Live. Work. Explore. as a part of our Lodging team at the Grand Canyon Railway and Hotel!

Located in Williams, Arizona, the historic Grand Canyon Railway and Hotel is the place to get your career on the right track! Open year-round, the Grand Canyon Railway operates scenic train rides, a full-service restaurant, pub, retail shops, and 3-diamond hotel. No matter what your job is, you will play an essential role in providing warm and friendly hospitality to all our guests.

We’re hiring a Carpet Cleaner - all aboard for a fun and exciting job!

Job Summary:

The Carpet Cleaner is responsible for the efficient and quality cleaning of hotel carpets in all assigned areas – guest rooms, common areas, hallways, etc.

The Details:
Position Type: Part-Time, Year-Round

Pay: $17.85 an hour

Life at the Grand Canyon Railway:

• No employee housing available!
• A fast-paced, exciting work environment!
• Meet people of all ages from all over the country and world!

Benefits and Perks:

• Free gym and pool access.
• Free train tickets.
• Free entry to Bearizona.
• Exclusive retail and dining discounts at GCR and other Xanterra properties.
• The adventure of a lifetime!

Responsibilities:

• Fully understand and support Xanterra’s Mission Statement, Cultural Pillars, Community Commitment and Core Values.
• Greeting all guests with an appropriate welcoming gesture, hold door and assist guests with any directions or questions as necessary.
• Clean Carpets in the Hotel (Use list received from management of vacant rooms; remove furniture and place on beds, fill machine with clean water and shampoo, clean carpet, place fans until carpet is dry, replace furniture and turn room over to Front Desk, returning assignment sheet to housekeeping management)
• Keep machinery clean and in good working order.
• Responsible for cleaning carpets in depot offices, hallways and meeting rooms in hotels, along with chairs/furniture when needed.
• Responsible for documenting and keeping accurate records and tracking of assigned carpet cleanings.
• Responsible for cleaning all slab floors in the lobby along with entryways on north and south entrances of hotel
• Responsible for assisting in stocking linen closets and putting away incoming orders; on occasion, special assignments will be given, helping the hotel team.
• On occasion must also assist the Bell/Utility and Common Area Attendant. (Please see Bell Staff/Utility and Common Area Attendant Job Descriptions as this is inclusive of the Carpet Cleaners’ duties).
• Assist the Front Desk in delivering messages, running errands, providing information and directions to facilitate guests’ needs.
• Adhere to all Xanterra Grand Canyon Railway lost and found procedures.
• Adhere to all safety and risk management policies management as necessary.
• Wear the required personal protective equipment as required while performing job.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Responsible for reporting any maintenance issues and changing accessible light bulbs as necessary.
• Other duties as assigned.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of rooms and hotel layout on GCR property, including general knowledge of Xanterra Grand Canyon services with the ability to convey information to the guests.

Physical Requirements:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is:

• Constantly listening, hearing, seeing, standing, walking, balancing, climbing, twisting, using eye/hand coordination, manual dexterity, handling, wrist motion, bending/stooping, carrying/lifting/pushing and pulling up to 75lbs and pushing a loaded cart weighing up to 100lbs.
• Trunk Strength – the ability to use your abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the body repeatedly or continuously over time without giving out or fatiguing.
• Static Strength – the ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull or carry objects.
• Will be required to stand and walk for long periods and to occasionally walk on uneven surfaces.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.