PM Housekeeping Attendant

Compensation Type

Hourly

Highgate is a leading real estate investment and hospitality management company with over $15 billion of assets under management and a global portfolio of more than 400 hotels spanning North America, Europe, the Caribbean, and Latin America.

With a 30-year track record as an innovator in the hospitality industry, this forward-thinking company provides expert guidance through all stages of the property cycle, from planning and development through recapitalization or disposition. Highgate continues to demonstrate success in developing a diverse portfolio of bespoke lifestyle hotel brands, legacy brands, and independent hotels and resorts, featuring contemporary programming and digital acumen.

The company utilizes industry-leading revenue management tools that efficiently identify and predict evolving market dynamics to drive out performance and maximize asset value.

With an executive team of seasoned hospitality leaders and corporate offices worldwide, Highgate is a trusted partner for top ownership groups and major hotel brands.

Located in the heart of downtown Providence, Rhode Island, the 294-room Graduate Providence is a landmark hotel with an illustrious past. Designed by the celebrated firm Warren and Wetmore, the architects behind New York City’s Grand Central Station, the hotel debuted to widespread acclaim in 1922 and quickly became the tourist and social center of Providence. Today, deeply woven within the city’s fabric and culture and beloved by generations of guests, the Graduate Providence is an authentic Providence tradition.

The Graduate Providence is a member of the Historic Hotels of America.

The PM Housekeeping Attendant is responsible for maintaining clean and attractive public guest areas and facilities throughout the hotel, while following company standards and safety procedures.
Nights and Weekends Required.

• Knowledge of cleanliness standards.
• Approach all encounters with guests and employees in a friendly, service oriented manner. Maintain a warm and friendly demeanor at all times. Be attentive, friendly, helpful, and courteous to all guests, managers and fellow employees.
• Maintain regular attendance in compliance with Highgate standards, as required by scheduling which will vary according to the needs of the hotel.
• Maintain high standards of personal appearance and grooming, which include wearing the proper uniform and nametag while working.
• Comply at all times with Highgate standards and regulations to encourage safe and efficient hotel operations.
• Respond and/or communicate guest requests to an appropriate supervisor in a timely and professional manner
• Maintain cleanliness and order of all assigned linen closets and storage areas, and immediately report deficiencies
• Maintain adequate supplies and amenities in public areas
• Remove trash from offices, employee cafeteria and front desk whenever necessary
• Deliver guest requested items to appropriate locations as directed
• Satisfactorily perform routine cleaning in public areas, including vacuuming, sweeping, mopping, dusting, glass cleaning and spot cleaning of carpet. Public areas include all areas of the hotel visible to the guest(s) including the lobby, front entrance area, 2nd& Mezzanine Floor lobby areas and hallways, etc.
• Report all lost and found items to Housekeeping Supervisor immediately
• Routinely clean ash urns as directed
• Routinely clean public bathrooms including guest bathrooms in public areas of the hotel (i.e. 2ndand 17thfloor), employee locker rooms and employee restrooms.
• Routinely clean employee cafeteria
• Routinely clean fitness center
• Perform deep cleaning tasks as scheduled and assigned
• Promptly report any deficiencies and maintenance needs in work area
• Assist room attendants, as directed with completion of their work
• Maintain cleanliness and order of the chemical closet(s) and promptly report any deficiencies. Handle, store and label all hazardous substances according to state and federal regulations
• Vacuum/Shampoo carpet in public areas
• Responsible for floor care (vacuuming, buffing waxing, etc.)
• Maintain cleanliness of hotel elevators including cleaning…