PM Houseperson

Responsibilities:

• Cleans public areas, lounges, lobbies, bathrooms, and hallways 

• Vacuum and wash carpets and rugs 

• Empty wastepaper baskets and ashtrays 

• Transport trash to waste disposal equipment 

• Dust and polish wooden surfaces and furniture 

• Replenish Housekeeping supplies in storage closets 

• Responsible for maintaining the required property uniform and always ensuring a professional appearance and attitude 
• Responsible for courteous, efficient response always
• Respond promptly to guest requests and service calls, delivering amenities, linens, towels, cribs, rollaway beds, and other requested items with professionalism and courtesy.
• Support the Housekeeping team by collecting and distributing linens, removing trash and soiled linen, stocking housekeeping closets, and assisting Room Attendants as needed.
• Perform daily housekeeping service in occupied guest rooms and clean vacant guest rooms as needed to support department operations and maintain service standards.

Skills:

• Must be effective at listening to, understanding, and clarifying concerns raised. 

• Must be able to communicate effectively with others. 

• Must be proactive in handling problems, including anticipating, preventing, identifying and solving issues as necessary.  

Qualifications:  

• 1 year experience working in a housekeeping environment  

• Experience in a hotel is a plus. 

• Must be flexible to work all shifts including overnights, weekends and holidays 

• Exhibits a high level of professionalism in all interactions/situations.  

• Always maintain a warm and friendly demeanor.  

• Reliable and have a sense of urgency. 

• Must be able to lift and carry upwards to 25 pounds. 

• Must be able to push and pull carts and equipment weighing up to 250 lbs. on a regular basis.  

• Must be able to maintain confidentiality of information.  

• Must be able to bend, stoop, squat and stretch to fulfill cleaning tasks. 

• Maintain regular attendance in compliance with Standards, as required by scheduling, which will vary according to the needs of the hotel.  

• Maintain high standards of personal appearance and grooming. 

• Comply with Standards and regulations to encourage safe and efficient hotel operations.  

The anticipated pay range for this position is between $20.00-22.00/hr. Actual compensation will be determined based on factors such as experience, qualifications, skills, and internal equity.

We are proud to offer competitive wellness options and perks for both Part Time and Full Time employees;

• Dedicated employee parking lot pass with company contribution for full time employees, fully-funded for salaried managers
• Employer-subsidized medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Company-funded $25K in complimentary life insurance and $1K/mo. in disability
• Optional Disability, Life and AD&D, Critical Illness, and Accident Insurance options
• Additional Health & Wellness benefits including prescription and gym membership discounts
• Generous Paid Time Off package including Employer Paid Leave plus immediate Paid Vacation accruals
• Flexible and understanding work-life equality
• Family Matters Program of 10 weeks fully paid parental leave for new parents
• 401k employer match, up to 4% of salary
• Competitive wages with ongoing market analysis with annual performance evaluations and compensation adjustments
• Discounted employee and immediate family hotel rates as low as $59 per night at EOS Hospitality portfolio locations
• Food and Beverage discount of 50% Off at EOS Hospitality portfolio locations
• Discounted lodging rates from New England Inn & Resort Association partners
• Pathways for growth and professional development including training and tuition reimbursement
• Incentive opportunities for both hourly and managerial roles
• Supportive, open workplace culture
• Company-funded Employee Assistance Program for life and mental health resources

About The Press Hotel

Magnificently reborn, The Press Hotel is proudly rooted in Portland’s past. The structure we call home was once the Gannett Building, the historic headquarters of the Portland Press Herald—the state’s largest newspaper. While the days of printing presses may be over, we continue to honor our history with thoughtful touches throughout the property. Under new ownership and management by EOS Hospitality, The Press begins its next edition. 

Onsite, we offer over 100 guest rooms with varying room types, a hyper-local full-service restaurant - Union, and our lobby cafe and bar - Inkwell, as well as meeting and event spaces ranging in size to accommodate corporate groups and social events. 

Visit us online at The Press Hotel and explore our parent company, EOS Hospitality for more information about the amazing ways we’re making a difference.