What are the responsibilities and job description for the Hotel Public Area Attendant (Thursday-Sunday) position at TownePlace Suites by Marriott Des Moines Urbandale?
TownePlace Suites by Marriott Des Moines Urbandale is seeking a Part-Time Public Area (Houseman) Attendant to assist our housekeeping team with public spaces. Hours would be from 6am-12pm Thursday-Sunday.
Description
A hotel houseman ensures the overall cleanliness and maintenance of a hotel's public areas, hallways, and guest floors, while assisting room attendants with heavy lifting, linen delivery, and trash removal. They are essential for keeping the property running smoothly by managing inventory, setting up meeting rooms, and responding to guest requests for items like extra pillows or towels.
Key responsibilities of a hotel houseman include:
- Cleaning Common Areas: Maintaining the cleanliness of the outside, lobby, restrooms, elevators, corridors, pool area, and fitness center.
- Supporting Housekeeping: Delivering linens, supplies, and amenities to guest floors; removing soiled linens and trash from housekeeping carts.
- Room Setup & Maintenance: Assisting with heavy tasks like placing rollaway beds and sometimes stripping rooms.
- Guest Services & Requests: Responding promptly to guest needs, delivering requested items to rooms, and assisting with luggage if necessary.
- Facility Upkeep: Performing minor maintenance tasks such as changing light bulbs, cleaning carpets, and checking for maintenance issues.
- Safety & Security: Ensuring public areas are tidy, safe, and secure.
The Houseperson work closely with the housekeeping team and are often responsible for heavy-duty cleaning tasks that go beyond daily room cleaning. This is also a guest facing position where you will be around guests a large majority of your shift.
Pay: From $16.50 per hour
Work Location: In person
Salary : $17