Houseperson/Shuttle Driver - Portland Sheraton at Sable Oaks

Hotel•South Portland, ME

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Portland Sheraton at Sable Oaks, a Colwen Hotels property, is looking for a Houseperson/Shuttle Van Driver to provide transportation to and from the airport for our guests in a comfortable, safe and timely manner. In addition to transporting guests, in this role you will be responsible for vehicle cleanliness and inspecting the vehicle for safety and required maintenance. In downtime you will be responsible for assisting with cleaning public spaces inside and outside the hotel. To be successful in this position you should enjoy talking with people, understand the local area, and possess a valid driver's license with no traffic violations.

Requirements

Excellent verbal communication and interpersonal skills
Valid driver's license and clean driving record required
Thorough understanding of traffic regulations, road signs, and routes
Ability to lift and move luggage
Work quickly without compromising quality
Ability to work with little supervision and maintain a high level of performance
Excellent customer service skills, pleasant and friendly
Detail oriented and thorough
Willingness to work rotational 7-day work cycle, including evenings, weekends, and holidays

Nice To Haves

Enjoy talking with people
Understand the local area

Responsibilities

Drive hotel shuttle/van to transport guests
Assist guests with entering and exiting shuttle/van and assist with luggage
Ensure guests reach destination safely and on time
Conducts routine maintenance on vehicles including adding gasoline, oil, and water and checking tire pressure; ensures more specialized maintenance and repairs are performed
Observes safety regulations and state laws regarding vehicle operation; ensures passengers also follow applicable safety regulations
Ensures vehicle equipment such as brakes, lights, windshield wipers, etc., is maintained and operating properly
Respond promptly to requests from guests and other departments
Clean and maintain the appearance of the exterior of hotel including but not limited to, sidewalks, awning poles, signage and hotel entrance, including snow removal
Dust, polish furniture and remove marks /stains from walls and furnishing
Remove all trash, dirty linens, towels and room service items from public areas
Vacuum carpets and clean floors
Deliver items to guest rooms upon request from front desk
Notify maintenance department of needed maintenance or repairs
Empty trash receptacles and transport trash to dumpster
Perform other duties as assigned