Located on Victoria's beautiful inner harbour, on the traditional territories of the Lekwungen Peoples, the Hotel Grand Pacific is a proud member of the Preferred Hotels and Resorts collection of independent hotels. We're looking for more Room Attendants to support our operations. As a member of the Housekeeping team, you will play an integral role in helping our hotel provide a superior level of service to our guests.
We provide training, so previous housekeeping experience is an asset but not required. This is a rewarding position for someone who enjoys working on their feet completing physical, repetitive tasks.
Shifts are from 8:30am-5pm Monday through Saturday, and 9am-5:30pm on Sundays and holidays. Shifts include a 30-minute lunch break and two paid 10-minute rest breaks. We're looking for candidates who can work up to 40 hours per week.
This is a contract position until the end of October, with possibility of extension.
Duties:
• Efficiently clean all hotel guest rooms, including:
o Sweeping and mopping floors
o Dusting furniture and vacuuming carpets
o Makings beds and changing sheets
o Cleaning kitchen areas and bathrooms including all fixtures and appliances
o Emptying trash containers
• Maintain room supplies and amenities
• Report lost property to the housekeeping office
• Answer guest questions and provide basic information on facilities
• Follow all health and safety procedures as directed
What We’re Looking For:
• Comfortable with repetitive and physically demanding tasks
• Able to handle heavy loads (up to 20lbs) for brief periods
• Comfortable standing for extended periods
• Comfortable bending, crouching, kneeling
• Able to work with tight deadlines
• Excellent attention to detail
• Dependable and reliable
• Great interpersonal skills
• Proficient ability to follow instructions in English and verbally communicate in English
• A flexible team player who demonstrates initiative
• Abides by our values and ethics
Why Choose Us?
• Base rate of $22.70/hr
• Professional and supportive work environment with a high regard for employee safety
• Onsite employee parking
• Discounted membership for Victoria Athletic Club
• Excellent employee meal program
• Food discounts in both our Courtyard Café and Fathom Restaurant
• Discounted hotel rates for family & friends
• Employee discount available at other Preferred Hotels around the world
• Excellent extended benefits (Life and AD&D, Health, Dental, Vision, and an Employee and Family Assistance program.)
• A matching Defined Contribution Pension Plan & an RRSP program available when eligible.
• Employee recognition & referral program
• Treat days, employee events and an annual employee party
• We are an equal opportunities employer and value diversity and inclusion in our team
• We support the development of our employees through internal job postings and cross-training.
*We thank applicants for their interest but are only able to consider candidates with valid authorization to work in Canada.*