Position Details

Position Details
Homewood Suites by Hilton (Portsmouth, NH) - Housekeeper
Overview
Host Company Description:
Located just one mile from downtown Portsmouth, our hotel is near a wide selection of restaurants and nightlife. The hotel is a short
drive from the Kittery Maine Outlets, USS Albacore, George Rodgers House, Red Hook Brewery, Hampton and York beaches, and
the Strawberry Banke Museum.
The Hilton family of hotels is renowned the world over for its quality, convenience, and great customer service.
PC78241
Position Code:
City:
State:
Portsmouth
NH
Gender Preference:
English Level:
Advanced
Minimum Age:
18
Earliest Start Date:
5/15/2015
Earliest End Date:
9/15/2015
Latest Start Date:
6/15/2015
Latest End Date:
9/30/2015
Position Details
Average Hours/Week:
Typical Schedule:
35
Your schedule will vary depending on the needs of the employer
Working weekends and holidays is required.
Position Description:
The purpose of the Housekeeper is to clean guest rooms in an accurate and timely matter:
Cleans suites according to property specific and System Standards.
Respond promptly to requests from guests and other departments.
Fill cart with supplies and transport cart to assigned area.
Enter guest rooms following procedures for gaining access and ensuring vacancy before entering.
Replace guest amenities and supplies in rooms.
Replace dirty linens and terry with clean items. Make beds and fold terry.
Clean bathrooms.
Remove trash, dirty linen, and room service items.
Check that all appliances are present in the room and in working order.
Straighten desk items, furniture, and appliances.
Dust, polish, and remove marks from walls and furnishings.
Vacuum carpets and perform floor care duties
Report maintenance problems to the appropriate person
Adhere to appearance, attendance, and punctuality expectations and standards as communicated.
Perform other reasonable job duties as requested by Supervisors.
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Must present a clean & neat appearance. Closed-toed shoes, Only natural hair color. Facial hair to be neat, ear piercings for
girls only. No visible tattoos.
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It is possible for participants to obtain a second job, but the second job must not interfere with the schedule for your job at Homewood
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Intrax participants are not permitted to work a second job without first receiving approval from Intrax.
Required Duties:
Practice safety standards at all times.
Know all hotel specific emergency procedures.
Comply with federal laws and break periods.
Comply with Record Retention, Standard Operating Procedures and daily responsibilities.
Assist team with training, supplies and support in order to consistently provide a quality guest room and public areas.
Adhere to all work rules, procedures and policies established by the company, including, but not limited to, those contained in the
employee handbook.
Skills Required:
Stand, sit, or walk for an extended period of time. Move, lift, carry, push, pull, and place objects weighing less than or equal to 40
pounds without assistance. Reach overhead and below the knees, including bending, twisting, pulling, and stopping.
Uniform provided by employer. Employees need to purchase black skid-resistant shoes.
Supplies Required:
Supplies Cost:
All employees must pass a drug test upon arrival and before they may start work.
Company Policies:
Interview Required?:
Yes
Additional Information:
Pay Rate:
USD 9.50
Twice Monthly
Pay Frequency:
Pay Notes:
Employees will be paid bi-weekly.
Yes
Overtime Available?
Overtime Rate:
14.25
Days Before Start of Work:
1
Tipped Position?
Accepts Couples?
Accepts Groups?
Yes
Yes
Second Job Allowed?
Yes
Company Provided Housing?
No
Arrival Information
Recommended Airport:
Logan Airport in Boston is recommended. It is the closest International Airport.
Manchester, New Hampshire, is not international.
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Position Details
Nearest Bus Station:
Portsmouth Transportation Center
Local Bus schedules for COAST bus line: http://www.coastbus.org/
There are also trolley services in Portsmouth: Pease Tradeport Trolley and Lafayette Trolley. View schedules here:
http://www.coastbus.org/default/trolley.html
Nearest Train Station:
This is not the recommended mode of transportation.
Transportation to Company:
Employees will be responsible for their own transportation to and from work. You should select housing that is within walking or biking
distance from your work location or on the bus line.
Reporting Instructions:
Please notify your supervisor, Candy Fish ([email protected]) of your arrival date.
Please check in on your MY INTRAX account the day you arrive in the United States.
Please report to Homewood Suites between 9:00am -5:00pm to let them know you have arrived.
Travel Instructions:
Please fly into Logan Airport in Boston. Please take the C&J Bus to Portsmouth, New Hampshire. C&J has stops at each terminal in
the airport. Try to purchase your tickets online at http://www.ridecj.com/ . After you arrive at the Portsmouth Transporation Center, you
will need to take a taxi, COAST bus, or Pease Trolley (http://www.coastbus.org/default/trolley.html) to your pre-arranged housing.
Annie's Taxi: (603) 531-9955
Rockingham Taxi: (603) 501-0960
Portsmouth Taxi: (888) 893-5103
Nearest Social Security Office:
The nearest Social Security Administration Office is located at:
80 Daniel Street, Portsmouth, NH 03801
(800) 772-1213
Your host company will provide transportation to the Social Security Office.
Social Security Instructions:
You must check in on you MY INTRAX account on the day you arrive in the United States. Please wait 5-7 days, after checking in on
your MY INTRAX account, before applying for your Social Security number.
Area Information
Area Information:
Portsmouth, New Hampshire is a historic seaport and popular tourist destination. It is located a short distance from Massachusetts
and across the border from Maine. The Piscataqua River runs through the city. Portsmouth was once one of the United States' busiest
ports and trading spots during the 19th century. Today, Portsmouth's beautiful waterfront location and charming historical buildings
make it a top tourist destination.
Climate: Portsmouth is located on the ocean, which acts as a natural air conditioner keeping temperatures at a comfortable level.
Summer temperatures can range from 60 degrees F to 80 degrees F depending on the weather. Please pack clothes for cool weather
to be safe.
Nearest Major Cites:
Portland, ME (50 minutes away)
Boston, MA (1 hour away)
New York, NY (4.5 hours away)
Cultural Opportunities:
Portsmouth's location on the ocean and its historical significance make for a wealth of cultural activities.
There are several museums nearby, including American Independence Museum, USS Albacore submarine museum, and the
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Children's Museum of New Hampshire.
Lighthouses: Portsmouth Harbor Lighthouse and Whaleback Lighthouse
Downtown Portsmouth offers several charming cafes, restaurants, bars, and shops.
The Outlet Malls is only a couple of miles away in Kittery, Maine.
You can take a scenic cruise to Isles of Shoals for a day trip.
Prescott Park is a lovely place to go for a walk.
Website:
http://www.homewoodsuitesportsmouth.com/
Additional Website Info:
http://www.colwenhotels.com/
Accomodation Option: Intrax Housing Leads
Company Arranged:
No
Company Recommended:
No
Description:
Housing is not provided by your employer, Intrax will assist in giving you housing leads.
Your Intrax Representatives are currently working on securing housing leads for you and these will be added to the Job Description as
they are arranged.
Please be sure to check your MY INTRAX account often, to review the Job Description and review new housing leads that have been
found for you.
In most cases it will be YOUR Responsibility to contact the housing leads and reserve your housing. In some cases, Intrax will assist
in collecting leases from you and sending to the landlord.
Please be sure to read the Accommodations Options carefully to make sure you know how to contact the housing you are interested
in living in.
DO NOT WAIT UNTIL YOU ARRIVE TO FIND HOUSING.
Once your Intrax Representative starts to add Accommodation Options to your Job Description you should try to arrange this housing
as soon as possible.
It is very important that you arrange your housing before traveling to the United States.
Estimated Weekly Cost:
Additional Weekly Cost:
Additional Cost Description:
Housing application fee and deposit is a common requirement in some places. Housing Deposit is refundable pending condition of
rental at time of departure.
The majority of housing locations will include all utilities. Some housing locations may also require you to pay for utilities ( Electric,
Water, Wifi, Television, Trash removal)
Please make sure you ask about utilities and furniture when you are making your housing arrangements. You will need to know if the
furniture is provided and if you must pay for your own utilities ( Water, Electric, Etc.)
DO NOT WAIT UNTIL YOU ARRIVE IN THE UNITED STATES TO ARRANGE YOUR HOUSING. PLEASE CONTACT THE
HOUSING LEADS ARRANGED FOR YOU AS SOON AS THEY BEGIN TO APPEAR ON THE JOB DESCRIPTION.
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Many participants find it difficult to find housing once they arrive. We cannot stress enough that you must arrange your housing before
leaving your home country.
Commute Options:
Walking; Bicycle
Commute Cost:
Company Provides Transportation:
Estimated Distance to Company:
Gender Restrictions:
No
This will depend on the housing location you arrange.
None
Accomodation Option: Portsmouth, NH Craigslist
Company Arranged:
No
No
Company Recommended:
Description:
A great place to find housing is on a web page called Craigslist. Go to: www.craigslist.com
• Select : United States
• Select your state: New Hampshire
• Select: Housing
• Select: Apartments Houses Room Shares or Short Term/ Sub Lease.
• Be sure to look for housing that is listed in: Portsmouth.
•When contacting advertisements for housing please be sure to ask if they are located near your work location.
You can usually reply to the ads by email. Click the REPLY TO THIS ADD button to contact the person renting the housing. If you
cannot reply to the ad from the site the advertisement will have a contact phone number or email listed in the ad.
When using Craigslist to find housing NEVER send money to a landlord ahead of time. You should make arrangements to pay for
your housing when you arrive. Again... DO NOT SEND MONEY FOR HOUSING BEFORE YOU ARRIVE.
You may also search for housing in the State of Maine. You want to look for housing in the city of Kittery, which is very close to
Portsmouth.
Estimated Weekly Cost:
USD 100.00
Additional Weekly Cost:
Additional Cost Description:
Commute Options:
Commute Cost:
Company Provides Transportation:
No
Estimated Distance to Company:
Gender Restrictions:
None
Accomodation Option: Airbnb
Company Arranged:
No
Company Recommended:
No
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Description:
www.airbnb.com - A great site for group rentals of housing, shared rooms and private rooms in home stays, etc.
Airbnb is a trusted community marketplace for people to list, discover, and book unique accommodations around the world — online
or from a mobile phone.
Whether an apartment for a night, a castle for a week, or a villa for a month, Airbnb connects people to unique travel experiences, at
any price point, in more than 34,000 cities and 190+ countries.
Estimated Weekly Cost:
USD 125.00
Additional Weekly Cost:
Additional Cost Description:
125.00 is an estimate only. The price range for every listing on this website varies.
Commute Options:
Commute Cost:
Company Provides Transportation:
No
Estimated Distance to Company:
Gender Restrictions:
None
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