Position Description

Housekeeper

Job Category
Parttime Regular

ExemptOvertimeEligible
Overtime Eligible

Benefits Eligible
Benefit Based

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Job Summary

Under direct supervision of the Director of Hotel Operations and Membership, this part time housekeeper position maintains guest rooms, replenishes linens, towels and supplies, processes laundry, checks rooms for functionality, and responds to customer requests. Shifts will vary seven days a week, including some evening work as required by business demands or activity. Shifts will range from four to eight hours in duration as needed.

Essential Job Duties

• Responds promptly to customer’s requests.
• Stocks lobby restrooms with all appropriate amenities, i.e., soap, towels, toilet paper, and seat covers during events.
• Patrols front entrance, lobby and adjacent areas for litter, dirty glasses, trash, etc.
• Work evenings as coat check as needed.
• Maintain guest rooms and public areas in a clean and orderly condition; ensures all rooms are immaculate, functional, and meet the highest standards of presentation.
• Replenish linens and collects/disposes of soiled linens according to protocol.
• Sanitize surfaces, i.e., counters, mirrors, toilets, floors, and other areas according to standards.
• Collect and dispose of trash.
• Launder sheets, towels, and other applicable items.
• Stock guest rooms with all appropriate amenities, i.e., soap, towels, toilet paper, shampoo, conditioner etc.
• Check rooms for complete functionality and report repairs to supervisor and/or maintenance operations.
• Perform inventory and maintain list of items in each room; communicate purchase needs to supervisor.
• Communicate effectively with co-workers and hotel guests.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Basic Qualifications

• 1 year of relevant work experience.
• Ability to lift and carry a minimum of 50 pounds repetitively throughout the day.
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time.
• Proven excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to bend, squat, twist, lift, push and pull frequently throughout shift.
• Available to work various shifts as well as overtime and weekends as needed.

Required Documents

• Resume.

Hiring Range

$19.00 - $22.00 per hour

The salary of the finalist(s) selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, experience, education, specialty and training.

As one of the largest employers in Pasadena, CA, Caltech is committed to providing comprehensive benefits to eligible employees and their eligible dependents. Our benefits package includes competitive compensation, health, dental, and vision insurance, retirement savings plans, generous paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick time, parental leave, bereavement, etc.), tuition reimbursement, and more. Non-benefit eligible employees will have access to some benefits such as onsite counseling and sick time. Learn more about our benefits and staff perks.

EEO Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Caltech is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

To read more Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) go to eeoc_self_print_poster.pdf.

Disability Accommodations

Caltech complies with the Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). We consider reasonable accommodation measures that may be necessary for eligible applicants and employees to perform the essential functions of a position.

If you would like to request an accommodation to complete this application, interview, or otherwise participate in the employee selection process, please contact Caltech Recruiting at employment@caltech.edu.

Additionally, if you do not meet the basic qualifications of a role but believe you can perform the essential functions of the job with reasonable accommodation, please reach out to Caltech Recruiting at employment@caltech.edu.