Room Attendant

Join the dynamic and diverse team at La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club, Inc., where tradition meets opportunity. Our family of properties includes the iconic La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club, a private oceanfront club with world-class tennis courts and direct beach access; the inviting La Jolla Shores Hotel, a beachfront getaway beloved for its relaxed coastal charm; and the internationally acclaimed Marine Room, celebrated for its fine dining and dramatic surfside views. These landmark destinations are cherished La Jolla institutions, built on a legacy of family values, exceptional service, and a deep commitment to our community.

About the role

This position is responsible for performing daily room cleaning and maintaining a high standard of cleanliness throughout the hotel. The ideal candidate must be able to work weekends and holidays, have a positive attitude, and be reliable.

Responsibilities

• Receives work assignments and schedules from supervisory staff.
• Makes beds.
• Scrubs bathroom floors, walls, mirrors, and fixtures.
• Vacuums all carpeted areas.
• Dusts all furniture and lighting fixtures.
• Replenishes supplies such as coffee filters, paper towels, writing supplies, linen and bathroom supplies.
• Replaces light bulbs.
• Cleans patio railings, furniture and decks.
• Washes kitchen dishes, pots/pans and utensils upon check out.
• Sweeps, scrubs, mops, waxes, and polishes floors.
• Spot cleans all carpeted areas, upholstered furniture, and draperies.
• Washes walls, ceilings, and woodwork.
• Washes windows, door panels, and sills.
• Empties wastebaskets and empties and cleans ashtrays.
• Maintains the cleanliness and organization of carts, storage areas and equipment.
• Adjusts status by phone when room is ready for guest occupancy.
• Reports any maintenance problems to the supervisor.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Clean hotel facilities and positive staff attitudes will strongly influence guest impressions of the total organization. Clean, tidy rooms will contribute to guest comfort and satisfaction. A satisfied guest is a repeat customer.

Requirements

• Less than a high school education; or up to one-month related experience or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Previous housekeeping/janitorial experience preferred.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to write simple correspondence.
• Ability to effectively present information to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
• Bilingual preferred.
• Ability to add and subtract two-digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's. Ability to perform these operations using units of weight measurement.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

Physical Demands

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand and use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls.
• The employee frequently is required to walk; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• The employee is constantly required to talk or hear.
• The employee may occasionally sit, climb, or balance.
• The employee must constantly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Employees regularly transport supplies, equipment, and guest property.

Working Conditions

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in outside weather conditions and is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.
• Employees are required to perform all tasks as safely as possible and to adhere to the applicable safety procedures.
• Employees in this position interact frequently with the Engineering and Front Desk Departments and must have the ability to communicate and work with these and other internal customers.
• Employees also have frequent guest contact and should initiate contact whenever possible.

Schedule

• Must be available to work weekends and holidays.
• This company operates seven days a week, 24 hours a day.
• Shifts will generally be rotated unless you were hired for a specific shift, as much as possible to be fair to everyone.
• At times it may be necessary to move you from your accustomed shift if business or task assignments demand.
• Business needs determine the number of hours that you work.

Benefits

• Free daily meal and salad bar
• Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K (based on employment status)
• Paid vacation, sick, and holiday time
• Dining discounts for employees (and up to 6 guests) at the Marine Room, The Shores Restaurant, and our Club Dining
• Property retail shop and hotel discounts
• $500 referral bonus for referring new employees to The La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club

Pay

Hourly Rate: $21.32