Houseman – Basement Attendant

Hyde Johannesburg Rosebank; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 50,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent hotel in Johannesburg seeks a Basement Attendant responsible for maintaining cleanliness and safety in the parking area, alongside assisting housekeeping. The ideal candidate should have completed Grade 12, be reliable, and have good cleaning skills. Join a dynamic team in a creative environment, offering competitive packages and development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive package

Plenty of development opportunities

Qualifications

• Knowledge of cleaning methods and safe use of cleaning chemicals.
• Ability to operate cleaning equipment.
• Physical stamina to work in dusty or damp environments.

Responsibilities

• Sweep, mop, and wash the basement floors.
• Assist Housekeepers by supplying rooms with clean linen.
• Ensure all housekeeping areas are cleaned according to standards.

Skills

Attention to detail

Reliability

Ability to communicate in English

Education

Completed Grade 12 education

Tools

Pressure washer

Vacuum

Floor scrubber

Job description

Company Description

HYDE Johannesburg Rosebank is a unique opportunity to experience a one-of-a-kind lifestyle hotel brand. The hotel is a festival-inspired food lovers paradise and showcase for music and nightlife, featuring 131 rooms with natural textures and artisan touches. The hotel boasts a range of luxurious rooms each meticulously designed to provide the utmost comfort and style.

Job Description

Job Purpose

The Basement Attendant is in charge of maintaining the cleanliness, safety, and hygiene of the car basement/parking area by performing cleaning duties, ensuring a neat and well-maintained environment for vehicles and residents/tenants. In addition to basement duties, the Houseman will assist the housekeeping team in cleaning and preparing guest rooms and other hotel areas to meet brand and quality standards. This role ensures that both basement and housekeeping services are delivered with efficiency, discretion, and a high standard of cleanliness, contributing to an exceptional guest experience.

Primary Responsibilities

General Responsibilities

• Sweep, mop, and wash the basement floors, ramps, and walkways.
• Remove dust, oil stains, and spills from parking surfaces.
• Empty trash bins and dispose of waste in designated areas.
• Clean walls, corners, staircases, and entrance/exit points in the basement.
• Ensure proper ventilation and report any unusual odours, leaks, or hazards.
• Use cleaning equipment (e.g., floor scrubbers, pressure washers, blowers).
• Ensure all housekeeping facilities, including but not limited to guest rooms, public areas, food and beverage outlets, minibar, laundry and specified back of house areas, are cleaned according to departmental standards.
• Assist the Housekeepers by supplying rooms with clean linen, towels and room supplies, collecting dirty laundry and delivering other relevant requested items.
• Perform rotation cleaning duties as required.
• Ensure proper labelling and handling of guest laundry, staff uniforms, and special items.

Qualifications

Knowledge and Experience

• Completed Grade 12 education
• Knowledge of cleaning methods and safe use of cleaning chemicals.
• Ability to operate cleaning equipment (e.g., pressure washer, vacuum, floor scrubber).
• Attention to detail and ability to follow instructions.
• Physical stamina and ability to work in dusty or damp environments.
• Reliability, punctuality, and ability to work independently.
• Familiarity with sorting, inspecting, and processing linen, and coordinating with external laundry vendors.
• Strong physical stamina—standing for extended periods, frequent lifting (e.g., linen carts), and assisting with housekeeping tasks.
• Excellent attention to detail—identifying stains, damage, or inconsistencies in linen and supplies.
• Ability to effectively communicate with others in English.

Additional Information

• The opportunity to join an international and innovative and fast-growing group.
• The ability to challenge the norm and work in an environment that is both creative and rewarding.
• Be part of a team that is very passionate about creating great hospitality experiences and exploring new locations with every opportunity.
• A competitive package and plenty of development opportunities.