Location:  Kanab, Utah

Hiring Range: This position’s hiring range is anticipated to be $15.80 to $18.00 hourly, depending on experience.

Work Schedule:  Sunday-Thursday, 9 am to 5:30 pm.

Manager interviews will be weekly until the position is filled (recruiter phone screens will occur prior to these).

Position Summary: The Best Friends Roadhouse & Mercantile Housekeepers perform routine manual tasks to maintain cleanliness, sanitary conditions, and appearance inside and outside of guest rooms and common areas while also interacting regularly with the guests, their accompanying pets, and other Roadhouse and Best Friends team members.   

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Be designated laundry person when needed.

• Demonstrate kindness and the Golden Rule in our everyday actions by practicing inclusion and respect for every person for the value they bring to the table. Be a role model for the spirit of authenticity, kindness and positive influence with each other, our visitors, and volunteers as well as to the animals every day. This includes listening, being present, being supportive of others and demonstrating compassion and curiosity in conflict.

• Participate in all housekeeping-related tasks such as sweeping, mopping, and washing windows and walls, dusting, vacuuming, stripping and making beds, assisting in our on-premises laundry, trash removal, and scrubbing of floors and bathrooms. 

• Maintain public areas and ensure guest rooms are well-stocked with toiletries and supplies.

• Perform routine basic maintenance in guest rooms such as changing bulbs, tightening toilet seats, cleaning up after pets, TV/cable troubleshooting, plunging toilets, cleaning microwaves and coffee makers.

• Respond to special requests from guests, such as fresh towels, sheets, light cleaning, early check-ins, or late check-outs, etc. 

• Supports sanctuary housekeeping team as assigned.  

Skills and Experience:  

• Prior professional cleaning experience is a plus, but training is provided.

• Demonstrates personal accountability to ensure that all responsibilities are completed effectively and in a timely manner.

• Must be willing to work weekends and holidays.

• Ability to apply effective independent judgment and problem solving skills.

• Ability to professionally advocate Best Friends’ positions on issues.

• Exhibits excellent interpersonal skills and customer service oriented in all contacts with guests and staff.

• Work with a positive outlook, upbeat, energetic, and takes initiative. 

• Collaborative nature and willingness to work with various colleagues.   

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to routinely lift 40 to 50 pounds.

• Must be ok with exposure to various animal allergens.

• Must be able to perform strenuous physical activity on a frequent basis, including, but not limited to: walking up/down stairs, lifting and carrying, reaching, stooping, squatting, cleaning and bending.

During the selection process, candidates may be asked to participate in an onsite paid 2-day working interview. 

Thank you for your interest in pursuing a career at Best Friends Animal Society.  Best Friends Animal Society is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, marital status, or domestic partner status.

Applicants for employment in the US must have valid work authorization that does not now and/or will not in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the US by Best Friends Animal Society.