Switchboard Operator

Job Opportunity at The Hotel HersheyJoin the team at The Hotel Hershey, a luxury resort best known for its refined elegance, signature services, and abundant amenities. The Hotel Hershey is situated high atop the town of Hershey and has 326 guest rooms, including 19 Villas with 98 luxury sleeping rooms, as well as 25,000 square feet of meeting and function space. The 1930's hotel is a Historic Hotel of America and a AAA Four-Diamond Award winner.This position is responsible for responding to all internal and external calls received through The Hotel Hershey's main switchboard.As a Part-Time Team Member, you will enjoy sweet perks like FREE admission and parking to Hersheypark, discounts on food & shopping, and more as soon as you receive your Employee ID!Job Duties:Transferring calls to the appropriate destinationAccepting requests for and placing wake-up calls at the designated timesAccepting and delivering accurate messagesMonitoring the heat/smoke detector panelActivating emergency response procedures when necessaryMonitoring two-way radio communication with security/engineering and guest service teamsHandling and following up on evening calls for the Housekeeping DepartmentEmploying the paging system to locate staffPerforming other duties as assignedQualifications:Must be at least 18 years of age.A minimum of 1 year of experience working in customer service.Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:Demonstrated courtesy, clarity of speech, and good judgment.Proven employee/guest relations, communication, problem solving, and organization skills.Basic keyboarding skills and ability to type 35 wpm.Ability to work with minimal supervision.Professional image representative of property image.Job Demands:This is a part-time year round position. The working schedule may include days, evenings, weekends, and holidays based on operational needs.Physical requirements include sitting (up to 100% of the shift), hearing, speaking clearly and finger dexterity.Ability to work 2nd shift as required by business levels, including weekends and holidays.Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.Hershey Entertainment and Resorts is an Equal Opportunity EmployerEqual Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.