Houseman/Common Area Attendant (Maintenance)
LaTour Hotels & Resorts is now hiring for the position of Houseman at our Peppertree Ocean Club Resort! LHR offers an excellent benefits plan including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with match, company paid life insurance and short-term disability, ancillary benefits, travel perks, and more! LHR contributes to an ESOP and is an EOE!
POSITION SUMMARY
The Houseman is responsible for and maintains cleanliness and sanitization of all inside and assigned outdoor public areas of the resort and interacts with guests in a manner that promotes a positive impression of the staff and property. This position creates a comfortable and clean guest environment, which contributes to guest satisfaction and the success of the resort. This position is vital to guest satisfaction by maintaining an overall pleasant appearance for our guests.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
The Houseman:
- Performs daily assignments and projects set by the department supervisor or Resort Management
- Paints and touch up of interior and exterior common areas, including parking lot, walkways and guest room doors.
- Picks up and disposes of litter daily throughout the property
- Cleans and santizes the rooms upon request.
- Maintains and waters all potted plants on grounds and in pool areas
- Maintains all trash receptacles and recycling bins, both inside and outside throughout the property.
- Maintains the cleanliness of all outdoor grills, both propane and charcoal if needed.
- Maintains and cleans offices, lobby, public restrooms, corridors, elevators, and stairways.
- Maintains, cleans and sanitizes common area laundry rooms.
- Keeps Fitness Center and common area bathrooms stocked with fresh guest towels and removes used towels to be laundered.
- Vacuums, sweeps, mops and polishes floors using equipment provided.
- Cleans carpet, upholstered furniture and window coverings in common areas.
- Cleans carpet and upholstered furniture in guest rooms as directed.
- Washes walls, ceilings, windows, door panels, and woodwork in all public areas.
- Responsible for sanitation of resort staff areas and common areas.
- Replenishes store rooms and admin areas with amenities, paper products, supplies, linens, and terry as needed to ensure adequate stock is available at all times.
- Inspects common areas for repairs and reports needs to his/her Supervisor accordingly.
- Communicates often with Supervisor regarding cleaning needs.
- Stays in direct contact with the department supervisor and reports any maintenance problems in a timely manner
- Completes an approved checklist to submit to his/her Supervisor at the end of each work day.
OTHER FUNCTIONS
The Houseman may also:
- Perform other duties as needed to ensure smooth property operations, cleanliness and sanitization.
- Work on projects with other departments on property as deemed by the General Manager
Education/Credentials
This position requires a high school diploma or GED.
Experience
Customer Service experience is preferred, but not required.
LHR's Core Competencies
Accountability: Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions.
Adaptability: Ability to adapt to change in the workplace.
Customer oriented: Ability to take care of the customers' needs while following company procedures.
Enthusiastic: Ability to bring energy to the performance of a task.
Ethical: Ability to demonstrate conduct conforming to a set of values and accepted standards.
Honesty/Integrity: Ability to be truthful and be seen as credible in the workplace.
Interpersonal: Ability to get along well with a variety of personalities and individuals.
Responsible: Ability to be held accountable or answerable for one's conduct.
Safety awareness: Ability to identify and correct conditions that affect employee safety.
Tolerance: Ability to work successfully with a variety of people without making judgments.
Knowledge & Skills
Accuracy: Ability to perform all duties accurately and thoroughly.
Oral Communication: Ability to communicate effectively in a positive manner with others using the spoken English word to both internal and external guests.
Detail Oriented: Ability to pay attention to the minute details of every task.
Organization: Posses the trait of being organized and methodically performs each task.
Friendliness: Ability to exhibit an enthusiastic demeanor towards all guests.
Other Requirements
None at this time
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
N (Not Applicable)
Activity is not applicable to this occupation.
O (Occasionally)
Occupation requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0 - 2.5+ hrs/day)
F (Frequently)
Occupation requires this activity from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5 - 5.5+ hrs/day)
C (Constantly)
Occupation requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5+ hrs/day)
Physical Demands
Lift/Carry
Stand
C
Walk
C
Sit
O
Handling / Fingering
C
Reach Outward
C
Reach Above Shoulder
O
Climb
O
Crawl
O
Squat or Kneel
O
Bend
C
10 lbs. or less
O
11-20 lbs.
O
21-50 lbs.
O
51-100 lbs
N
Over 100 lbs
N
Push/Pull
12 lbs or less
O
13-25 lbs
O
26-40 lbs
O
41-100 lbs
N
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The Houseman works outside and inside in different weather conditions, which vary across locations. This position requires the regular use of hand tools and mechanical equipment that produces a loud noise. Hours include some weekends and holidays.
Salary Minimum: 13Salary Maximum: 16