FAIRMONT Room Attendant

FAIRMONT

Jasper, AB
$16.56 an hour - Full-time
Job details
Salary
$16.56 an hour
Job type
Full-time
Company Description

Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge is seeking passionate and adventurous individuals to join our incredible team here in the Canadian Rocky Mountains. Our hotel offers a wide variety of jobs in over thirty departments and is sure to have something that sparks your interest. We pride ourselves on the work/play lifestyle that working in Jasper National Park provides and we do our best to ensure your quality of life is elevated when working for us. If you have ever dreamed of working in Jasper, don't miss out on this opportunity.


Job Description

Room Attendant

Are you new to working in the hospitality industry? Do you have exceptional cleaning skills and enjoy creating special moments for those around you?

Housekeeping is a great way to learn the heart of the hotel and to gain experience with our room’s inventory for career development into our front of house Rooms Division!

As a Housekeeping Room Attendant at Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge, a luxury brand under Accor, you will take ownership of guest rooms, ensuring that our guests are provided with a clean, comfortable space, and be a part of creating a memorable experience for them.

Rate of Pay: Starting wage $16.56 per hour, 6 month increase $16.83, 1 year increase $18.71. Wages are reviewed bi-annually per collective agreement

Status: While we are trying to fill Full Time positions 30-44 hours per week, we will be accepting Casual and Seasonal availability

Language of Work: English

Location: Jasper, Alberta

Position is Unionized – UNIFOR Local 4534

What is in it for you:

Subsidized staff accommodation provided on-site for full time status
Competitive extended benefits package including medical, vision and dental for full time permanent status
Employee Referral Program Bonus Opportunity
Seasonal Sign On Bonus offered periodically throughout the year
$4.00 Duty meal in Staff Cafeteria
Access to our Lifestyle Program activities
Employee Travel Program
Comprehensive Wellness Platform (LifeWorks)
Discounts on food & beverage/spa/golf
Opportunity to develop your talent and grow within Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge and over 5,000 properties with Accor
What you will be doing:

Consistently offer a professional, engaging and friendly service
Maintain condition and cleanliness of guest rooms and their surroundings within section, for example: corridor, patio, grounds
Provide night service (refresh rooms in the evening) when required
Making beds, changing sheets and towels
Cleaning washroom facilities including toilets, bathtubs, sinks, mirrors, floors, bathroom fixtures and others as assigned
Vacuuming floors, draperies and upholstered furniture
Dusting of furniture and fixtures
Stock guest room amenities
Removal and sorting of linen, garbage and recycling
Assist guests with concerns and requests in a timely manner
Placing furniture to its original position and being attentive to the guests belongings by pairing shoes, folding clothes and ensuring that all other personal belongings are cared for.
Comply with all department policies, procedures, and service standards
Follow and proactively promote all health and safety policies and initiatives
Report all concerns related to Engineering/Maintenance, health and safety, security or suspicious circumstances (including smells/sights and sound)
Responsible for the assistance in maintaining a clean and organized backspace and housekeeping cart.
All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Your experience and skills include:

Warm and caring personality
Ability to anticipate and focus attention on guest needs, being professional and welcoming
Excellent organizational skills and time management
Ability to work cohesively with fellow colleagues as part of a team with minimum supervision
No formal education/experience required
Prior cleaning experience an asset
Physically fit as you will be standing and walking throughout shift
Ability to work well under pressure in a fast past environment
Able to bend and kneel with comfort
Housekeeping is a very physically demanding position. Duties include repetitive bending, pulling, carrying, high lifting and heavy pushing (up to 50bs.)
As Jasper Park Lodge is cabins spread out across the large property, you will be exposed to weather elements while cleaning each cabin
Your team and working environment:

Fast-paced, upscale, luxury hotel
Close proximity to Marmot Basin Ski Resorts in winter and world-renowned hiking trails in summer
Hospitality employees worldwide making this a great place to develop lifelong connections

Additional Information

Visa Requirements: Must be legally eligible to work in Canada. The hotel is unable to assist candidates in obtaining Canadian work authorization.

Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:
We are an inclusive company and our ambition is to attract, recruit and promote diverse talent.

Why work for Accor?
We are far more than a worldwide leader. We welcome you as you are and you can find a job and brand that matches your personality. We support you to grow and learn every day, making sure that work brings purpose to your life, so that during your journey with us, you can continue to explore Accor’s limitless possibilities.

By joining Accor, every chapter of your story is yours to write and together we can imagine tomorrow's hospitality. Discover the life that awaits you at Accor https://careers.accor.com/

Do what you love, care for the world, dare to challenge the status quo! #BELIMITLESS

APPLY TODAY at https://bit.ly/3tfe7pI. For more information on working and living in Jasper, please visit https://www.jasperparklodgejobs.com/.

Address: 1 Old Lodge Rd, PO Box 40, Jasper, AB, Canada, T0E 1E0

Contact Information: Phone 780-852-3301, Email JPL.CAREERS@Fairmont.com

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