Job Information
The Otesaga Resort Hotel Public Space Attendant in Cooperstown, New York
Position: Public Space Attendant
Job Summary
The Public Space Attendant is responsible for creating a comfortable yet luxury experience for our guests at The Otesaga Resort Hotel. This position is responsible for all cleaning operations of the lobby, veranda and lower-level areas. Attention to detail is of utmost importance in this role.
Essential Job Functions
To successfully perform this job, an individual must perform each essential duty listed below. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.
Provide on the floor assistance to hotel guests, Inspectors, co-workers and answering relevant questions.
Ensure all restrooms are cleaned thoroughly at least every two hours.
Monitor and maintain all areas of public space continuously including but not limited to cleaning glass tabletops, dusting, cleaning windows and mirrors, stocking restroom supplies, cleaning fireplace areas, washing walls, collecting garbage, sweeping, vacuuming, and mopping floors.
Monitor and maintain table and rocker cleaning and rocker cushions, replace cushions when dirty
Responsible for reporting any maintenance issues to Supervisors
Receive and follow instructions/protocols/procedures from Manager, Inspector/Supervisors.
Work with appropriate manager to successfully respond to any guest complaints or concerns.
Suggest new ideas based on customer preferences and feedback.
Comply with all health, safety, and hygiene standards and policies.
Assist co-workers as needed.
Perform any other job-related duties as assigned.
Education: High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
Required Experience:
The person in this position needs to:
Minimum of 3 months experience in hospitality industry
Preferred experience as a janitor, houseman or room attendant work experience in hotel, motel, nursing home or hospital.
Reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
Ability to work days, weekends & holidays as required
Strong knowledge of teamwork
Sound knowledge of assisting guests as needed
Excellent organizations and time management skills
Set a positive tone and strong work ethic, leading by example.
Knowledge of cleaning & disinfecting restrooms
Maintain professional presentation (must adhere to company and department dress code)
Outstanding guest service skills
Ability to determine proper chemical for cleaning tile, wood, brass, glass, carpet cleaning.
Ability to clearly communicate both verbally and in writing
Physical Requirements:
These physical requirements for this position may be accomplished with or without reasonable accommodations.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, and/or move for extended periods of time (approximately 8 to 10 hours), twist at the neck and trunk, bend at the waist and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms, reach overhead, above shoulders and horizontally. Employees will frequently use hands to handle objects and tools and operate service equipment. The employee must regularly lift and/or move/push/pull up to 30 pounds. The employee will also frequently ascend and descend stairs when moving between public space areas and the guest floors. Vision abilities required by this job include close vision and color vision. Employees may use vision to monitor literature, material with logo, cleaning chemicals.
Work Conditions: The position will be required to work days, weekend, and holiday hours. While performing the duties of this job, the employee generally works in an indoor and outdoor of hotel environment with exposure to heat, cleaning chemicals, fumes, equipment. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate but may be loud dependent on specific work site and/or equipment operation. The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Salary Range: $15/hour
This job description should not be interpreted as all-inclusive; it is intended to identify major responsibilities and requirements of the job. The employee in this position may be requested to perform other job-related tasks and responsibilities than those stated above.