House Person - Temporary

Algonquin Resort•Ottawa, ON

20h•CA$23 - CA$23•Onsite

About The Position

This is a temporary position for a House Person responsible for maintaining the cleanliness and orderliness of the hotel. The role involves using cleaning equipment and chemicals, removing waste, cleaning various surfaces, and responding to guest and employee requests. The House Person will also be responsible for setting up meeting rooms, deep cleaning projects, and adhering to all health and safety guidelines. This role requires teamwork, communication with other departments, and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Requirements

Move, lift, carry, push, pull and place objects weighing less than or equal to 50 pounds without assistance
Reach overhead and below the knees, including bending, twisting, pulling, and stooping.
Stand or walk for an extended time period
Flexible attitude to scheduled shifts – the incumbent may need to work nights, weekends and/or holidays
Flexible and energetic with the ability to work under pressure
English literacy skills – reading, writing, and oral
Demonstrated stellar attendance
Outstanding organizational, time management, and interpersonal skills
Work well independently and in a team environment with minimum supervision
Self-motivated, honest, creative, capable of working in a team environment

Nice To Haves

Previous hotel cleaning and customer service experiences are an asset

Responsibilities

Use cleaning equipment and chemicals efficiently and correctly in assigned work areas.
Remove recycling and refuse from the hotel.
Clean carpets and flooring as required.
Care of hard floor areas by scrubbing, stripping, waxing and buffing the floors with the appropriate equipment and products.
Respond promptly to all requests by guests, employees and inform supervisor of maintenance deficiencies, low supply levels and missing amenities.
Always follow established safety procedures and wear protective equipment when needed.
Work as part of a team and communicate with other departments as per hotel procedures to ensure excellent quality and service.
Set up meeting rooms and water meeting rooms.
Deep cleaning projects.
Remove garbage from around the outside of the building.
Adhere to all health and safety guidelines and standards.
Other duties as assigned.