Public Area Attendant

Description:Job Summary: Directs and implements maintenance programs aimed at maintaining a zero-defect environment for guests. Cleans and maintains the hotel lobby and other public areas throughout the property, while meeting established standards of cleanliness. Receiving deliveries and maintain inventory in a clean and orderly fashion to enhance efficiency and ease of cleaning rooms. Cleans & maintain public areas when needed. Follows and completes daily check lists as assigned by Maintenance Manager and Assistant Manager. Additional responsibilities include assisting with F&B needs for special events and meetings.Job Duties Include but Not Limited to the Following:Creates a safe and attractive environment for guests and associates by ensuring the hotel is maintained in accordance with safety standards.Complete hotel room and building repairs such as replacing ceiling tiles, filters, light bulbs patching vinyl, and painting. Performs repairs on toilets, sinks, laundry facilities, kitchen and other hotel property needs.Develop plans for completing routine and preventative maintenance and renovations, coordinates work with hotel department managers.Maintain safety and cleanliness of the exterior of the hotel, grounds, and pool area.Clean and maintains the lobby and other public areas to ensure a safe and clean experience for hotel guests, associates, and vendors.Clean public restrooms and replenish supplies, as needed.Vacuum and/or sweep all floor surfaces of the hotel.Picks up newspapers, glassware, trash, etc. from lobby and front of the hotel.Maintain a friendly, cheerful, courteous, and professional demeanor at all times.Handles all deliveries for Housekeeping and Maintenance DepartmentsWorks directly with the Housekeeping Maintenance & Breakfast Department Heads.Helps set up, break down and clean up the meeting room/event center as needed.Be available during the hours of the meeting to check in with the group, refreshing water and coffee as needed.Fulfill additional requests from group/leader if needed.Assist with Food/Beverage needs - such as making sure breakfast/lunch/snacks are displayed or delivered to meeting room, on time and arranged with care.Keep inventory of meeting room supplies such as notepads, pens, ice pitchers, glasses, quality of linens, LCD projector and all attachments/cords, flip charts, whiteboards, projector screen and sound system equipment.Refresh & reset meeting space in the evenings for multi-day meetings.Thoroughly cleaning of meeting spaces after conclusionFollow departmental policies, procedures and service standardsReport necessary maintenance itemsFollow all safety and sanitation policiesAll other duties as assignedRequirements:Physical Aspects & Qualifications:High school diploma or equivalent.Minimum of three years of hotel or apartment experience not required but preferred.Knowledge of basic electrical and plumbing maintenance.Experience with general maintenance tools.Troubleshooting ability with skills in painting, HVAC, and carpentry.Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.Ability to push, pull, bend, stoop, and reach upward.Ability to tolerate exposure to extreme temperatures and cleaning chemicals.Ability to communicate effectively with guests and coworkers.Ability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends and holidays.Basic knowledge of general cleaning principles, use of cleaning products, and operation of standard cleaning equipment.Ability to scrub and scour surfaces, extending arms over head, bending, and stooping to perform cleaning tasks.Ability to push and/or pull equipment weighing up to 100 lbsConstant standing and walking throughout shiftFrequent lifting and carrying up to 50 lbs.Frequent kneeling, pushing, pulling, liftingOccasional ascending or descending ladders, stairs, and ramps