What are the responsibilities and job description for the House Attendant position at Heathman Hotel?
Position Profile: House Attendant
Position is Non-Exempt
Location: The Heathman Hotel Portland, OR
Join an incredible team to work in a respectful and progressive environment that values your unique skills. Hotels Done Differently. It’s not just a slogan or catchphrase, it is who we are in everything we do.
YOUR BENEFITS
- Paid Vacation, Sick Time, and Holidays
- Medical, Dental, Vision, and pet insurance at an affordable group rate
- Paid time off to volunteer for the causes you care about in your community
- Strong sense of belonging through diversity, equity, and inclusion
- Discounted pet insurance available through ASPCA to care for your best friend
- 401k participation available for full-time associates to grow your nest egg
WHO WE ARE
The Heathman is Portland’s magnet for artistic minds. Since 1927, the Heathman’s unique atmosphere of cultured comfort has served as a muse for artists, creators, collaborators, thinkers, dreamers and doers. With its prime placement in Portland’s cultural district, the Heathman is distinguished by reputation as a discerning retreat for the global citizen, and a haven for creative inspiration.
Heathman Hotel is managed by Aparium Hotels. Aparium was founded in 2011 to bring lifestyle service and accommodations to underserved yet distinct and important cities while maintaining and celebrating the unadulterated character of each. Each hotel in our portfolio is an individual, representing the People, Place, and Character of its community. Driven by the belief that the poetics of their surroundings should fuel all hospitality experiences, Aparium was born with an intense focus on unearthing the unforgettable moments unique to every city. Since its founding, Aparium has grown into a new kind of hotel brand, one that ventures off the beaten path, both geographically and philosophically. We are a sophisticated hotel brand known for our ability to combine the business acumen of large hospitality companies with the charm of boutique hotels, bringing the disparate forces together in bustling, growing markets.THE ROLE
The House Attendant reports to the Housekeeping Leadership team, working to maintain the consistent cleanliness and organization of our guest rooms and spaces. It is critical that you possess an eye for detail and can maintain our standards of cleanliness.
At Aparium, our housekeeping teams are expected to hold themselves, the guests, and each other in high regard. You will actively develop trusting and transparent relationships with your peers, both in the department and throughout the hotel. You will have the opportunity to work with a phenomenal group of individuals with whom collaboration, humbleness, and open-minds are the norm—no egos are allowed.
WHAT YOU WILL DO
At Aparium, our housekeeping teams are expected to hold themselves, the guests, and each other in high regard. You will actively develop trusting and transparent relationships with your peers, both in the department and throughout the hotel. You will have the opportunity to work with a phenomenal group of individuals with whom collaboration, humbleness, and open-minds are the norm—no egos are allowed.
WHAT YOU WILL DO
- Uphold and role model the company’s principles of People, Place, and Character, while embodying our values that drive collaboration, intuitive service, and translocal hospitality.
- Adhere to the prescribed departmental sequence of service and practice proper safety protocols while cleaning guest rooms, stocking linen and terry, and completing assigned checklists.
- Collaborate with housekeeping leadership, demonstrating a united front as a team committed to providing the best possible guest experience.
- Take pride in your work, strictly adhering to health, safety, and sanitary guidelines.
- Work in an organized fashion following the sequence of service with the utmost respect for your equipment and workspace.
- Demonstrate a professional sense of urgency while in the guest rooms and public space to provide a thoughtful guest experience by keeping spaces clean and well organized.
- Foster open lines of communication within the department by actively participating in daily line ups and monthly housekeeping all staff meetings, maintaining a transparent dialogue among the team to voice ideas and concerns, while course-correcting any missed opportunities.
- Actively participate in feedback sessions with Housekeeping Leadership to further develop your skill set and improve upon housekeeping standards and practices.
- Maintain regular communication with the housekeeping leadership team to ensure alignment on priorities, understanding that flexibility with your responsibilities is paramount to support a successful operation.
- Observe conditions of furniture, walls, trim work and carpeting and report anything substandard to the housekeeping leadership and/or engineering department to make corrections and improvements as needed.
WHAT YOU WILL NEED
- A passion for the importance of cleanliness, an initiative to learn, and pride in those we serve.
- Basic knowledge of cleaning techniques, safety procedures, and requirements.
- Conversational proficiency of the English language to receive and execute verbal and written communication and direction.
- Adaptable interpersonal communication skills to address employees at all levels of the hotel.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment for extended periods of time to meet high-volume business.
- Ability to lift, balance and carry up to 25 lbs. to transport carts, cleaning supplies, linen, equipment, etc.
- Ability to lift, balance and carry (with assistance) up to 100 lbs. to transport mattresses, inventory, equipment, etc.
- Ability to stand or walk for prolonged periods to clean and organize the guest rooms, spaces, storage, equipment, etc.
Aparium Hotel Group does not discriminate based on disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected under federal, state, or local laws. The hotel and company are a smoke-free, drug-free facility, and equal opportunity employer.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Aparium Hospitality Services celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an equitable and inclusive environment, and sense of belonging for all employees. We do not discriminate and believe every individual should be proud of who they are, where they come from and take pride in who we serve. Aparium is an E-Verify employer.
