Houseperson

Sand & Sea Santa Monica, California, United States

About this position

PROPERTY:

Ocean View Hotel

TITLE:

Houseperson

DEPARTMENT:

Housekeeping

STATUS:

Non-Exempt, Full Time 

SUPERVISED BY:

Housekeeping Manager 

SUPERVISES:

This position does not supervise anyone

The Houseperson is responsible for coordinating and organizing the laundry room cleaning activities in accordance with established brand/hotel guest services and sustainability standards ensuring a high level of guest satisfaction. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

 

  • Remove dirty linen and towels from departed rooms and drop in laundry chute to be sorted in laundry room.
  • Deliver dirty linens via laundry cart and ‘power tug’ to Shore Hotel for laundering.
  • Deliver laundered linens from Shore Hotel to Ocean View Hotel utilizing laundry cart and ‘power tug’.
  • Sort, count, and pre-treat soiled towels in preparation for laundering.
  • Load and unload washers and dryers.
  • Remove trash from housekeeping carts and dispose of.
  • Assist room attendants by delivering needed supplies to storage rooms and housekeeping carts.
  • Maintain equipment and chemicals as trained.
  • Fold, store, and distribute towels.  
  • Assist with other housekeeping tasks in the event of staffing shortages.
  • Assist engineering department in projects as needed.
  • Practice safe work habits and wear protective safety equipment.
  • Maintain clean and orderly work area free from unsafe conditions. 
  • Performs other incidental and related duties as required and assigned.
  • Report all unsafe conditions and items to management and security.
  • Follow all Safety and Security policies and procedures.
  • Assist engineering department in projects as needed.

 

ESSENTIAL JOB QUALIFICATIONS & COMPENTENCIES:

 

Proven success in the following job competencies:

 

  • Honesty; has honest, direct, and factual communication and actions with internal and external customers.
  • Collaboration; proactive in building supporting, nurturing, and service-oriented relationships with employees; works collaboratively to resolve problems and enhance productivity; Remains open to others' ideas and tries new things.

                                          

  • Integrity & Loyalty; conducts self with high level of ethics and makes decisions with honest intentions that are in the best interest of the company and employees. Keeps commitments; inspires the trust of others; Works with a high level of integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values.
  • Humble; conducts self and treats all employees with respect; without arrogance, degradation, or coercion; treats all employees with equal regardless of position/status.
  • Innovation; constantly searches for best practices in technology, services, and procedures. Displays original thinking and creativity; Meets challenges with resourcefulness; Generates suggestions for improving work; 
  • Flexible; considers others point of view to find the best solution for customer and company; proven ability to be flexible and adapt to change; adapts to changes in the work environment; manages competing demands; changes approach or method to best fit the situation; able to deal with frequent change, delays.
  • Problem Solving: Uses a professional, neutral/unbiased, and highly diplomatic inter-personal approach.
  • Interpersonal: Customer focused and effective relationship-building skills; ability to effectively interact with all employee levels; frontline, Managers, Directors, Executives; 
  • Diversity: Strong commitment to diversity and equality in a company culture.
  • Communication: Strong communication (verbal and written) in discussing challenges to supervisor
  • Multi-Tasking: Ability to operate under pressure in a fast paced environment; able to deliver effective results, meet tight deadlines and targets.

 

EXPERIENCE:

 

  • Must have, as a minimum of 1 year experience, in a similar capacity in a hotel with attention to detail.
  • Bilingual in English/Spanish preferred.

 

EDUCATION:

  • High school diploma preferred. 

WORKING CONDITIONS & PHYSICAL WORK DEMANDS:

 

  • Be able to work in a standing position for long periods of time (up to 4 hours). 
  • Able to stoop, kneel, bend at the waist and reach on a daily basis to perform duties. 
  • Ability to perform assigned duties with attention to detail, speed, accuracy, follow-through, courtesy, cooperativeness and work with a minimum of supervision
  • Ability to satisfactorily communicate in English (speak, read, write) with guests, co-workers and management to their understanding 
  • Ability to exert physical effort consistent with cleaning an industry standard number of rooms per shift (approximately 14-16 standard rooms). 
  • Ability to grasp, bend, and stoop; push or pull heavy loads weighing up to 30 lbs. 
  • Regular and on-time attendance is critical on weekends and holidays.
  • Knowledge of proper chemical handling 
  • Hours occasionally exceed 40 hours per week.

 

OTHER:

  • Other duties as assigned.                                                                                                                

 

Note: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required and is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities or qualifications associated with this job.


COMPANY BENEFITS:

  • Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance (Upon Eligibility)
  • 401(k) plan with Company Match up to 5% of Employee's Contribution)
  • Seven (7) Paid Holidays (Upon Eligibility)
  • Paid Sick Leave
  • Free Parking
  • Free Dry Cleaning (Work Attire Only)
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Employee Recognition Programs
  • Colleague Referral Incentive Program
  • Transportation Allowance

 

Our post-offer background check process includes a background check (HireRight) and a drug-screen.

We participate in E-Verify.
      

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer


Salary Information

$0.0 - $20.32 Hourly Wage