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  • Full-time
  • New York, NY
  • 1mo ago

Job Description

The House Attendant supports the overall operations of the Housekeeping department by maintaining cleanliness and organization in public areas, back-of-house spaces, and guest corridors. This role also assists Room Attendants by delivering supplies, removing linens and trash, and preparing caddies. The House Attendant is a key contributor to the property’s cleanliness and luxury presentation. 

This is a full-time position with an hourly compensation rate of $30.00 an hour.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

  • Maintain cleanliness of guest hallways, elevators, stairwells, public restrooms, and service areas including mirrors, furniture, floors, ashtrays, elevators and doors are clean and mark/scuff-free.
  • Restock linen closets and housekeeping carts with supplies and amenities as directed. 
  • Deliver requested items such as towels, cribs, rollaway beds, and amenities to guest rooms. 
  • Remove dirty linens, trash, and recycling from guest floors and restock accordingly. 
  • Report maintenance issues or unusual conditions in assigned areas to the supervisor. 
  • Follow property cleaning procedures, chemical handling standards, and safety protocols. 
  • Assist with deep cleaning and floor care.
  • Process and scan clean/soiled Rooms and F&B linen/terry using RFID scanning system
  • Maintain organization and cleanliness of the housekeeping storage rooms and closets. 
  • Respond to guest requests with professionalism and a sense of urgency. 
  • Support Room Attendants in ensuring room readiness and exceptional guest service. 
  • Maintain all equipment and supplies and use them in a proper manner.
  • Maintain cleanliness of locker rooms and back and front of the house restroom facilities and other areas.
  • Remove snow from the lobby and employee entrance that is brought in from the outside.
  • Keep the lobby and rain mats maintained during inclement weather where needed.
  • Respond properly in any hotel emergency or safety situation.
  • Perform other tasks or projects as assigned by hotel management and staff.
  • Utilize PMS/APP systems to be advised of assignments and or other computerized applications.
  • Clean and maintain the main guest entrance area and adjacent plaza area including but not limited to removal of cigarette butts, trash, snow, leaves etc.
  • Remove bodily fluids with the appropriate safety equipment.
  • Perform shoeshine duties as requested 
  • Move racks of clean Room linens to Guest Room floors. Stocks Linen Storage Rooms and daily with supplies and amenities. Empties trash and dirty linen from guest room floors.
  • Respond to guest requests and inquiries while in the lobby. Can answer guest questions and direct them to areas they desire to be in.
  • Pick up and delivers guest request items on a timely basis such as Irons, ironing boards, cribs and rollaways, microwaves, refrigerators and other items.
  • Assist Housekeepers as required. Helps move beds, mattresses and any furniture within the Hotel and Hotel office spaces
  • Comply Work Rules and Standards of Conduct as set forth in the Employee Handbook.
  • Maintain a neat and clean personal appearance.
  • Adhere to meal break policy and proper payroll procedures.

 

NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

  • Use all equipment as required by assignment given.
  • Move furniture and equipment as directed.
  • Clean windows, mirrors, equipment, carpet, marble and upholstery as assigned.
  • Assists with responsibilities and duties in the absence or heavy volume in the housekeeping area.
  • Clean offices per Management request
  • Deliver and remove guest requested items.
  • Deliver and remove flowers and other amenities.
  • Remove all garbage and recyclable items and place in the appropriate bins inside the service area.
  • Salting entrance, street, employee entrance, Plaza areas 
  • Gather and utilize the proper equipment, materials, and chemicals in cleaning all office space.
  • Remove Room Service dishes to the service area.
  • Remove trash from offices to the trash compactor area.

 



  • Minimum 1 year of housekeeping or janitorial experience preferred. 

  • Strong understanding of cleanliness, safety, and organization standards. 

  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively with a team. 

  • Willingness to work flexible shifts including weekends and holidays. 

  • High school diploma or equivalent preferred. 

  • Bilingual preferred (Spanish/English). 

SKILLS 

  • High attention to detail and cleanliness. 

  • Ability to prioritize tasks and manage time efficiently. 

  • Friendly, courteous, and responsive to guest needs. 

  • Comfortable lifting, bending, pushing carts, and working on feet for extended periods. 

  • Understanding of hospitality-level presentation and luxury standards. 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT 

  • Endure various physical movements throughout the work areas 

  • Ability to move safely in uneven terrain or in confined spaces 

  • Remain active, constantly moving, or prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer throughout work shift 

  • Medium Work: Exerting up to 40 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of constantly moving objects, may occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds 



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