Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Employee Discounts
Uniform allowance
Career Development
Job Description
The hiring establishment is a prominent hotel, casino, and resort property that emphasizes maintaining a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for all guests and team members. Known for its commitment to high standards of cleanliness and guest service, the property operates with a focus on providing an exceptional experience for visitors. The organization values teamwork, operational excellence, and adherence to safety guidelines, making it an ideal setup for individuals who strive to work in a fast-paced and high-volume hospitality environment.
This Utility Porter position is a union role subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable collective bargaining agreement, highlighting the commitment to fair labor practices and employee representation. The role primarily involves maintaining the cleanliness and overall appearance of both indoor and outdoor areas of the property. The Utility Porter is responsible for performing various cleaning tasks, including the care of different floor surfaces such as marble, tile, and carpet, using specialized equipment and techniques. Duties extend to operating heavy-duty cleaning machines like ride-on vacuums, street sweepers, and extraction machines to ensure thorough cleanliness throughout the facility.
The role demands a disciplined and detail-oriented professional who can handle waste removal efficiently, transport equipment and supplies, and maintain higher-access dusting tasks, such as chandeliers and ceiling vents, thus contributing to the property’s polished aesthetics. Emphasis is placed on safe handling, storage, and disposal of cleaning chemicals in line with OSHA standards, underscoring the importance of workplace safety and regulatory compliance.
The position also requires excellent interpersonal skills since the Utility Porter will often encounter guests and team members in high-traffic areas and must respond professionally and courteously. The role involves physical activities like lifting, walking, bending, and operating machinery, sometimes under varying weather conditions when working outdoors. Overall, the Utility Porter supports departmental operational needs and contributes significantly to the property's positive reputation by ensuring all cleaning and maintenance activities are conducted to the highest standards, enhancing guests’ impressions and experiences.
This Utility Porter position is a union role subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable collective bargaining agreement, highlighting the commitment to fair labor practices and employee representation. The role primarily involves maintaining the cleanliness and overall appearance of both indoor and outdoor areas of the property. The Utility Porter is responsible for performing various cleaning tasks, including the care of different floor surfaces such as marble, tile, and carpet, using specialized equipment and techniques. Duties extend to operating heavy-duty cleaning machines like ride-on vacuums, street sweepers, and extraction machines to ensure thorough cleanliness throughout the facility.
The role demands a disciplined and detail-oriented professional who can handle waste removal efficiently, transport equipment and supplies, and maintain higher-access dusting tasks, such as chandeliers and ceiling vents, thus contributing to the property’s polished aesthetics. Emphasis is placed on safe handling, storage, and disposal of cleaning chemicals in line with OSHA standards, underscoring the importance of workplace safety and regulatory compliance.
The position also requires excellent interpersonal skills since the Utility Porter will often encounter guests and team members in high-traffic areas and must respond professionally and courteously. The role involves physical activities like lifting, walking, bending, and operating machinery, sometimes under varying weather conditions when working outdoors. Overall, the Utility Porter supports departmental operational needs and contributes significantly to the property's positive reputation by ensuring all cleaning and maintenance activities are conducted to the highest standards, enhancing guests’ impressions and experiences.
Job Requirements
- Minimum six (6) months experience as a porter, utility porter, custodian, janitorial worker, or similar cleaning position
- previous experience in a large hotel, casino, resort, or high-volume facility preferred
- minimum one (1) year experience operating commercial cleaning, buffing, extraction, or floor care equipment
- valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record
- ability to safely operate heavy cleaning equipment and machinery
- ability to work independently and in fast-paced, high-traffic environments
- ability to communicate effectively in English
- ability to stand, walk, lift, bend, and work extended shifts
- ability to operate heavy-duty cleaning machinery and motorized equipment safely
- ability to work in indoor and outdoor environments, including exposure to varying temperatures, dust, noise, and cleaning chemicals
Job Qualifications
- Minimum six (6) months experience as a porter, utility porter, custodian, janitorial worker, or similar cleaning position required
- previous experience in a large hotel, casino, resort, or high-volume facility preferred
- minimum one (1) year experience operating commercial cleaning, buffing, extraction, or floor care equipment required
- valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record required
- ability to safely operate heavy cleaning equipment and machinery
- strong understanding of cleaning chemicals, equipment safety, and proper floor care procedures preferred
- ability to work independently and in fast-paced, high-traffic environments
- must be able to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in written form
- ability to stand, walk, lift, bend, and work extended shifts in indoor and outdoor environments
Job Duties
- Clean, polish, and maintain marble, tile, carpet, and other floor surfaces using approved techniques and equipment
- scrub, buff, strip, wax, and extract carpets and flooring using industrial cleaning machinery
- dust and clean high-access areas including slot machine tops, chandeliers, ceiling vents, fixtures, and wall decor using proper safety equipment
- operate ride-on vacuums, street sweepers, genie lifts, extraction machines, and other related heavy equipment safely and efficiently
- transport equipment, supplies, and materials using hand trucks, flatbed carts, and other approved equipment
- move furniture and equipment as needed to ensure proper cleaning of assigned areas
- empty trash receptacles and transport waste to designated disposal areas
- properly handle, store, use, and dispose of cleaning chemicals in accordance with safety guidelines and OSHA standards
- maintain cleanliness in high-traffic guest and back-of-house areas throughout the property
- respond professionally and courteously to guest and team member requests when encountered during assigned duties
- follow all safety procedures and immediately report unsafe conditions, accidents, or equipment issues to leadership
- maintain a valid driver’s license and operate company vehicles or equipment as assigned
- perform all other job-related duties as assigned
Job Criteria
Experience
Entry Level (1-2 years)
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