Public Area Attendant

EOS Hospitality•Portland, ME

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Press Hotel, a historic landmark reborn in Portland, Maine, is seeking a Public Area Attendant. This role is crucial in maintaining the cleanliness and presentation of all public spaces, ensuring a welcoming environment for guests and staff. The hotel, formerly the Portland Press Herald headquarters, now operates under EOS Hospitality and offers over 100 guest rooms, a full-service restaurant (Union), a lobby cafe and bar (Inkwell), and versatile meeting and event spaces. The Public Area Attendant will be responsible for a wide range of cleaning and maintenance tasks throughout the property, contributing to the hotel's reputation for excellence.

Requirements

Ability to operate cleaning equipment and utilize cleaning chemicals safely.
Ability to maintain positive communication with various departments and leadership.
Willingness to perform other duties as assigned based on business needs.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a similar role within the hospitality industry.

Responsibilities

Maintain the cleanliness and presentation of all public areas, including the lobby, hallways, meeting spaces, fitness center, elevators, stairwells, and entrances.
Clean and sanitize public and employee restrooms while ensuring all supplies remain fully stocked.
Vacuum, sweep, mop, dust, and disinfect floors, furniture, glass, fixtures, and other surfaces throughout the hotel.
Remove trash and recycling from public spaces, offices, employee areas, and guest-facing locations.
Maintain employee areas including break rooms, locker rooms, administrative offices, laundry areas, and back-of-house hallways.
Clean and replenish the fitness center, including equipment, towels, water stations, and guest amenities.
Ensure entrances, windows, doors, artwork, mirrors, and decorative features remain clean and well maintained.
Monitor all public spaces for cleanliness throughout the shift and promptly address spills, debris, or guest concerns.
Communicate maintenance or safety concerns to the appropriate department.
Operate cleaning equipment and utilize cleaning chemicals safely and according to hotel standards.
Assist with special projects, deep cleaning assignments, and other housekeeping duties as assigned.
Maintain positive communication with the Front Desk, Engineering, and hotel leadership to ensure guest needs are met promptly.
Perform other duties as assigned based on business needs.

Benefits

Dedicated employee parking lot pass with company contribution for full time employees, fully-funded for salaried managers
Employer-subsidized medical, dental, and vision insurance
$25K in complimentary life insurance
$1K/mo. in disability insurance
Optional Disability, Life and AD&D, Critical Illness, and Accident Insurance options
Additional Health & Wellness benefits including prescription and gym membership discounts
Generous Paid Time Off package including Employer Paid Leave plus immediate Paid Vacation accruals
Flexible and understanding work-life equality
Family Matters Program of 10+ weeks fully paid parental leave for new parents
401k employer match, up to 4% of salary
Competitive wages with ongoing market analysis with annual performance evaluations and compensation adjustments
Discounted employee and immediate family hotel rates as low as $59 per night at EOS Hospitality portfolio locations
Food and Beverage discount of 50% Off at EOS Hospitality portfolio locations
Discounted lodging rates from New England Inn & Resort Association partners
Pathways for growth and professional development including training and tuition reimbursement
Incentive opportunities for both hourly and managerial roles
Supportive, open workplace culture
Company-funded Employee Assistance Program for life and mental health resources