Housekeeping Associate | On Call

Join Our Team as an On Call Housekeeping Associate at HI USA New York City Hostel!
Would you love to interact with travelers from all around the world and ensure they have a comfortable stay? Join HI USA at our vibrant New York City hostel, located in the Upper West Side. We are currently accepting applications for On-Call Housekeeping Associates for AM/PM shift hours who will help maintain our hostel's welcoming and clean environment, enhancing the guest experience whenever needed.

Position Details:

• Pay: $18.85
• Shifts:
  
  On-call basis, with shifts scheduled as needed, flexibility desired to work AM and PM Shifts
• Type:
  On Call

Perks:

• Free stays at other HI USA hostels (subject to availability)
• Discounts on hundreds of brands
• On-the-job training
• Opportunities for growth within HI USA
• Friendly and inclusive work environment

Responsibilities:

• Clean and prepare guest rooms, dorms, and bathrooms to meet our high standards.
• Mop, vacuum, and sweep floors and hostel grounds daily.
• Perform laundry duties including washing, sorting, folding, and restocking.
• Change and wash bed linens, bedspreads, blankets, and towels as needed.
• Wash and store kitchen dishes and utensils.
• Clean and disinfect sinks, toilets, and showers; restock soap and toilet paper.
• Wash windows and window coverings as needed.
• Dust all surfaces, furniture, and fixtures in rooms and hallways.
• Empty trash and recycling bins daily.
• Report any broken items to management.
• Assist in maintaining housekeeping supply inventory.
• Light maintenance and groundskeeping as needed.

Skills/Qualifications:

• Minimum six months of hostel or hotel housekeeping experience preferred
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Customer service experience is a plus
• Strong attention to detail and ability to multi-task
• High school diploma or GED
• Willingness to work evenings, weekends, and holidays

Physical Requirements:

• Regularly required to sit, use hands and arms
• Frequently required to stand, walk, talk, and hear
• Occasionally required to climb or balance
• Must be able to lift and move up to 50 pounds
• Specific vision abilities required: close, peripheral, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus
• Noise level in the work environment is usually moderate

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

We Make a Difference!

At HI USA, we celebrate diversity and welcome individuals of all backgrounds. As a nonprofit organization, we help people, especially the young, travel on a budget to foster a greater understanding of the world and its people through affordable travel opportunities. If you're passionate about hospitality and creating memorable experiences, apply today to join our team as an On-Call Housekeeping Associate.

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