Public Area Attendant

Why us?

At The Bidwell Marriott Portland, you’re not just joining a hotel—you’re stepping into a space that reflects the soul of the city. Located on Portland’s storied Broadway Avenue, we blend warm, good-natured hospitality with an independent spirit that celebrates curiosity, comfort, and connection.

Our team thrives on crafting personalized guest experiences rooted in authenticity and care. Whether it’s greeting a guest like an old friend, recommending a local hidden gem, or simply making someone’s day a little easier—we lead with heart, attention, and purpose. We believe in meaningful work, shared pride, and a culture where every voice matters.

Working at The Bidwell means being part of a team that’s both relaxed and refined. We live and lead at the intersection of downtown culture and Northwest nature—creating a sanctuary in the center of it all. It’s a place to grow, contribute, and build something together that’s truly unique to Portland.

As part of Sage Hospitality Group, we’re anchored by a shared mission to enrich lives, one experience at a time. We encourage independent thinking, value diversity of thought, and invest in your development—because we know that when you thrive, so do we.

Join us at The Bidwell—where good-natured hospitality meets purpose, place, and possibility.

Job Overview

Maintains cleanliness and order in lobby and common guest areas. Provides prompt and courteous service to guests.

Responsibilities

• Maintains parking lot and public space cleanliness. 
• Complete daily, weekly and quarterly cleaning checklists.
• Dust and polish furniture, fixtures, thresholds, base boards, railings, elevators, stairwells and window frames.
• Vacuum and spot clean carpeting, upholstery and drapery. Remove any gums from surfaces.
• Clean and shine all glass and metal surfaces.
• Empty all materials from trash receptacles and polish. Replace trash bags if used. Remove trash to dumpster.
• Clean offices as assigned.
• Clean public restrooms and stock with supplies.
• Clean public and service elevators (inside and out).
• Complete all restocking and cleaning duties by performing opening and closing side work as instructed.
• Appearance must be clean and professional with a cheerful and courteous demeanor at all times.
• Notify housekeeping leadership, maintenance department or MOD of malfunctioning equipment, supplies needed or damage to floor covering, upholstery,
• Attends all departmental meetings in person in order to enhance communication and gain knowledge of products, service and facility.
• Respond to customer inquiries and comments in person and on phone by providing timely and knowledgeable information in order to provide customer service.
• Follow all safety guidelines to ensure safety and protection of self, associates and guests.

Qualifications

Education/Formal Training

No formal education required.

Experience

No experience required

Knowledge/Skills

Ability to meet standard appearance.

Ability to meet cleaning standards.

Basic understanding of cleaning methods, cleaning implements and chemicals

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to

• Lifting cleaning supplies -30 lbs., pushing and pulling equipment -30-50 lbs., carrying supplies -30 lbs. (All done frequently during shift).
• Bending to start machines and load chemicals -done frequently during shift.
• Must be able to be on feet and walk behind floor care equipment for full shift. Continuous standing may be required.
• No driving required.

Benefits

• $50 discounted Tri-Met monthly pass or parking option
• Drastically reduced hotel rates for you and your friends & family at Marriott Hotels
• Sage Restaurant Concepts discounts (The Original Dinerant, Departure, Urban Farmer)
• Paid paid time off
• Paid Sick Time
• Paid Holidays
• Medical, Vision & Dental Insurance
• Referral Bonus Eligible