House Person - No Experience Required

the Nines, A Luxury Collection Hotel, Portland is seeking a House Person to join their renowned team. The perfect candidate is passionate about service and creating indigenous experiences for each guest! Poised in the heart of the city center , within the walls of the stately Meier & Frank Building one of Portland's most beloved landmarks, the Nines honors the structure’s storied past, both in its striking decor and impeccable service. Individualistic design traits celebrate the surroundings of one of finest LEED Silver-certified hotels in Portland, providing the opportunity to truly experience the region's unique character.

As part of Sage Hospitality , we passionately strive to be the best and create excellence in everything we do. We are known amongst our staff, our owners, our guests, and our communities as leaders in our field who are authentic, humble, innovative and flexible operators driven to anticipate needs and exceed expectations.

A House Person cleans and maintains all corridors and public areas in accordance with all housekeeping procedures and standards and safety and security rules and regulations to ensure guest satisfaction.

• Walk all assigned floors at beginning and end of shift; remove newspapers and service trays, empty trash receptacles
• Remove trash and/or linens and note any areas that need immediate cleaning.
• Clean all public areas in the prescribed manner while following safety and security procedures and regulations to include but not limited to: hallways, elevators, service areas, stairwells, etc.
• Remove soiled linen, terry and trash from the service areas and take to the appropriate locations in the prescribed manner.
• Aid section housekeepers as needed (i.e. bed boards, roll-ways, etc.).
• Stock linen and supply closets to ensure par inventories.
• Report any missing/found articles, damage or merchandise problems to the Senior Housekeeper or supervisor.
• Respond to guest requests and questions and report guest issues and complaints in a hospitable manner to ensure guest satisfaction.

Education/Formal Training

No formal education required.

Experience

No experience required

Knowledge/Skills

• Self-starting personality with an even disposition.
• Ability to meet standards of appearance.
• Ability to communicate with guests, housekeepers/main linen room attendant, supervisor.
• Ability to assess required reaction to meet standards.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Pushing vacuum entire length of hallway, carrying supplies from department to assigned floor, carrying dirty linen to laundry shoot, removing room service trays and carrying dirty dishes to service area.
• Bending/kneeling -dusting requires bending and kneeling to reach all areas. Room service trays are placed on floor for pick up. Bending would be required to retrieve dirty dishes.
• Mobility -movement to reach all areas of responsibility to include: shelves, windows, ledges, pipes, under and around furniture.
• Continuous standing -continuously standing and/or walking to accomplish all that is required for position.
• Climbing stairs -approximately 40 steps 15% of 40 hour week.

The Nines offers perks that are comparable to progressive employers.

• Medical, Vision, Dental and Retirement Benefits:
  • Paid sick time and eligibility to apply for Paid Leave Oregon
  • Eligible to enroll in medical insurance with employer covering up to 70% of premiums with wellness credit
  • Eligible to enroll in dental insurance with employer contribution towards premiums & vision insurance
  • Eligible to participate in the Company’s 401(k) program with up to 4% employer match, meeting safe harbor requirements and no vesting period
  • Eligible to enroll in Health Savings Accounts (HSA) with qualifying medical plans and receive up to $1000 company contribution
  • Eligible to enroll in Health, Dependent and Commuter Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
  • Company paid Basic Life and AD&D insurance coverage, with option to enroll in supplemental coverage
  • Eligible to enroll for short-term and long-term disability insurance coverage
  • Eligible to purchase Pet Insurance, Accidental Insurance, Critical Insurance and Hospital Indemnity Insurance
  • WINFertility guidance for those enrolled in Sage medical plan

• Other Benefits:
  • All associates can enjoy our complimentary cafeteria
  • $50 TriMet monthly subsidy – Our location is right next to the center of all four MAX lines and close to the Portland Streetcar, a prime location for driving, taking public transportation, biking, or even walking to work.
  • Calm Health Application Subscription
  • Employee assistance program
  • Paid time off for vacation, sick time, and holidays
  • Tuition Reimbursement of up to $2,000 per calendar year
  • Great discounts on Hotels, Restaurants, and much more
  • Eligible to participate in the Employee Referral Bonus Program. Up to $1,000 per referral

Bold. Bright. Caring. Energetic. Driven. Strategic. Daring. To deliver the type of outstanding experience we aim to provide our guests, we need remarkable individuals who are passionate and committed to making a difference. If this sounds like you, then explore the career positions at Sage Hospitality that await you.