Housekeeping Houseperson

Company Description

About Fairmont Grand Del Mar

Bask in the San Diego sunshine and enjoy our five-star setting at Fairmont Grand Del Mar. Immersed in the charm of Los Peñasquitos Canyon, the resort hosts 249 elegantly appointed guestrooms and suites, an 18-hole private Tom Fazio-designed golf course, a five-star spa and offers two dozen weekly outdoor activities across the 400 acres of dramatic canyon scenery including yoga, meditation and archery. The Grand includes six different dining venues, including San Diego’s only three-Michelin starred restaurant, Addison.  

Growth and advancement are not only accessible but actively encouraged. We promote a balanced life for our colleagues and continually seek new ways to enhance our environment and support our beautiful home of San Diego. 

About the Application Process

At Fairmont, we want to bring out your highest potential. Shortly after applying, you will receive an email from our partner AssessFirst prompting you to create a profile and complete a questionnaire. This is a mandatory step for your candidacy to be considered as it enables us to explore your compatibility with this role and our culture of luxury excellence.

Job Description

We invite you to join the world of luxury hospitality at Fairmont Grand Del Mar, as our new Housekeeping Houseperson.

Responsibilities

The Housekeeping Houseperson will be responsible for the daily ownership and operational execution of the Housekeeping Department.  

• The Housekeeping Houseperson will assist room attendants with heavy items such as mattresses and linens.  
• Practice safety standards at all times 
• Deliver linens and other supplies to room attendants and closets.  
• Maintain the cleanliness and organization of floor closets and vending areas.  
• Respond to guests’ requests such as delivery of housekeeping supplies in a timely and efficient manner.  
• Clean other designated areas such as public restroom, fixtures, vending areas, and storage areas.  
• Monitor and control supplies and amenities and minimize waste within all areas of housekeeping.  
• Collect items for recycling. 
• Maintain the cleanliness of guest corridor areas. 
• Responsible for picking up of soiled linen and trash from closets and disposing/sorting accordingly 
• House Attendant will assist with cleaning and shampooing of guest room carpets as well as corridor carpets 
• Perform other tasks as assigned by Supervisor 

Qualifications

• High School graduate or equivalent is preferred.  
• Previous experience of one year is preferred.  
• Bilingual in English & Spanish preferred.
• Able to communicate both written and verbally.  
• Reading and counting is essential.  
• Requires basic knowledge of housekeeping 
• Needs to have an aptitude to promote minimum levels of skills and abilities that would create a positive outcome, in a hot and challenging work environment. 
• Must be able to lift minimum of 50 pounds 
• Must have ability to work with others to create attention to detail, speed, accuracy, follow-through, courtesy, cooperativeness and work with minimum supervision.   
• Must have ability to secure minimum levels of skills and abilities that would allow for a proficient job orientation based on specific tasks and methods.  This is to provide a safe working environment according to OSHA regulations that would protect both the employee and coworkers. 

Physical Demands    

• Position requires walking and standing most of the working day; must be able to stand and exert well-paced mobility for up to 6 hours in length.  Length of time of these tasks may vary from day to day and task to task.
• Must be able to exert well-paced ability to multi-task in a calm manner on a timely basis.
• Must be able to exert well-paced ability in limited space.
• Must be able to bend, stoop, squat and stretch to fulfill daily tasks.
• Must be able to lift a maximum of 50 lbs. throughout the day.
• Ability to follow directions, perform tasks with attention to detail, speed accuracy, and follow-through. 
• Ability to work well as part of a team, set up and organize workstation with designated supplies and equipment. 
• Replenish supplies and equipment as needed during the shift. 
• Report any faulty equipment, linen shortages, maintenance needs, safety hazards and other problems immediately to your supervisor. 
• Restock work areas for the next shift as assigned. 
• Successfully complete the training /certification process for this position.

Wage Information

• The hourly rate for this position is $23.34
• In addition to the base hourly rate, colleagues will receive a Weekend Premium of $2.00 per hour for all hours work Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
• In addition to the base hourly rate, colleagues will receive an Overnight Premium of $1.00 per hour for all hours worked during designated overnight shifts.

Additional Information

Job Perks & Benefits: Join our team and enjoy a range of exclusive colleague perks, including complimentary upgrades, extended stays, discounted stays across Fairmont & Raffles properties, special dining and wellness discounts, and added luxuries to enhance your experience. We believe in taking care of our team, ensuring that your hard work is rewarded with exceptional benefits. 

What is in it for you: 

• Complimentary Meals: Enjoy hot meals during your shift in our staff cafeteria
• Complimentary on-site parking
• Hotel Discounts: Employee travel program with discounts on room rates at Fairmont & Accor properties world-wide.
• Food, Spa, and Resort Discounts: Employee program with discounts on restaurants, bars and spa services at Fairmont & Accor properties world-wide.
• Career Growth Around the World: Opportunity to develop your talent and grow within Fairmont Grand Del Mar and over 5,700 properties with Accor.
• Training & Development: Learning programs through our Academies designed to sharpen your skills
• Social Responsibility: Ability to make a difference through our Corporate Social Responsibility activities
• Recognition & Rewards: Employees are recognized for outstanding performance through appreciation programs, awards, and exclusive travel and lifestyle perks.
• Meaningful Work: Create memorable experiences for guests while making a positive impact through exceptional hospitality and service.

Health and Retirement Benefits

All full-time employees are eligible for our comprehensive benefits package, which includes:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance (effective the first of the month following 30 days of employment)
• Eligible single Full-Time employees can enroll in a $0 premium health plan
• Life and disability insurance
• Paid Holidays

All Full-time and Part-time employees are eligible for:

• Vacation and sick leave
• 401(k) retirement plan with matching program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Diversity & Inclusion

Fairmont is committed to creating an inclusive environment where diverse talent thrives. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds to join our team.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Visa Requirements: Applicants must be legally eligible to work the United States.