Job Description Summary

The Public Area Attendant is responsible for the cleaning and maintenance of the public areas of the hotel, both interior and exterior, according to established hotel procedures. Position includes all facets of Housekeeping cleaning and outside yard maintenance while delivering superior guest service.

Job Description

Job Description

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Maintain a quiet, professional atmosphere in all public areasFollow procedures for reporting to work, taking meal breaks, and end of shiftFollow bending/lifting techniquesFollow procedures for picking up trash, emptying ash urns in the interior and exterior of the hotelFollow procedures for lifting, emptying, and proper disposal of trash in the interior and exterior of the hotelGreeting guestsCleaning of restrooms and telephones, interior and exterior of the hotel, and maintaining adequate stock of suppliesAttend to the health club and health club locker room areasCleaning of all levels of the public areas and all equipmentSpecial projects / special cleaning detailsMaintain the cleanliness of back-of-house areasWork with and keep lines of communication open between all employees to provide a smooth-running operationComplete additional responsibilities as assigned

Essential Elements:

Ability to adhere to Sonesta grooming standards.Ability to lift and move approximately 75 poundsAbility to push/pull carts weighing approximately 75-100 poundsAbility to bend, squat, kneel, climb (including stairs) and reach continually on a daily basisAbility to operate and control industrial maintenance equipment (for example floor buffers, carpet cleaners, vacuums, pressure washers, etc.)Ability to interact with guests and other employees in a courteous, empathetic, and discreet manner.  Ability to direct or escort guests to various facilities and functions within the hotel.Ability to perform tasks requiring sustained repetitive motion (for example: cleaning windows, vacuuming, etc.)Ability to move freely within the hotelAbility to stand and walk for prolonged periods of timeAbility to read, write and perform basic arithmeticAbility to work with chemicals (for example cleaners, disinfectants and solvents) and prolonged exposures to waterAbility to understand and execute all safety and emergency procedures (for example fire, crowd control, inclement weather, bomb threats, etc.)Ability to stand, walk and roam the public areas on a continual basisOther duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:

High School Diploma or equivalentPrevious background in a similar housekeeping role in the hospitality industry preferred.Ability to speak, read, and write fluent English; other languages beneficial.Reading and writing abilities are required in order to document tasks completed, to order supplies, to receive instructions for the day and/or to read equipment manuals including safety information.Mathematical skills, including basic math, budgeting, profit/loss concepts, percentages, and variances.Problem solving, reasoning, motivating, organizational and training abilities.Frequently standing up, bending, climbing, kneeling, and moving about the facility.Will be required to regularly use commercial cleaning chemicalsCarrying, lifting or pulling items weighing up to 50 pounds.Will be required to work mornings, evening, weekends, and holidays.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Additional Job Information/Anticipated

Pay Range

$26.00 - $27.00 Base pay offered may vary depending on various factors including but not limited to job related knowledge, skills and job specific experience/overall experience

Benefits

Sonesta recognizes that benefits play a vital role in helping ensure the health and financial security of employees and their families. We offer a variety of benefits to our employees including:

Medical, Dental and Vision InsuranceHealth Savings Account with Company Match401(k) Retirement Plan with Company MatchPaid Vacation and Sick DaysSonesta Hotel DiscountsEducational AssistancePaid Parental LeaveCompany Paid Life InsuranceCompany Paid Short Term and Long Term Disability InsuranceVarious Employee Perks and DiscountsHospital IndemnityCritical Illness InsuranceAccident Insurance

Sonesta is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Upon submitting your application, please ensure you complete a full application in addition to attaching a resume. Incomplete applications received will not be considered.