Housekeeping Associate | Full Time

Join Our Team as a Housekeeping Associate at HI Sacramento Hostel!  

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 historic downtown Sacamento hostel. We are currently accepting applications for a full time Housekeeping Associate who will play a crucial role in maintaining the clean and welcoming atmosphere of our facility.  

Position Details:  

Pay: $17.00 per hour  

Shift: 10 am - 6 pm, Weekend Availability 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:  

- 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 

- 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 

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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