Kalahari Resorts & Conventions has been voted the “World’s Coolest Indoor Waterpark” — and it’s more than just America’s largest indoor waterparks. Kalahari is an authentically-African themed resort, featuring state-of-the-art convention centers, world-class dining, a luxurious spa, diverse shopping, cutting-edge arcades, and thrilling theme park attractions.

Most importantly, though, it’s where memories are made. Kalahari Resorts – Spotsylvania, Virginia is the newest addition to the Kalahari family, joining sister resorts in Round Rock, Texas; the Pocono Mountains, Pennsylvania; Sandusky, Ohio; and Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin.

Job prerequisites:

• Ability to exert 50–100 lbs. of force to lift, carry, push, pull, or move objects.
• Ability to stand for the entire shift, +8 hours.
• Ability to walk up and down stairs, kneel, bend frequently.
• Ability to use strong visual, hearing, and physical senses needed to keep our workspace safe, clean, and welcoming for every customer.
• Ability to safely use cleaning chemicals and equipment.
• Ability to maintain grooming and clothing standards.
• Ability to maintain professional and positive attitude.
• Excellent attention to detail and efficiency
• Excellent English required.
• Available to work weekdays, weekends, nights, and holidays
• No previous experience required.

Job description:

The Room Attendant is responsible for keeping guest rooms in a hotel, motel, lodge or inn clean, safe, stocked and maintained. They are expected to be friendly and engaging when interacting with guests to project a positive image of the company. Specific duties may include but are not limited to any combination of the following:

• Safe handling of cleaning products and chemicals and proper operation of cleaning equipment.
• Clean a specified number of rooms within a designated amount of time.
• Clean restrooms, furniture, hallways, lobbies, lounges, elevators, stairways, locker rooms, and other work areas so that health standards are met.
• Change bed linens and make the beds.
• Replenish towels, linens, toilet tissue, toiletries and complimentary supplies.
• Empty wastebaskets, clean ashtrays, and transport other trash and waste to disposal areas.
• Keep storage areas and carts well-stocked and clean.
• Dust and polish furniture and equipment.
• Sweep, scrub, wax, and/or polish floors, using brooms, mops, and/or powered scrubbing and waxing machines.
• Clean rugs, carpets, upholstered furniture, and/or draperies, using vacuum cleaners  and/or shampooers, hang draperies and dust window blinds.
• Wash windows, walls, ceilings, and woodwork as necessary to meet company standards.
• Carry heavy items and use a wheeled cart to transport supplies.

Please note that Kalahari guest rooms accommodate families (2 – 22 guests staying in each room or condo for multiple days) and therefore the amount of cleaning needed may vary from room to room. Please reference housekeeping handbook for additional responsibilities.

Good performance is rewarded with tokens that are redeemable for various prizes. Employee rate on park admission.

Overtime details: 1.5x normal rate. Overtime may be offered at times but not guaranteed.