Public Area Attendant- Seasonal

Live. Work. Explore. as a part of our Lodging team the Grand Canyon Railway and Hotel!

Located in Williams, Arizona, the historic Grand Canyon Railway and Hotel is the place to get your career on the right track! Open year-round, the Grand Canyon Railway operates scenic train rides, a full-service restaurant, pub, retail shops, and 3-diamond hotel. No matter what your job is, you will play an essential role in providing warm and friendly hospitality to all our guests.

We’re hiring - all aboard for a fun and exciting job!

Job Summary:

The Common Area Attendant is responsible for cleaning and maintaining all the common areas of the Hotel. This may also include performing duties of Guest Room Attendant, Bell Attendant, and Carpet Cleaner.

The Details:
Position Type: Seasonal

Seasonal End Date: 01/01/2025
Pay: $17.20 an hour 

Why the Grand Canyon Railway?
We are a welcoming community who work hard, share a real passion for the environment, and enjoy crafting memorable experiences for our guests. As part of the Xanterra Travel Collection®, we are proud to offer these unique Grand Canyon experiences.

Life at the Grand Canyon Railway:

• No employee housing available
• A fast-paced, exciting work environment with plenty of upward mobility and growth opportunities
• Meet people of all ages from all over the country and world!

Benefits and Perks:

• Free gym and pool access
• Free train tickets
• Free entry to Bearizona
• Exclusive retail and dining discounts at GCR and other Xanterra properties
• The adventure of a lifetime!

Responsibilities:

• Fully understand and support Xanterra Mission Statement and Core Values.
• Greeting all guests with an appropriate welcoming gesture, hold door and assist guests with directions and questions as necessary.
• Clean the five public Rest Rooms as well as the private Rest Room in Housekeeping: Clean mirrors, counters Fill soap dispensers, replace Kleenex, refill paper towel dispensers, replace toilet paper, empty all trash cans, clean toilets, sweep and mop the floors, vacuum carpet entry ways, and spray deodorizer when finished. These duties are to be repeated through the day as needed or requested.
• Remove soiled pool towels from pool room: wash, dry, fold and replace in pool room closet.
• Clean Exercise Room: Wash windows and mirrors, empty trash cans, remove soiled hand towels and replace with clean, and keep exercising equipment dusted, sanitized and clean.
• Clean Pool Room and Area: Wash windows, empty trash cans, mop floor inside and sweep outside, organize misplaced chairs and tables and wipe clean.
• Vending Machine Areas: Empty trash cans, wash vending machine fronts, sweep and mop the floors.
• Empty Trash Cans: Behind front Desk and in Housekeeping as needed; sweep and mop areas.
• Ensure front exterior entrance is always free of debris, including checking all entrances around building to ensure they are free of trash and debris; sweep and scrub as needed.
• Clean Lobby: Vacuum carpet and stairs, mop stone tile, dust furniture, gather any trash such as empty coffee cups, napkins, extra newspapers etc. Wash windows and glass doors.
• Hallways: In general, vacuum when and where needed in the hallways, as well as cleaning base boards and dusting the light fixtures.
• Stairways: Sweep, vacuum and mop as needed.
• Responsible for setting up meeting rooms according to weekly list
• Santa Fe Room: Vacuum, dust and clean in general.
• Grand Canyon Room: Vacuum, dust and clean in general.
• On occasion will be required to perform duties of Guest Room Attendant, and Bell Staff/Utility. (Please see Bell Staff/Utility and Guest Room Attendant Job Descriptions as this is inclusive of the Carpet Cleaners duties).
• Clean spills as requested and deliver guest room amenities as directed by Front Desk.
• Maintain Cleanliness in Housekeeping break room and office.
• Responsible for reporting any maintenance issues and changing accessible light bulbs as necessary.
• Other duties as assigned.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of rooms and hotel layout on GCR property, including general knowledge of Xanterra Grand Canyon Railway guest services with the ability to convey information to the guests.
• Previous experience in a housekeeping or custodial position.
• Must be at least 16 years old.

Physical Requirements:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is:

• Constantly standing, walking, balancing, climbing, twisting, eye/hand coordination, manual dexterity, handling, wrist motion,  listening, hearing, and seeing, carrying, bending, stooping, lifting, pushing, and pulling items weighing up to 75lbs, and pushing loaded cart weighing up to 100 lbs.
• Frequently handling, reaching outward and above shoulder, lifting/carrying up to 20lbs and pushing/pulling up to 40lbs.
• Occasionally sitting, climbing, crawling, and lifting/carrying up to 50lbs.
• Trunk Strength-The ability to use your abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the body repeatedly or continuously over time without giving our or fatiguing.
• Static Strength-The ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull or carry objects.
• Will be required to stand and walk for long periods of time and to occasionally walk on uneven surfaces, climb ladders and walking up flights of stairs.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.