The Room Attendant plays an important role for our home away from home, and creates a positive experience for our guests by maintaining a clean, comfortable and inviting environment. This position is responsible for maintaining the cleanliness of guest rooms as assigned. Consistently ensures all areas of the hotel are cleaned to specified standards to achieve high levels of guest satisfaction.

Compensation: $18-$20 per hour (based on experience)

• Complete tasks according to required standards within set time limits (i.e., minutes per occupied room)
• Stock cart sufficiently based on room assignments
• Utilize reports from Executive Housekeeper to avoid disturbing guests and maximize efficiency
• Wear protective gear such as gloves, goggles, kneepads, etc. to work safely and prevent injury
• Remove all dirty linen from beds and bathrooms and assess for blood borne pathogens.
• Remove trash and replace liners where necessary
• Make beds neatly with fresh sheets and pillowcases, clean mirrors, windows and frames, dust all furniture, fixtures and frames; ensure furnishings and fixtures are cleaned and placed properly (perform deep cleaning tasks when necessary)
• Clean entire bathroom including floors, tubs, toilets, sinks and surfaces by kneeling, bending, squatting
• Read and follow safety labels on chemical bottles (Do Not Mix); understands the uses of all cleaning equipment; refer to SDS sheets before use
• Clean carpeting with vacuum and hose attachments for corners and edges
• Turn in all articles found in room to Executive Housekeeper; ensure items are properly dated, bagged and tagged
• Ensure all guest supplies are replenished daily consistent with brand standards
• Verify items in guestroom are in good working order including TV's, lights, radio/clocks, hair dryer, coffee makers, A/C, heat
• Communicate problems needing repair to maintenance, timely
• Report to Supervisor any potential dangers including suspicious behavior, broken glass, leaks, electrical issues, etc. (Do not attempt to dispose of dangerous substance without supervision)
• Promote security by keeping doors locked; restrict access to guestrooms and keep keys on person at all times; keep carts in front of doorways while inside the guestroom
• Report damage, abuse or smoking in non-smoking rooms to the Supervisor
• Check climate control for working conditions and leave on appropriate temperature before leaving the room

About The Hotel Portsmouth

Centrally located in the Market Square district, we are surrounded by all the shops, restaurants, cafes, and historic sites that make Portsmouth so special.

Portsmouth's favorite downtown hotel! Unique among Portsmouth hotels, we are grand, yet boutique. Gracious and welcoming. Our boutique Portsmouth hotel offers all the amenities of a large hotel with the irrepressible charm of a bed and breakfast.

Looking for the strongest cup of fresh-brewed joe? Need a recommendation for the tastiest lobster roll on the docks? The Hotel Portsmouth staff has the inside scoop on all of the local hotspots, with most located just a leisurely stroll from our front steps.

Come experience modern hospitality in a historic setting at The Hotel Portsmouth: we know what you're looking for.