Houseperson (Full-Time Seasonal) Winter 2025/26 (Food Services)
Summary
Responsible to empty trash, haul clean and dirty linens, and assist the housekeepers and laundry staff in their day-to-day duties. A key part of every employee's job is to serve as a Targhee ambassador, engaging the guest at every opportunity.
Funefits - The Perks for Grand Targhee Employees!
Employee Winter/ Summer Season PassReciprocal Skiing/ Mountain Biking at Area ResortsFree Buddy Ski/LiftPassesFood and Beverage DiscountsFree Employee ShuttleDiscounts on Skiing/ Mountain Biking LessonsRetail and Rental DiscountsLodging DiscountsOff Mountain in Town Discounts at Retailers, Restaurants, and more!To view a complete list of Employee Perks, please visit our website.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Clean walkways and deck areas.
Carry garbage and linens to and from lodges.
Use proper care in handling and operating equipment.
Help maintain inventory of housekeeping items and inform lead houseman of needed supplies.
Assist housekeepers and other housemen to ensure that all lodging rooms and public areas will be available for guests to check in at 4:00 p.m.
Assist housekeepers with heavier housekeeping tasks.
Keep housekeeping vehicle clean at all times.
Assist in any bellman duties lodging may need.
Must adhere to safety standards by wearing protective gloves and backbrace when required.
Flexible working hours. Some job sharing may be required.
Stock closets after lunch and before going home.
Stocking and removing pool towels.
Putting linen order away.
Put cleaning caddys and rag bags out.
Pull cart and vacuums out.
Check vacuum bags.
RESPONSIBILITIES TO SAFETY:
Protect the safety of self-workers, and Grand Targhee Resort guests.
Report any potentially harmful equipment or situations to the immediate supervisor without delay.
Report safety-related accidents and incidents at once to immediate supervisor.
Follow all company and department safety policies and procedures.
Operate equipment safely so that it will not lead to injury to yourself or others.
Drive in accordance with the law and Grand Targhee Resort policies.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
This job has no supervisory responsibilities with staff.
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
WORK SCHEDULE & COMMITMENT
Due to the nature of the recreation industry, we are in operation seven days a week. This includes weekends and holidays and there is no guarantee of hours. Flexible working hours may be required based on the business levels.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
Prior custodial or housekeeping experience preferred. High school diploma or General Education Degree.
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
Ability to calculate measurements, amounts such as amount of cleaning solution to use, proportions, percentages and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
REASONING ABILITY
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, verbal, diagram, or schedule form.
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 walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand and taste or smell. The employee is occasionally required to sit and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals, outside weather conditions, and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is moderate to loud.
Employees must be able to assist campers in an emergency (fire, injury, etc.); and possess the strength and endurance required to maintain constant supervision of campers.
Note: This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties,
responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the job.
