 miles from downtown Boston, The Westin Waltham Boston provides easy access to Concord, Lexington, and Cambridge. Our associates can enjoy a list of excellent benefits, which include free onsite parking, complimentary lunch or dinner meals, and free uniform dry cleaning for hourly associates. Monthly employee appreciation celebrations, family holiday gatherings, incentives for excellent customer service and discounted hotel stay rates. For those looking to stay fit, you can take advantage of our complimentary access to our WestinWORKOUT Fitness Studio. At the Westin Waltham, we take care of you so that you can take care of our guests!

We value U.S. military experience and invite all qualified military candidates to apply.

Overview

Maintain the hotel rooms and building to ensure a safe and clean experience for hotel guests, associates, and vendors.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Clean bathtub, toilet, sink, walls, mirrors, tiles, counters, and floor surfaces using cloths, mops, sponges, brushes, and/or cleaning agents by extending arms over head, bending, and stooping.
• Adhere to cleaning procedures and instructions for use of cleaning agents.
• Strip beds and make beds, changing bed linens, which may require lifting bedspreads weighing a maximum of 50 lbs.
• Dust all furniture, pictures, drawers, window ledges, and shelves thoroughly.
• Push and pull vacuum throughout the entire room and empty trash.
• Replenish amenities, linens, and supplies in guest room.
• Sign for room keys, retrieve, push to assigned rooms and restock heavy cart. Visually inspect room for cleanliness and appearance and signify completion for room.
• Comply with attendance rules and be available to work on a regular basis.
• Perform any other job‑related duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Skills

• Ability to scrub and scour surfaces, extend arms over head to perform cleaning tasks, and work in confined spaces.
• Must be willing to "pitch‑in" and help co‑workers with their job duties and be a team player.
• Knowledge of chemical cleaning agents and operation of various cleaning equipment with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Ability to push and/or pull equipment weighing up to 100 lbs. with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to adapt communication style to suit different audiences, such as effectively communicating with supervisors, coworkers, public etc.

Compensation

Salary Range: $17.00 - $18.00 per hour. Tipped/Service Charge Eligible? No. Discretionary Performance Bonus Eligible? No.

Benefits

HEI Hotels and Resorts is committed to providing a comprehensive benefit program that offers you choices for your physical, mental and financial wellness, creating value in your most important investment - you! For your physical and mental wellness we offer competitive Medical and Dental programs through Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as Vision insurance programs through EyeMed. Our Vacation, Sick and Holiday programs are available for you to rejuvenate with time off. HEI also provides pet insurance through the ASPCA. For your financial wellness, HEI provides a wide array of coverage, including Supplemental, Spousal and Child Life insurance as well as Short and Long-Term Disability plans. Our 401(k) Savings Plan with matching funds, and discounts through our 'YouDecide' and Hotel Room Discount programs provide additional incentives for choosing HEI as the employer of your future. Specific details and eligibility of these programs vary by location and employment status.

HEI Hotels and Resorts is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

Applicants in Massachusetts: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.