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A private family is seeking a seasonal Housekeeper in Meagher County (White Sulphur Springs) Montana. The Mission is to provide the principles Serenity, Security, Stability by ensuring an enthusiastic attitude, attention to details in cleaning, and serve guests with an eye for luxury and hospitality.
This privately-owned estate comprises some 21,000 acres of vistas that mix rugged mountains, deep lush valleys, and peaceful, restorative woodlands. The sparkling energy from crisp, clear rivers runs through the land, year-round. Here, you can encounter a wonderful diversity of native wildlife. The ranch maintains a 400 head cow/calf operation and a limited number of horses. There are over 300 acres of irrigated meadows with the balance of the ranch primarily native range, sage-dominated foothills, and timber. The property has world-class hospitality capabilities, and precisely planned meeting and conference facilities. There are exceptional leisure and recreational opportunities.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
In this position, the job responsibilities will include, but are not limited to the following:
- Maintaining, detailing, and cleaning of guest cabins, guest facilities, staff areas and off-site locations.
- Always observing and adhering to safety guidelines and safe work habits.
- Reporting of any maintenance needs through a computerized maintenance system (CMMS) or to your supervisor.
- Ability to respect privacy and confidentiality guidelines as set in the employee handbook.
- Attend and respond to guest’s inquiries, concerns and requests expeditiously and thoroughly using the established procedure.
- Report incidents promptly to your direct supervisor or manager.
- Operate laundry and other job specific equipment, as instructed, and making sure it is always in excellent repair.
- Assist with sorting, processing, washing, ironing, folding, and tracking linens in the laundry room.
- Communicate daily work assignments as well as supply needs and requirements with your supervisor.
- Foster an environment that encourages teamwork and collaboration with core-workers as well as other departments.
- Work on special projects as directed.
- Maintain the highest level of hospitality services, always alert, friendly, and able to assist principal and guests politely and promptly.
- All other duties as assigned.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
This job has no supervisory responsibilities.
Relationship to others:
The Seasonal Housekeeper reports directly to the Housekeeping Supervisor and may work closely with other team members and internal support staff. It is therefore necessary that the Seasonal Housekeeper maintain a satisfactory relationship, relating to owners, their guests, team members and vendors in a mature, thoughtful, professional, and pleasant manner.
COMPETENCIES AND CHARACTERISTICS
To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:
- Organizational Skills – Strong attention to detail.
- Analytical skills – Ability to develop solutions to solve problems.
- Communication Skills – Strong skills in interpersonal communication, the ability to write clearly, succinctly, and understandably. The ability to communicate effectively verbally.
- Teamwork – The ability to work effectively and productively with others. Keeps team members informed regarding work or special projects; behaves in a manner consistent with team values and mission.
- Time Management – Managing one’s own time.
- Dependability—the individual is self-motivated, consistently at work and on time, follows instructions, responds to management direction, and solicits feedback to improve performance.
- Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships – Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others and maintaining them over time. Accurately communicate results to peers and team leadership.
- Demonstrate Enthusiasm – Enthusiastic and committed to department goals and express commitment through optimism.
- Always conduct themselves in a professional manner in and out of the work setting.
- Demonstrates positive employee image and effective guest and coworker relations by exhibiting attention to detail, congeniality, integrity, and sound judgement.
- Must demonstrate clean work habits.
ACCOMMODATIONS
This is a Live-in position – Housing and meals provided daily.
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE
- High School Graduate or Equivalent.
- Prior housekeeping experience or other hospitality experience a plus.
- Experienced with computers and other software systems.
- Must be 21 by May 1st, 2024.
- Ability to lift or move at least 30lbs as well as work on uneven terrain.
- Work on your feet for extended periods of time.
- Some outdoor responsibilities especially while working off-site locations.
- Valid driver’s license and ability to operate radio or other communication devices including computer software.
- Self-motivated, driven, and energetic individual willing to learn, grow and share ideas in a team environment.
- Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Hospitality Management related field of study a plus.
LANGUAGE SKILLS
The candidate must have the ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. The candidate must have the ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
This position requires the operation of a vehicle, the candidate must possess a valid Driver’s License or be able to obtain one within 30 days of employment. The candidate’s driving record must meet the standards and requirements of the Company and the Company’s insurance carrier.
OTHER QUALIFICATIONS
- Employees must adhere to Company and property policies and procedures, which are included in the Company’s Employee Handbook.
- Candidate may be subject to undergo pre-employment drug test, (after offer is given but before applicant has commenced work). Random drug tests are given throughout the year.
- The Company operates as a drug free/smoke free workplace. Smoking is not allowed on the property, to include but is not limited to, company housing, vehicles, offices or on company machines.
- Ability to pass pre-employment screenings, background and reference checks.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk and hear. The employee must frequently lift and/ move up to 30 pounds.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to wet, hot or humid conditions; work near moving mechanical parts; outdoor weather conditions; extreme heat or cold.
* In accordance with applicable law, the Company will reasonably accommodate any disabled individual who requests an accommodation that will allow him/her to perform the essential job duties or functions of his/her position. Accommodation inquires must be made to the Company’s Human Resources Department for consideration.
COMPENSATION & SCHEDULE
Starting at $25.00 per hour – Compensation commensurate with experience.
Work Hours: Monday through Friday 7:30am – 5pm and Saturdays 7:30am-12pm (noon). Includes one hour lunch.
Seasonal Dates: June through October
Equal Opportunity Employer and a Smoke Free/Drug-Free Workplace.
TO APPLY:
Please forward resume or work history to our email address listed.
Email
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