House Person

Spire Hospitality

Posted 3 months ago

Full Time

Goleta, California

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

The House Person is responsible for maintaining the cleanliness of guest corridors, stairwells, and public areas while assisting room attendants with supplies and trash removal. They also provide guest assistance and ensure safety protocols are followed during emergencies.

Qualifications

We are looking for someone to ensure the cleanliness of the hotel's public areas and assist room attendants. The role requires the ability to lift heavy equipment (up to 100 lbs), follow instructions, and understand basic English for safety and communication. Previous janitorial experience and additional language skills are a plus.

Job Description

Along Highway 1, our boutique hotel is 15 minutes from beaches, hiking trails, and downtown Santa Barbara. Reach the airport, Amtrak station, and University of California-Santa Barbara in less than 10 minutes. We’re a short drive from Sandpiper Golf Club, Lake Los Carneros, and Goleta Monarch Butterfly Grove.

Job Overview: Ensure cleanliness of guest floor corridors, foyers, stairwells, and public vending areas,
and assists room attendants in order to maintain high standards of quality.

Compensation: $19/Hour.

Responsibilities and Duties:
• Stock linen closets with amenities and supplies for room attendants; may include taking
  supplies directly to room attendants.
• Empty room attendant carts of soiled linen and trash.
• Clean and remove spots from corridor walls and door. Polish and clean mirrors, room
  numbers on guest room doors, and elevator doors.
• Vacuum, sweep, and/or mop hallways, stairwells, vending areas, and foyers.
• Flip mattresses and move furniture as assigned by supervisor.
• Assist room attendants with removal of trash and linen from guest rooms during high
  occupancy turnover.
• Assist carpet cleaner with relocation of furniture. Respond to guest questions. Provide
  guest assistance, directions, and information as requested.
• Provide instruction and/or guidance for guest and employee safety in fire or other
  emergency situations.
• Other duties as assigned such as assisting room attendants or A.M. lobby attendants when
  requested.


Specific Job Knowledge and Skills:
The individual must possess the following knowledge, skills and abilities and be able to explain and
demonstrate that he or she can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable
accommodation.

• Knowledge of stain removal and chemical cleaning agents, and operation of different types of
  equipment.
• Ability to lift, bend, stoop, walk, push or pull heavy equipment, and stand for extended periods
  of time. Lifting may include equipment or furniture weighing up to 100 lbs.
• Ability to comprehend and follow instructions.
• Ability to learn and apply hazardous chemical training standards during new hire introductory
  period.
• Basic ability to comprehend the English language sufficient to understand and communicate
  information for reasons such as safety and security; for example, product safety labels and
  emergency instructions.


Other Expectations:
• Regular attendance in conformance with the standards, which may be established from time to time,
  is essential to the successful performance of this position.
• Due to the cyclical nature of the hospitality industry, associates may be required to work varying
  schedules to reflect the business needs of the hotel. This includes nights, weekends and/or holidays.
• All employees must maintain a neat, clean and well-groomed appearance (specific standards
  available).
• Employee is always required to take on the responsibility and wear appropriate Personal
  Protective Equipment (PPE) as determined by position and duties.
• Complies with health and safety rules, regulations and procedures to maintain a safe environment.

Working Conditions:
Physical Demands:
The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those
that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.


Qualifications:
• Any combination of education and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and
  abilities.
• Previous janitorial experience preferred.
• Additional language ability preferred.

*Spire Hospitality participates in E-Verify*

Spire Hospitality

Spire Hospitality™ leads the way in innovative, comprehensive, and hands-on hotel management. Combining 35+ years of proven industry experience with collaborative and transparent leadership, an engaged culture of high-performance, and a focus on people, passion, and purpose, SPIRE is known for maximizing asset value while curating uniquely personalized, unforgettable guest experiences.
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