Housekeeping Houseperson - Palmer House Hilton
Company
Hilton
Location
Chicago, IL
Job Type
Full-time
Posted
21 hours ago
Via
Hilton Careers
Job Description
The Palmer House, a Hilton Hotel with 1,641 guest Rooms is seeking Highly motivated people with a heart for service to join our housekeeping team.
This person is responsible for assisting in the deep cleaning of guest rooms by moving furniture and cleaning specific areas in the hotel's continuing effort to deliver outstanding guest service and financial profitability.
Pay Rate: $19.88 per hour
Shift: Able to work AM & PM Shift with Weekends and holidays required.
The Benefits – Hilton is proud to support the mental and physical wellbeing of all Team Members so they can Thrive personally and professionally in a diverse and inclusive environment, thanks to innovative programs and benefits such as:
• Medical Insurance Coverage - For you and your Family,
• Mental health resources including Employee Assistance Program.
• Best-in-Class Paid Vacation, Sick Days and Holidays.
• Go Hilton travel program: 100 nights of discounted travel.
• Parental Leave to support new parents.
• Debt-Free Education: Team members will have access to a wide variety of education, including: college degrees and professional certifications* Pension plan to help save for your retirement.
• Hilton Shares: Out employee stock purchase program (ESPP) - you can purchase Hilton shares at a 15 percent discount.
• Career Growth and development,
• Team Member Resource Groups.
• Recognition and rewards programs.
• Available benefits may vary depending upon property-specific terms and conditions of employment and the terms of the collective bargaining agreement if applicable.
Apply now and a Hilton recruiter will be in touch.
What will I be doing?
A Housekeeping Houseperson with Hilton Hotels and Resorts is responsible for assisting in the deep cleaning of guest rooms by moving furniture and cleaning specific areas in the hotel's continuing effort to deliver outstanding guest service and financial profitability. Specifically, you would be responsible for performing the following tasks to the highest standards:
• General cleans guest rooms by moving furniture and cleaning areas such as edging carpets, washing inside windows, checking drapes, scrubbing bathroom floors, inspecting with a black-light, changing shower curtains, vacuuming,
• Rotates mattresses on a quarterly basis.
• Runs daily room status report.
• Charts all daily activities on progress chart.
What are we looking for?
Since being founded in 1919, Hilton has been a leader in the hospitality industry. Today, Hilton remains a beacon of innovation, quality, and success. This continued leadership is the result of our Team Members staying true to our Vision, Mission, and Values. Specifically, we look for demonstration of these Values:
• Hospitality - We're passionate about delivering exceptional guest experiences.
• Integrity - We do the right thing, all the time.
• Leadership - We're leaders in our industry and in our communities.
• Teamwork - We're team players in everything we do.
• Ownership - We're the owners of our actions and decisions.
• Now - We operate with a sense of urgency and discipline
In addition, we look for the demonstration of the following key attributes:
• Quality
• Productivity
• Dependability
• Customer Focus
• Adaptability What will it be like to work for Hilton?
Hilton is the leading global hospitality company, spanning the lodging sector from luxurious full-service hotels and resorts to extended-stay suites and mid-priced hotels. For nearly a century, Hilton has offered business and leisure travelers the finest in accommodations, service, amenities and value. Hilton is dedicated to continuing its tradition of providing exceptional guest experiences across its global brands. Our vision “to fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality” unites us as a team to create remarkable hospitality experiences around the world every day. And, our amazing Team Members are at the heart of it all!
This person is responsible for assisting in the deep cleaning of guest rooms by moving furniture and cleaning specific areas in the hotel's continuing effort to deliver outstanding guest service and financial profitability.
Pay Rate: $19.88 per hour
Shift: Able to work AM & PM Shift with Weekends and holidays required.
The Benefits – Hilton is proud to support the mental and physical wellbeing of all Team Members so they can Thrive personally and professionally in a diverse and inclusive environment, thanks to innovative programs and benefits such as:
• Medical Insurance Coverage - For you and your Family,
• Mental health resources including Employee Assistance Program.
• Best-in-Class Paid Vacation, Sick Days and Holidays.
• Go Hilton travel program: 100 nights of discounted travel.
• Parental Leave to support new parents.
• Debt-Free Education: Team members will have access to a wide variety of education, including: college degrees and professional certifications* Pension plan to help save for your retirement.
• Hilton Shares: Out employee stock purchase program (ESPP) - you can purchase Hilton shares at a 15 percent discount.
• Career Growth and development,
• Team Member Resource Groups.
• Recognition and rewards programs.
• Available benefits may vary depending upon property-specific terms and conditions of employment and the terms of the collective bargaining agreement if applicable.
Apply now and a Hilton recruiter will be in touch.
What will I be doing?
A Housekeeping Houseperson with Hilton Hotels and Resorts is responsible for assisting in the deep cleaning of guest rooms by moving furniture and cleaning specific areas in the hotel's continuing effort to deliver outstanding guest service and financial profitability. Specifically, you would be responsible for performing the following tasks to the highest standards:
• General cleans guest rooms by moving furniture and cleaning areas such as edging carpets, washing inside windows, checking drapes, scrubbing bathroom floors, inspecting with a black-light, changing shower curtains, vacuuming,
• Rotates mattresses on a quarterly basis.
• Runs daily room status report.
• Charts all daily activities on progress chart.
What are we looking for?
Since being founded in 1919, Hilton has been a leader in the hospitality industry. Today, Hilton remains a beacon of innovation, quality, and success. This continued leadership is the result of our Team Members staying true to our Vision, Mission, and Values. Specifically, we look for demonstration of these Values:
• Hospitality - We're passionate about delivering exceptional guest experiences.
• Integrity - We do the right thing, all the time.
• Leadership - We're leaders in our industry and in our communities.
• Teamwork - We're team players in everything we do.
• Ownership - We're the owners of our actions and decisions.
• Now - We operate with a sense of urgency and discipline
In addition, we look for the demonstration of the following key attributes:
• Quality
• Productivity
• Dependability
• Customer Focus
• Adaptability What will it be like to work for Hilton?
Hilton is the leading global hospitality company, spanning the lodging sector from luxurious full-service hotels and resorts to extended-stay suites and mid-priced hotels. For nearly a century, Hilton has offered business and leisure travelers the finest in accommodations, service, amenities and value. Hilton is dedicated to continuing its tradition of providing exceptional guest experiences across its global brands. Our vision “to fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality” unites us as a team to create remarkable hospitality experiences around the world every day. And, our amazing Team Members are at the heart of it all!
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