Hybrid Housekeeping Associate | Part Time chez Hostelling International USA

Would you love to interact with travelers from all around the world and ensure they have a clean and welcoming environment? Join Hostelling International USA at our vibrant Santa Monica hostel. We are currently accepting applications for a part time Housekeeping Associate who will play a crucial role in maintaining the clean and welcoming atmosphere of our facility. 

Position Details: 

Pay: $19.80 per hour 

Shifts: Flexible availability required for AM or mid-day shifts

Type: Part-time, 16-24 hours per week

Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, disability, vacation, sick leave, 403b with company match, and more (New Hire waiting periods apply).  

Perks: 

- 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 

Role Objectives & Responsibilities:

- Clean and prepare guest rooms, dorms, and bathrooms

- Mop, vacuum, and sweep hostel grounds daily

- Perform laundry room functions, including washing, sorting, folding, and stocking

- Change and wash bed linens, bedspreads, blankets, and towels

- Wash and put away kitchen dishes and utensils

- Assist with setting up and running the breakfast service in the mornings

- Support food preparation, cleaning, and general kitchen tasks as needed

- Clean and disinfect sinks, toilets, and tubs/showers; restock soap and toilet paper as needed

- Wash windows and window coverings

- Dust countertops, dresser tops, furniture, paintings, and door jambs

- Empty trash cans and recycling daily

- Report broken items to management

- Ensure all unnecessary lights are turned off

- Maintain inventory of housekeeping supplies

- Assist with light maintenance, kitchen maintenance, and groundskeeping as required  

Skills/Qualifications: 

- Minimum six months of hostel or hotel housekeeping required

- Ability to work independently and as part of a larger team

- Customer service experience is a plus

- Strong attention to detail

- Ability to multi-task

- Must be willing to work evenings, overnight, weekends, and holidays as required

- Food handler certification not required but helpful for assisting with breakfast and kitchen tasks

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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