Housekeeping Associate | On Call

Would you love to interact with travelers from all around the world and ensure they have a comfortable stay? Join HI USA at our vibrant New York City hostel, located in the Upper West Side. We are currently accepting applications for On-Call Housekeeping Associates for AM/PM shift hours who will help maintain our hostel's welcoming and clean environment, enhancing the guest experience whenever needed.

Position Details:

• Pay: $18.85
• Shifts: On-call basis, with shifts scheduled as needed, flexibility desired to work AM and PM Shifts
• Type: On Call

Perks:

• Free stays at other HI USA hostels (subject to availability)
• Discounts on hundreds of brands
• On-the-job training
• Opportunities for growth within HI USA
• Friendly and inclusive work environment

Responsibilities:

• Clean and prepare guest rooms, dorms, and bathrooms to meet our high standards.
• Mop, vacuum, and sweep floors and hostel grounds daily.
• Perform laundry duties including washing, sorting, folding, and restocking.
• Change and wash bed linens, bedspreads, blankets, and towels as needed.
• Wash and store kitchen dishes and utensils.
• Clean and disinfect sinks, toilets, and showers; restock soap and toilet paper.
• Wash windows and window coverings as needed.
• Dust all surfaces, furniture, and fixtures in rooms and hallways.
• Empty trash and recycling bins daily.
• Report any broken items to management.
• Assist in maintaining housekeeping supply inventory.
• Light maintenance and groundskeeping as needed.

Skills/Qualifications:

• Minimum six months of hostel or hotel housekeeping experience preferred
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Customer service experience is a plus
• Strong attention to detail and ability to multi-task
• High school diploma or GED
• Willingness to work evenings, weekends, and holidays

Physical Requirements:

• Regularly required to sit, use hands and arms
• Frequently required to stand, walk, talk, and hear
• Occasionally required to climb or balance
• Must be able to lift and move up to 50 pounds
• Specific vision abilities required: close, peripheral, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus
• Noise level in the work environment is usually moderate

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

We Make a Difference!

At HI USA, we celebrate diversity and welcome individuals of all backgrounds. As a nonprofit organization, we help people, especially the young, travel on a budget to foster a greater understanding of the world and its people through affordable travel opportunities. If you're passionate about hospitality and creating memorable experiences, apply today to join our team as an On-Call Housekeeping Associate. 

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