Conference Room Attendant Job Description

Job Description

The Housing and Conference Services’ (HCS) mission is to provide distinctive and progressive student and client experiences which enable our community’s health and well-being, and the pursuit of academic and personal goals in a safe, comfortable, inclusive environment which advances learning and service excellence.

Residence Facilities is responsible for ensuring a healthy, safe, secure, comfortable, and aesthetically pleasing residential experience. During the summer months, Facilities focuses on providing our summer guests with a positive residential experience, takes the opportunity to enhance the residences with capital renewal initiatives and a comprehensive repair and preventive maintenance programme, and gives all buildings a deep cleaning.

As part of the Residence Facilities team the Conference Room Attendant will support housekeeping tasks to create a welcoming and enjoyable guest experience for our summer guests.

Job Summary:

Assists with the completion of housekeeping tasks. Work is routine and performed under direct supervision according to established procedures. This role is exclusive to suites and venues used by summer guests.

Accountabilities:

• Perform a variety of housekeeping tasks including garbage removal and receptacle cleaning, wall washing, dusting, vacuuming, suite and venue cleaning, linen changing, bedroom cleaning and supply replenishment
• Record completion of housekeeping tasks and enter work orders on established templates

Qualifications:

Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent

Experience:

• Prior experience working in a housekeeping role is preferred

Assets:

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs (assisted)
• Ability to work both independently and in a team environment
• Knowledge of McMaster University residences and their facilities
• Ability to walk or stand for prolonged periods of time
• Ability to complete repetitive tasks

Additional Information:

• Monday – Friday from 8am – 4:30pm (40-44 hours/week – operational demands may require some weekend work)