Housekeeping Room Attendant

**About us**

Halifax Courtyard Marriott Downtown is a small business in Halifax, NS. We are innovative and collaborative, and our goal is to Provide our associates and guest the best possible experience while at the hotel, we strive for exceptional excellence in all of our work and have fun doing it..

Our work environment includes:

- On-the-job training
- Safe work environment
- International workforce
- Relaxed atmosphere

**Room Attendant**

**Summary**:Responsible for the cleaning, preparation of guest room suites and Public Areas while maintaining system standards and consistency.

**Essential Functions**:

- Clean assigned suites according to System standards. This includes making beds, cleaning bathrooms, vacuuming carpets, washing dishes and dusting furniture and all other cleaning duties. Must be able to clean all suite types in given amount of time.
- Place and restock useable items in the suite including all paper items, soap, towels, matches and candy, according to System Standards.
- Operate housekeeping equipment in a correct and safe manner.
- Maintain and restock housekeeping carts and closets daily.
- Know and follow hotel emergency procedures.
- Responsible for the proper administration of key control for issues keys or keys left by guests in suite.
- To identify, act and follow up on maintenance deficiencies and opportunities. Follow proper procedures
- Accommodate guest special requests courteously.
- Assist other housekeeping staff as needed.
- Employees will be required to work varying schedules to reflect the business needs of the hotel. Weekends, holidays and on call basis are common.
- Know hotel emergency procedures.
- Knowledge of protocols for lost and found items left behind by guests.
- Report immediately to the Housekeeping Manager or Manager on Duty any out of the ordinary situation in the guests’ suite or guest area including unreported pets, parties in the suite, unusually dirty suites, or a vacant suite when the room is through to be occupied.
- Answer all guest questions regarding the hotel and local area facilities and services.
- May be rotated in and out of all areas of the hotels and called on for assistance.
- Carry out any reasonable request by management.
- Greet all guests and co-workers in a friendly manner.
- Maintain hotel policies on safety and security.
- Always maintain a safe work area.
- Repetitive Tasks for long periods of time, physically demanding, Standing, walking, bending, lifting, crouching, kneeling. Must be able to lift 20lbs
- Must have the desire to work in a team-based environment
- A willing to complete each task with exceptional excellence in accordance to hotel standards.

In addition to performance of the essential functions, this position may be required to perform a combination of supportive functions determined by the supervisor or Manager. Performance will be monitored using such tools as checking rooms, measuring attendance, punctuality, and teamwork. Performance reviews are conducted annually and after the three-month probationary period.

LOOKING FOR SOMEONE FOR SATURDAYS AND SUNDAYS

**Please forward all Applications to Debbie Eagles, Housekeeping Manager, Marriott Courtyard Halifax**

**Job Type**: Part-time
Part-time hours: 16 per week

**Salary**: $15.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Discounted or free food
- On-site parking

Flexible Language Requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Holidays
- On call
- Weekend availability

Supplemental pay types:

- Tips

COVID-19 considerations:
We wear mask at all times, provide hand sanitizers on every floor, provide gloves if required, follow all of the Nova Scotia and Marriott covid protocols

Work Location: In person