Houseperson

Company Description

Starting pay rate: $16 / hour - Use our Daily Pay benefit and get access to your pay as you need it.

$1000.00 Hiring Bonus (Hiring Bonus is applicable only to new hires and rehires who have not been employed with Westgate within one year from their last day of employment.)

On Property Parking Available at our NEW Eagles Landing Team Member Parking lot!

Adjacent to Great Smoky Mountains National Park, the most-visited national park in the country, Westgate Smoky Mountain Resort & Spa in Gatlinburg, Tennessee, provides an amazing work environment with refreshing mountain breezes and spectacular views of the beautiful Great Smoky Mountains. As a member of the Westgate Smoky Mountain Resort team, you will meet and engage with guests who have arrived to enjoy all the Great Smoky Mountains have to offer and help them experience our world-class amenities such as the state-of-the-art Wild Bear Falls water park.

Job Description

As a Houseperson, you will be responsible for supporting the housekeeping team by providing assistance with a variety of tasks, such as cleaning guest rooms, stocking storage closets, and responding to guest requests. You will also be responsible for ensuring that the hotel premises are clean and well-maintained.

• Clean and maintain guest rooms, including stripping of units, changing bed linens, vacuuming carpets, and dusting furniture
• Pick up dirty linen around the property, place all items in a central area for delivery to Laundry and out of guest view
• Clean front entrances to the units (doors, light fixtures, walkways) maintaining a neat and clean appearance for all buildings
• Clean walkways, stairways, railings, elevators, corridors and public areas
• Walk the hotel premises to ensure that they are clean and well-maintained
• Report any maintenance issues to the housekeeping supervisor
• Assist with projects as needed
• Other duties may be assigned

To excel in this role, you must embody our core values of integrity, passion, and a strong work ethic. These values are essential to our success, and we are looking for someone who shares our commitment.

Qualifications

• Demonstrates a friendly and positive demeanor.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Must be comfortable working in a variety of outdoor weather conditions (i.e., hot, cold, wet, humid, etc.)
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds.
• Flexible working hours, able to work on weekends, holidays, and evenings
• Must have a Valid TN State valid driver's license.
• Required to pass a background check, drug test, and prove eligibility to work in the United States.

Additional Information

Why Westgate?

• Comprehensive health benefits – medical, dental and vision
• Paid Time Off (PTO) – vacation, sick, and personal
• Paid Holidays
• 401K with generous company match
• Get access to your pay as you need it with our Daily Pay benefit
• Family benefits including pregnancy, and parental leave and adoption assistance
• Wellness Programs
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Tuition Assistance
• Military Leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Life, Disability, Accident, Critical Illness & Hospital Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Exclusive discounts for Team Member (i.e., hotels, cruise, resorts, restaurants, entertainment, etc.) 
• Advancement & development opportunities
• Community Involvement Programs

Westgate Resorts is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status or any other protected status under federal, state or local law. If you have a disability and believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to complete your application or any part of the recruiting process, please email [email protected] with the job title and the location of the position for which you are applying.

This job posting is intended to provide a general overview of the position and may not include every responsibility, duty, or qualification required. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.