Housekeeping Associate | AM/PM Shifts | Full Time

Join Our Team as a Housekeeping Associate at HI USA New York City Hostel!

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.

Position Details

Pay: $18.85 per hour

Shifts: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM & 4:00 PM – 12:30 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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