Housekeeping Associate

About Us

Kripalu Center is the largest yoga and wellness retreat center in the US. Kripalu is a nonprofit educational organization dedicated to serving people and communities in realizing their full potential through the transformative wisdom and practice of Yoga. Rooted in yoga, mindfulness and holistic wellness, Kripalu creates pathways for personal and collective transformation through experiential learning. Kripalu's campus is in the Berkshires of Western Massachusetts

Kripalu offers a wide range of experiences for guests, ranging from day passes to multi day programs and including signature programming and training developed by Kripalu, online programs, multi-day group events, and programming delivered by visiting talent (thought leaders, presenters, and luminaries).

Kripalu is committed to being an employer and community that prioritizes creating a sense of belonging for all employees, presenters, and guests. We seek employees eager to join us as we evolve as a team that embodies timeless yogic principles and present day practices of leadership and accountability.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Housekeeping Attendant serves as a member of the Housekeeping Department which ensures that guest rooms are clean, sanitized, organized, and welcoming. This is a year round position.

This role cleans and stocks guest rooms and common areas of the organization in a timely, efficient, and cost-effective manner, while ensuring cleanliness, décor and beauty standards are met throughout all Kripalu facilities. This role supports the Kripalu team and other departments in ensuring the best-overall guest experience possible.

The ideal candidate works well and effectively with others, has a good work ethic, and takes pride in the work they do.

SCHEDULE

This is a full time position, primarily weekends

Available shifts.

7:30am to 4pm

3:00pm to 11:30pm

ACCOUNTABILITIES/Responsibilities

• Cleans, prepares, and details all areas of our guest rooms and dormitories, including bathrooms, making beds, and vacuuming
• Picks up trash, disposes and recycles.
• Vacuums and dusts public areas.
• Performs duties in accordance with defined safety standards, MA Health and Safety Guidelines, and Close Personal Contact Services standards.
• Performs duties in a manner that ensures guest security, privacy, and confidentiality.
• Reports any damage or missing supplies in guest rooms, public bathrooms, or common areas to supervisor.
• Prepares cleaning carts and stocks closets.
• Assists with cleaning public bathrooms; clean and sanitize toilets, sinks, walls, and floors, re-stocking supplies.
• Performs all other duties and special projects as assigned by management.

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Demonstrates commitment to valuing equity, diversity and contributing to an inclusive environment.
• Possesses strong core ethics, integrity, and values consistent with Kripalu's organizational principles.
• Builds effective relationships, identifies internal and external customer expectations, sees issues from their point of view; offers practical, mutually beneficial recommendations, solutions, and ideas.
• Willingness and ability to be agile in work, supporting across own department as well as across the organization as needed.
• Demonstrates the knowledge and abilities necessary to perform required job elements to established standards, remaining current regarding development and trends in areas of expertise.
• Embraces experiences as learning opportunities.
• Accepts responsibility for personal and professional learning and growth.
• Models the values of Kripalu including service, presence, inquiry, compassion, practice, and integrity.

BENEFITS (Start Day One of Employment)

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vacation, Sick, & Personal Time, Paid Holidays
• Vision
• 403b Retirement Plan
• Flexible Spending and Dependent Care Accounts
• Company Paid Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Company Paid $50,000 Life Insurance Policy
• Free Meals in the Kripalu Dining Hall
• Discounted Purchases in the Kripalu Shop and for Healing Arts Services
• Yoga Classes, and the opportunity to participate in Kripalu Programs

MINIMAL QUALIFICATIONS

• Preferred experience in housekeeping or other service-oriented occupation.
• Able to use all Housekeeping cleaning products
• Ability to work on feet and walk long distances for extended periods of time.
• Ability to understand basic instruction in English with a desire to learn more.