Would you love to interact with travelers from all around the world and ensure they have a comfortable stay? Join HI USA at our vibrant New York City hostel, located in the Upper West Side. We are currently accepting applications for a full time Housekeeping Associates who will help maintain our hostel's welcoming and clean environment, enhancing the guest experience.
If you’re interested in a different schedule, we also have AM and PM shift positions available that may be a better fit.
Position Details:
Pay: $18.85 per hour (+$1 overnight shift differential)
Shifts: 4:00 PM – 12:30 AM and 12:00 AM – 8:30 AM; flexibility to work both shifts required.
Type: Full-time, benefit-eligible
Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, disability, vacation, sick leave, 403b with company match, and more (New Hire waiting periods apply).
Perks:
- Paid time off
- Free stays at other HI USA hostels (subject to availability)
- Discounts on hundreds of brands
- On-the-job training
- Opportunities for growth within HI USA
- Friendly and inclusive work environment
Responsibilities:
- Clean and prepare guest rooms, dorms, and bathrooms to meet our high standards
- Mop, vacuum, and sweep floors and hostel grounds daily
- Perform laundry duties including washing, sorting, folding, and restocking
- Change and wash bed linens, bedspreads, blankets, and towels as needed
- Wash and store kitchen dishes and utensils
- Clean and disinfect sinks, toilets, and showers; restock soap and toilet paper
- Wash windows and window coverings as needed
- Dust all surfaces, furniture, and fixtures in rooms and hallways
- Empty trash and recycling bins daily
- Report any broken items to management
- Assist in maintaining housekeeping supply inventory
- Light maintenance and groundskeeping as needed
Skills/Qualifications:
- Minimum six months of hostel or hotel houskeeping experience preferred
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Customer service experience is a plus
- Strong attention to detail and ability to multi-task
- High school diploma or GED
- Willingness to work evenings, weekends, and holidays
Physical Requirements:
- Regularly required to sit, use hands and arms
- Frequently required to stand, walk, talk, and hear
- Occasionally required to climb or balance
- Must be able to lift and move up to 50 pounds
- Specific vision abilities required: close, peripheral, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus
- Noise level in the work environment is usually moderate
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
We Make a Difference!
At HI USA, we celebrate diversity and welcome individuals of all backgrounds. As a nonprofit organization, we help people, especially the young, travel on a budget to foster a greater understanding of the world and its people through affordable travel opportunities. If you're passionate about hospitality and creating memorable experiences, apply today to join our team as a Housekeeping Associate.
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