Seasonal Housekeeper - Ocean Sands & Ocean Surf at York Beach

We are seeking higly motivated and friendly Seasonal Housekeepers to join our team at two distinctive York, Maine coastal destinations—Ocean Surf and Ocean Sands—each offering a unique take on the classic York Beach experience. Ocean Surf, a York Beach classic reimagined, delivers a relaxed yet vibrant atmosphere with ocean views, sun-filled poolside afternoons, and effortless downtime, while Ocean Sands offers a warm, family-friendly retreat where the simplest moments—sandy feet, beach walks, and time together—become lasting traditions. In this role you will be responsible for performing a variety of cleaning activities in accordance with company and brand standards.

General Responsibilities:

• Receive list of assigned rooms from manager and prioritize rooms


• Clean, stock and maintain assigned guest rooms according to Colwen and brand standards of cleanliness


• Respond promptly to requests from guests and other departments


• Check the inventory of cleaning cart and add necessary supplies; transport cart to assigned floor/rooms


• Ensure privacy of guests at all times


• Knock and announce self before entering assigned guest rooms; return at a later time if room is occupied


• Check amenities and supplies in rooms, restock according to standards


• Neatly make beds and stock bath linens according to standard


• Clean and disinfect bathrooms, kitchen, and/or coffee stations


• Remove all trash, dirty linens, towels and room service items from rooms


• Check that all appliances are in the room and in clean working order


• Straighten desk area and furniture


• Dust, polish furniture and remove marks/stains from walls and furnishings


• Vacuum carpets and clean floors


• Notify maintenance department of needed maintenance or repairs


• Ensure room meets hotel standards with final walk around


• Ensure soiled linens are laundered, which may include loading hotel washers and dryers and folding sheets and towels


• Take found items to designated lost and found area


• Perform other duties as requested

Requirements:

• Prior experience as a cleaner or housekeeper, hotel experience preferred


• Detail-oriented and thorough


• Remain discreet and respect privacy of guests, work with the highest level of integrity


• Perform consistent work to the highest standard


• Ability to work quickly without compromising quality


• Ability to work with little supervision and maintain a high level of performance


• Ability to interact with guests in a pleasant and friendly way


• Excellent prioritization and time management skills


• Willingness to work rotational 7-day work cycle; including weekends and holidays

We’ve got you covered: Benefits & Perks

• Medical Insurance with Company-Funded HRA


• Dental Insurance


• Vision Insurance


• Flexible Spending Accounts


• Wide-Array of Supplemental Insurance Offerings


• Paid Time Off Programs


• Employee Assistance Program


• 401K Plan – Traditional & Roth Options with Employer Match


• Hotel Discount Travel Program for Associates & Family


• Exclusive Associate Discounts – Travel, Entertainment, & Retail


• Training and Development Programs


• Career Advancement Opportunities

Colwen Hotels is an equal opportunity employer.           EEO M/F/D/V