Van Driver (Part-Time)

Island Hospitality Management•Syracuse, NY

About The Position

Island Hospitality is seeking an upbeat part-time Van Driver to serve as a key point of reference for hotel guests. The role includes loading and unloading luggage and driving guests to local points of interest near the hotel. The successful candidate will be professional and courteous, communicate effectively, and work well in a fast-paced environment. Flexible scheduling availability may be required. Weekly hours are variable and depend on guest occupancy, season, staffing, and other factors; the company cannot guarantee a specific number of hours. The role regularly requires standing, sitting, or walking for extended periods. Island Hospitality offers a formal training and development program intended to support employee development and career growth. The company also describes wellness, benefits, recognition, and incentive programs for team members.

Requirements

Must have a valid driver's license and be at least 21 years of age.
Must have a clean driving record.
Knowledge of local roads and routes to area attractions and points of interest.
Strong communication skills and a professional, courteous manner.
Highly motivated team player with strong initiative and a desire for achievement.
Ability to handle workplace problems, including anticipating, preventing, identifying, and solving them as necessary.
Ability to work well in stressful situations.
Readily available and approachable to guests while providing excellent guest service.
Ability to stand, sit, or walk for extended periods.

Responsibilities

Load and unload guests’ luggage.
Drive guests to local points of interest near the hotel.
Maintain a vehicle mileage log at the beginning and end of each trip, recording mileage, time, name, and date.
Keep vans clean and ensure vehicle maintenance records are current.
Immediately report accidents and traffic violations.
Inspect the vehicle before each trip and upon return to the hotel.
Provide guests with professional, courteous, and excellent service.
Anticipate, prevent, identify, and solve workplace problems as necessary.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
Health savings account (HSA) and flexible spending account (FSA) plans, including dependent care FSA.
Identity theft protection insurance.
Commuter benefits for transit and parking.
Pet insurance.
Paid time off and payroll incentives for annual wellness exams.
Employee assistance program.
Wellness subscriptions, including access to gyms, financial planning, counseling, and legal services.
Paid sick and vacation time.
Family leave.
401(k) plan with company matching: 100% match up to 3% of salary and 50% match on the next 2%; fully vested upon the first contribution.
Incentive-based bonus program.
Free hotel room nights and employee discounts within the hotel brand.
Discounts for friends and family within the hotel brand.
Team member recognition and bonus.
Discounted tickets to theme parks, musicals, movies, and more through Tickets at Work.
Career growth through an in-house training program with a path personalized to employee goals.
Referral bonus program available at any company location.