Job Details
Are you a highly motivated, hardworking, and reliableperson who loves to work with people? Do you want to spend the summer workingalongside a great group of colleagues, work on New England stunning coastlineas well as at one of the most historic inns Maine has to offer? If you aredriven to succeed in a demanding yet rewarding environment, then we would liketo hear from you!
Black Point Inn is now hiring for Full Time and Part TimeHousekeeping Associates for the 2024 season. This position involves dailycleaning of the Inn public spaces and guests rooms, as well as interaction withguests regarding their needs. Our ideal candidate is friendly, dependable,energetic, detail-oriented, and enthusiastic about providing an exceptionallevel of service. Prior experience is not required, but preferred. Trainingwill be provided.
Location: Black Point Inn, Scarborough, ME
Hours: Full-time & part-time available; Seasonal work May through October
Compensation: $18 to $22 an hour.
Start date: Early May
Benefits: Discounted stays and food & beverage at affiliated properties
Experience: Previous hospitality experience preferred but not required, we will train the right candidate.
JOB SUMMARY:
Members of our HousekeepingTeam work together to guarantee our guests clean spaces which will exceed theirexpectations. Working alone or with apartner, each Housekeeper is responsible for the cleanliness of guest rooms,hallways, activity areas, and public spaces on the property. Major responsibilities include servicing accommodationsaccording to property procedures, stocking housekeeping carts, replacing bedlinens and supplying guest room amenities. This position requires strong attention to detail and the ability towork without constant direct supervision.
SUMMARY OF ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
Maintain a neat and professional appearance with a properlycleaned uniform.
Using provided supplies, efficiently and effectively cleanand maintain guest rooms and public spaces. This includes, but is not limited to making beds, changing bed linens,cleaning bathrooms, supplying amenities, dusting, vacuuming, mopping, sweeping,washing windows, replacing light bulbs, folding linens, as well as removingdirty linens, towels, garbage and recycling, all with attention to detail and tothe standards set by property management.
Must work with a variety of cleaning chemicals, followingappropriate directions and in accordance with OSHA and State of Maine regulations.
Must be able to push cleaning cart with supplies andequipment on both inside and outside surfaces. Work with colleagues to keep storage areas cleaned and supplied.
Greet guests warmly and politely, using discretion to avoiddisturbing guests in rooms or public spaces. Understand how everything operates in guest rooms (climate control,fireplaces, fans, lighting, etc) and be able to explain operation to our guests.
Responsible for security of any room or supply closet keys,as well as for respecting the personal property and privacy of guests whileworking in guest rooms.
Be prepared to answer basic questions about the property,activities, etc., or know where to refer guests for answers.
Work with other members of the Housekeeping Team to ensurethat guest"'s need are continually met. Make front desk staff aware of any specialneeds so that notes can be made for future visits.
Handle and communicate guest requests, special needs, guestroom or public space maintenance issues and guest complaints in a professional manner.
Label and submit all lost and found items according toproperty procedures.
Understand personal sanitation, the use of personalprotective equipment and how to handle unsanitary linens, bodily fluids,etc. Be aware of ways to preventpersonal injury from improper reaching, lifting, stretching and carrying.
Know who to notify in case of broken equipment orunsafe/unsanitary conditions.
Manually handle/lift/carry product up to 60 pounds betweenknee and shoulders.
Must have bilateral fine manipulation of both hands whichmay be repetitive for entire shift.
Must be vertically mobile working in limited space forentire shift.
Protect the assets of this property and Migis Hotel Group.
Black Point Inn is an EEO employer - M/F/Vets/Disabled