Public Space Attendant

Status: Hourly, Non-Exempt

Reports to: Executive Housekeeper and housekeeping Supervisor(s)

The public Space Attendant is responsible for keeping all lobbies and public facilities (such as lobby restrooms, telephone area, the front desk, and offices) in a neat and clean condition while assisting hotel guests as needed.

• Clean hotel rooms, meeting spaces, hallways and restrooms as instructed.
• Clean and maintain restaurants and banquet halls.
• Empty ashtrays and urns on the property.
• Polish furniture and fixtures.
• Clean and maintain hotel elevators by vacuuming and polishing as necessary.
• Keep the front of the hotel free from trash and other debris.
• Cleans rugs, carpets and upholstered furniture using a vacuum cleaner, broom and shampoo machine.
• Wash walls and ceilings, move and arrange furniture, and turn mattresses.
• Dust and polish metal work.
• Collect solid linen supplies in floor linen closets.
• Maintain housekeeping carts.
• Remove trash collected by room attendants.
• Deliver amenities to rooms for guests as needed.
• Monitor building security and safety by performing such tasks as locking doors after operating hours and checking electrical appliance use to ensure that hazards are not created.
• Service, clean, or supply restrooms.
• Gather and empty trash.
• Clean building floors by sweeping, mopping, scrubbing, or vacuuming.
• Wax and polish floors as necessary.
• Follow procedures for the use of chemical cleaners and power equipment to prevent damage to floors and fixtures.
• Mix water and detergents or acids in containers to prepare cleaning solutions, according to specifications.
• Notify managers concerning the need for major repairs or additions to building operating systems.
• Requisition supplies or equipment needed for cleaning and maintenance duties.
• Clean windows, glass partitions, or mirrors, using soapy water or other cleaners, sponges, or squeegees.
• Other duties as assigned.

No Direct supervision responsibilities

• Ability to speak, read, write and understand English is preferred.
• Must be able to perform job functions with speed and accuracy.
• Must possess the ability to prioritize and organize work and meet deadlines.
• Must have the ability to work cohesively with co-workers in a team environment.
• Must have sound judgment and discretional skills and be able to work with little or no supervision.
• Must have knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services.
• Previous experience in hospitality industry preferred.
• 1 year of previous experience in cleaning hotel rooms preferred.
• Knowledge of proper chemical handling preferred.
• Must have basic knowledge of general cleaning principles, use of cleaning products and operation of standard cleaning equipment.
• Must have vision ability to see minute debris and dirt in poorly lit areas, and to read written instructions and computer printouts.
• Must have upper body strength to lift up to 50 lbs consistently throughout an 8-hour shift.
• Must have finger, hand and upper body dexterity to push, pull and move levers, equipment and furniture throughout an 8-hour shift.
• Must be able to work with arms raised above head throughout an 8-hour shift.
• Must be able to maneuver fully loaded maid cart, weighing up to 50 lbs, through hallways and into/out of closets during entire workday.
• Must be able to complete all duties with or without reasonable accommodations.

• Must be able to lift at least 50 pounds.
• Must be able to push/pull up to 175 pounds.
• Must be able to stand and exert well-placed mobility for up to 8 hours.
• Must be able to kneel, squat, bend, stoop and twist to perform job duties.
• Adequately communicate with management and co-workers.
• Work environment includes all public hotel space such as the front entrance, lobby areas, restaurants, public restrooms, pool areas, offices, elevators and housekeeping department.