Room Attendant
- Halifax, NS, Canada
Full-time
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Starting from CAD $19.00/Hr.
Job Description
Hotel Equities, a multi-award-winning hotel development and hospitality management company, is seeking a friendly, service-oriented Room Attendant to join our team.
If you're passionate about hospitality, take pride in your work, and enjoy creating positive experiences for guests and associates, we'd love to meet you. As Room Attendant, you'll play an important role in supporting hotel operations, delivering exceptional service, and helping our team achieve its operational and business goals.
Job Purpose
The Housekeeping position is responsible for maintaining clean, comfortable, and welcoming guest rooms and public areas in accordance with hotel and brand standards. This position supports a positive guest experience through attention to detail, efficiency, cleanliness, and responsive service.
What You'll Do
- Clean and maintain guest rooms, bathrooms, public areas, and other assigned spaces according to hotel standards.
- Make beds, change linens, replenish supplies, dust, vacuum, sweep, mop, and sanitize surfaces.
- Inspect assigned areas for cleanliness, damage, or maintenance concerns and report issues promptly.
- Respond courteously to guest requests and special housekeeping needs.
- Handle guest belongings and hotel property responsibly and according to company procedures.
- Maintain housekeeping carts, supplies, and work areas in an organized condition.
- Follow proper chemical handling, sanitation, safety, and infection-control procedures.
- Assist with deep cleaning and special projects as assigned.
- Communicate room status and maintenance needs to appropriate hotel departments.
- Support the team in meeting productivity, quality, and guest satisfaction standards.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Previous housekeeping or hotel experience preferred but not required.
- Ability to follow written and verbal instructions and hotel cleanliness standards.
- Strong attention to detail and time-management skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Professional and courteous guest-service skills.
- Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays, as needed.
- A dependable team member who takes pride in cleanliness and presentation.
- A detail-oriented professional who works efficiently while maintaining quality.
- A guest-focused associate who responds to requests with courtesy and urgency.
- Someone who demonstrates reliability, professionalism, and accountability.
This position requires the ability to:
- Stand and walk for extended periods.
- Bend, stoop, kneel, reach, push, and pull throughout the workday.
- Lift, carry, and maneuver housekeeping supplies and equipment.
- Occasionally lift up to 25 pounds.
- Work with cleaning chemicals and in varying temperatures as required.
Experience With The Following Is Preferred
- Property Management Systems (PMS)
- Housekeeping room-status systems
- Mobile or handheld hotel communication tools
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Team-Driven and Values-Based Culture
- Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
- Paid Vacation, Sick Time & Holidays
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Employee Assistance Program
- Career Growth Opportunities & Leadership Development Programs
- Reduced Hotel Rates Throughout Our Portfolio
- Employee Referral Program
- Life Insurance
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Paid Parental Leave
- Exclusive Third-Party Discounts (Shopping, Travel, Entertainment & More)
At Hotel Equities, we believe hospitality begins with people. Our award-winning culture is built on integrity, accountability, service, and leadership. We empower our associates to grow professionally while delivering exceptional experiences for our guests and outstanding results for our owners.
Whether you're beginning your hospitality career or bringing years of industry experience, you'll find opportunities to grow your career with one of the hospitality industry's most respected management companies.
Hotel Equities is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where every associate is respected, valued, and empowered to succeed.
Apply with confidence. Transparency matters, which is why Hotel Equities is committed to 100% wage transparency for all open positions. Explore opportunities across our diverse portfolio and discover where your hospitality career can grow with us.
Please note: This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with this position. Responsibilities may evolve based on business needs.
More about this job
Responsibilities
Clean and maintain guest rooms, bathrooms, public areas, and assigned spaces to hotel standards, including replenishing supplies and performing sanitation and deep-cleaning tasks. Respond to guest requests, report maintenance or cleanliness concerns, maintain organized supplies, and communicate room status while supporting team quality and productivity goals.
Requirements
Previous housekeeping or hotel experience is preferred but not required; candidates should be able to follow instructions and cleanliness standards, work independently and with a team, and provide courteous guest service. The role requires attention to detail, time management, flexible availability including weekends and holidays, and the ability to perform physical tasks such as standing, bending, and occasionally lifting up to 25 pounds.
Skills
- Housekeeping
- Guest Service
- Attention To Detail
- Time Management
- Cleaning And Sanitation
- Bed Making And Linen Changes
- Dusting And Vacuuming
- Floor Care
- Chemical Handling
- Infection Control
- Safety Procedures
- Room Inspection
- Guest Request Response
- Teamwork
- Communication
- Organization
Benefits
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Sick Time
- Paid Holidays
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Employee Assistance Program
- Career Growth Opportunities
- Reduced Hotel Rates
- Employee Referral Program
- Life Insurance
- Flexible Spending Account
- Paid Parental Leave
- Third-Party Discounts
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Hospitality
- Customer Service & Support
Keywords
- Housekeeping
- Hotel Operations
- Guest Rooms
- Public Areas
- Hotel Standards
- Guest Service
- Room Status
- Property Management Systems
- Housekeeping Room-Status Systems
- Mobile Communication Tools
- Handheld Devices
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Cleaning
- Sanitation
- Infection Control
- Chemical Handling
- Safety Procedures
- Deep Cleaning
- Maintenance Reporting
- Guest Satisfaction
- Productivity Standards
- Flexible Scheduling
- Housekeeping Supplies
- Room Inspection