Houseman / Public Area Attendant

Fairfield Inn & Suites Baraboo • Baraboo, WI

26d • Onsite

About The Position

S&L Hospitality is hiring a Houseperson/Public Area Cleaner to maintain the cleanliness of hotel public areas, guest hallways, service areas, and linen closets. The role also supports housekeeping and guest services as needed, including cleaning rooms when staffing requires, delivering items to guest rooms, assisting with luggage, and handling deliveries. Candidates should have strong attention to detail, high cleanliness standards, be able to work independently, and demonstrate a strong work ethic. Previous cleaning experience is preferred, ideally in hospitality or a related role.

Schedules typically range between 7 a.m. and 10 p.m.; further schedule details may be shared during an interview. Flexibility to work according to business needs, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, is required. The position requires substantial physical activity and work both indoors and outdoors in hot or cold weather. Successful completion of a background check related to the role's responsibilities is required.

Requirements

• Previous cleaning experience is preferred, ideally in hospitality or a related role.
• Strong attention to detail and high cleanliness expectations.
• Ability to work independently and be a self-starter.
• Ability to clean carpets.
• Ability to work well under limited supervision and work well with others.
• Strong work ethic.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as business demands require.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds often and up to 100 pounds occasionally.
• Ability to bend at the waist and work on knees often.
• Ability to reach overhead.
• Ability to stand for long periods.
• Ability to walk at least three flights of stairs.
• Ability to work outside in hot or cold weather.
• Successful completion of a background check related to the responsibilities of the role.
• Must meet the applicable minimum age requirement: at least 16 for most positions, with some roles requiring age 18 depending on responsibilities, hours, and applicable laws.

Nice To Haves

• Previous cleaning experience in hospitality or a relevant role.

Responsibilities

• Clean guest hallways, public areas, service areas, and linen closets.
• Empty room attendants’ trash and linen bags; place linen in the linen chute when available or deliver it to the laundry room using the service elevator.
• Remove trash and deliver it to the dumpster.
• Vacuum guest hallways and guest rooms as needed.
• Deliver rollaway beds and cribs to guest rooms as needed.
• Assist with rotating mattresses as required by the Housekeeping Manager.
• Stock supplies in linen closets.
• Sweep, mop, or vacuum service landing areas.
• Sweep and mop vending machine areas and keep machines clean.
• Check and clean public restrooms several times daily.
• Check each floor to ensure fire doors are open and properly secured to magnets.
• Check elevators for cleanliness several times daily.
• Assist with luggage handling when requested by the Guest Services Manager, AGM, or GM.
• Clean rooms when needed or when housekeeping is short-staffed.
• Check lights and change light bulbs as needed.
• Patrol and maintain the outside entrance area and grounds daily.
• Assist with unloading deliveries and storing them properly as needed.
• Learn and follow hotel safety policies and emergency procedures, including evacuation procedures.
• Learn and follow accident prevention policies, including OSHA-related chemical handling and SDS requirements.
• Perform other duties or tasks assigned by the Housekeeping Floor Supervisor or Housekeeping Manager.

Benefits

• Eligibility to enroll in a 401(k) after six months of service, with a company match.
• Flexible scheduling.
• On-the-job training.
• Paid time off accruing from the first day.
• Holiday pay when working designated company holidays.
• Growth and development opportunities, including potential opportunities at the same property or at another company property.
• Travel discounts through hotel brands in the company portfolio.
• For regular full-time team members and leadership team: medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• For regular full-time team members and leadership team: opportunities to enroll in short-term disability, long-term disability, critical illness, accident, and/or life insurance, as well as a flexible spending account.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed