Housekeeping Associate | PM Shifts | Part Time

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 part 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: 4:00 PM – 12:30 AM

Type: Part Time 

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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