Pool Attendant

Job Description Summary

The Pool Attendant is responsible for cleaning and maintaining the pool area.

Job Description

Principle duties and responsibilities (Essential Functions) include:   

Key Job Functions

• Removes leaves and other debris from surface of water.
• Cleans inside of pool ( vacuuming, scrubbing and upkeep of sides of pool)
• Make sure all pool furniture is neatly arranged and cleaned as well
• Bring all necessary towels out to the pool area and place them neatly on the towel table with ends facing the bar and colors coordinated.
• Towels are to be placed neatly on the towel table.
• Check all trash bins and empty towel bins.
• Wash inside and outside of trash cans
• Open all umbrellas, clean table tops, and wipe off all chairs.
• Clean windows on pool area as often as needed. Clean and check pool bathrooms, regularly.
• Clean pillars around pool area, daily.
• Deliver Passionate & Engaging Service to our Guests
• You will be passionate and truly engaged in taking care of our guests,  recognizing individual guests and anticipating their unique needs in order to exceed their expectations
• Build solid relationship with your Colleagues
• Treat colleagues with respect and dignity
• Treat people with respect; Keep commitments; inspire the trust of others; Work with integrity and ethically; Uphold organizational values
• Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned. The employee is expected to work in other areas of the hotel when needed to assist operations to perform job duties not necessarily contained in this job description
• You will consistently deliver our GUEST model:
  • Greet or welcome everyone, warmly with a smile
  • Use eye and ear contact and guest’s name
  • Establish/anticipate needs
  • Solve and own all requests/complaints
  • Thank everyone

Qualifications and Skills

A candidate for this position must possess the following applicable knowledge, skills and abilities and be able to demonstrate and provide applicable examples to support his/her competency.

• Track record of delivering exceptional guest or client experience
• Have basic to intermediate writing/reading/comprehension skills and professional vocabulary and etiquette
• Have the ability to comfortably interact with guests, work alone or with others
• Maintain Sonesta uniform and grooming standards
• Comfortably work in a diverse environment with regard to guests, members of the Housekeeping T.E.A.M. and hotel employees
• PC-based computer platforms (Smartphone technology – HotSOS – to report maintenance discrepancies)

Education and/or Experience                                                                                  

High school diploma or general education degree (GED), or one to three months related experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience.

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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to use hands, reach, stoop, kneel, crouch and crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Additional Job Information/Anticipated

Pay Range

Benefits

Sonesta recognizes that benefits play a vital role in helping ensure the health and financial security of employees and their families. We offer a variety of benefits to our employees including:

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account with Company Match
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match
• Paid Vacation and Sick Days
• Sonesta Hotel Discounts
• Educational Assistance
• Paid Parental Leave
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Company Paid Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance
• Various Employee Perks and Discounts
• Hospital Indemnity
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Accident Insurance

Sonesta is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Upon submitting your application, please ensure you complete a full application in addition to attaching a resume. Incomplete applications received will not be considered.