Houseperson

About the role

The Portland Regency Hotel & Spa is currently hiring a Houseperson full-time year-round (30 hours per week). Join the team at the Portland Regency Hotel & Spa, a beautifully restored Historic Hotel of America located in the heart of Portland’s Old Port District.

Responsibilities

• Vacuums restaurant in the afternoon every day.
• Vacuum Lounge daily, floors swept and mopped in front of the bar.
• Sweep and mop public restrooms daily.
• Sweep and mop stairwells and elevator floors daily.
• Vacuum upper/lower lobbies and hallway carpets in the morning.
• Removes soiled linen from overnight rooms and carts and brings to laundry in a timely manner.
• Separates soiled linen and places in appropriate bins in the laundry room.
• Replenishes room attendants’ carts (i.e. towels, sheets and rags).
• Aid laundry attendant when necessary.
• Aid room attendants when necessary.
• Removes trash from building, three times a day.
• Communicates often with laundry room for requests.
• Puts deliveries away when requested by supervisor.
• Makes sure hallways are free of cots, trash, linen and debris.
• Completes all assigned weekly, monthly, quarterly, biannual and annual cleaning consisting of but not limited to carpet cleaning, stripping/refinishing floors.
• Washes, dries, folds, and organizes hotel linens in a timely manner.
• Keeps the laundry room and back room clean, safe, and organized.
• Maintains proper operation of washers and dryers.
• Reports any equipment issues to Housekeeping or Maintenance promptly.
• Presses pillow shams, table linens, and napkins as needed.
• Removes lint from dryers throughout the shift to maintain safety and efficiency.
• Stocks clean linens in designated areas.
• Aids in guest rooms and common areas during slower laundry periods.

Requirements

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to cleanliness.
• Reliable and able to work independently or as part of a team.
• Able to lift up to 30-50 lbs with assistance and perform physical housekeeping tasks.
• Basic reading and communication skills.
• Previous housekeeping or cleaning experience required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid driver’s license.

Skills

• Attention to detail.
• Physical stamina and strength.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health insurance.
• Flexible scheduling.
• Professional development opportunities.

Pay

$18.00 - $20.00 per hour.

Schedule

30 hours per week, Saturday and Sunday's are required for this role (days, weekends, and holidays are a must).