About this role
Position Summary
As a Public Area Attendant, you will be responsible for maintaining a clean and attractive public area appearance while providing attentive, courteous and efficient service to all guests.
Essential Functions
• Maintains supply levels in the public areas, toilet paper, and Kleenex.
• Maintains and cleans all public washrooms, checking twice each hour.
• Makes routine checks of all public areas to ensure cleanliness. Empties ash urns.
• Dust all tables, lamps, and ledges in all public areas and corridors.
• Maintains the cleanliness of all windows, glass, and doors in public areas.
• Checks guest elevators, clean carpets, and polishes metals as necessary. Maintains elevator tracks.
• Performs cleaning tasks in public areas, including vacuuming, sweeping, moping, and collecting garbage.
• Assists guests and other staff members as needed.
Skills and Abilities
• Understand the mission, vision, and goals of the hotel
• Must be able to prioritize and work efficiently with limited supervision
• Must be detail-oriented and able to multi-task efficiently
• Must be able to speak, understand, and communicate the primary language(s) used in the workplace
• Must possess excellent communication, follow-up, and organization
• Must have the ability to push, pull bend, squat, and lift regularly
• Use of PPE as needed for duty assigned and with the use of required tools and equipment
• Must be able to perform job functions with attention to detail, speed, and accuracy; prioritize, organize, and follow up
• Be a clear thinker, remaining calm and resolving problems using good judgment
• Follow directions thoroughly; understand a guest's service needs; work cohesively with co-workers as part of a team
Job Qualifications/Requirements
Education: High School diploma or GED equivalence
Experience: Prior experience in a similar role. Hotel experience preferred.
Additional: Will be required to work flexible scheduled shifts based on business needs. Must be able to work at both the Aloft and Fairfield Inn & Suites in Downtown Savannah, GA.
Physical Requirements & Working Conditions:
The minimum physical requirements for this position include but are not limited to:
· Flexible and long hours sometimes required
· Must be able to lift and/or carry up to 50 pounds
· Ability to hear, understand and communicate orally and in writing to communicate with staff, vendors, and guests a normal in-person and phone conversation
· Ability to stand and walk for extended periods of time
· Ability to bend and twist, push and pull, stoop, and kneel
Disclaimer
All duties and requirements stated are essential job functions. This description is not an exclusive or exhaustive list of all functions that an associate in the position may be asked to perform. This does not create an employee contract, express implied, or otherwise, and does not alter the “at will” employment relationship of the employer or employee. Management reserves the right to change, modify and/or alter any of the duties listed to meet business needs.
Reasonable Accommodation Statement
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. If you need accommodation for any part of the application process because of a medical condition or disability, please contact: [email protected]
Equal Opportunity Employer Statement
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, disability (physical or mental), medical condition, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. We are committed to complying with the California Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA), Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and all other applicable equal opportunity laws. Peregrine Hospitality is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Veteran and Drug Free.
Peregrine Hospitality participates in E-Verify. Upon hire, your employment will be contingent on proof of identity and eligibility to work in the United States, which will be confirmed through the federal E-Verify system.