Houseperson

Best Western Plus Bellingham - BELLINGHAM, WA 98225

Salary Range

$19.00 - $20.50 Hourly

Position Type

Part Time

Category

Hospitality - Hotel

SUMMARY: The Horseperson is responsible for maintaining a clean and sanitary facility at all times.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Mops and vacuums all floors daily and cleans mops after each use
• Changes all bed linens, bedspreads, and blankets as needed
• Cleans and disinfects sink, toilet, and tub-shower
• Restocks soap and toilet paper, and provides clean towels as needed
• Washes windows and window coverings in all rooms as needed
• Dusts all countertops, bedroom dresser tops, and furniture as needed
• Dusts paintings, wall fixtures, and door jambs in rooms and hallways weekly
• Empties all trash cans on a daily basis and disposes of trash in designated areas
• Recycles appropriate materials in accordance with training procedures
• Reports any broken items to management, such as beds, chairs, and fixtures
• Replaces light bulbs as needed
• Ensures all unnecessary lights are turned off as required
• Performs other related duties as assigned
• Performs other related duties as assigned by management

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be able to read labels and instructions on products and interpret written information
• Must have good time management and organizational skills
• Must be able to work in a team environment and take direction

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Less than high school education; or up to one month related experience or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience

COMPETENCIES:

• Quality-- Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness;
  Looks for ways to improve and promote quality;
  Applies feedback to improve performance;
  Monitors own work to ensure quality.
• Quantity-- Meets productivity standards;
  Completes work in timely manner;
  Strives to increase productivity;
  Works quickly.
• Safety and Security-- Observes safety and security procedures;
  Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines;
  Reports potentially unsafe conditions;
  Uses equipment and materials properly.
• Attendance/Punctuality-- Is consistently at work and on time;
  Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent;
  Arrives at meetings and appointments on time.
• Dependability-- Follows instructions, responds to management direction;
  Takes responsibility for own actions;
  Keeps commitments;
  Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals;
  Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Continually stand and exert fast-paced mobility for entire shift
• Continually required to balance, lift, bend, kneel, stoop, and wipe
• Continually required to utilize hand and finger dexterity
• Frequently utilize visual acuity to operate equipment
• Continually required to lift/push/carry items up to 50 lbs.
• May be required to push or pull a maximum weight of 150 lbs.
• Frequent exposure to wet and/or humid conditions
• Occasionally work around fumes, airborne particles, or cleaning chemicals
• Occasional exposure to blood borne and airborne pathogens or infectious materials
• Occasional exposure to loud noise

SALARY:

HOURS:

BENEFITS:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Voluntary Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Company paid Basic Life and AD&D Insurance
• 401(k) with Company match
• Paid Time Off and State required sick pay