Housekeeper - Seasonal

Do you love the feeling when you whole house is freshlycleaned? Do you feel like you've accomplished something when your room isimmaculate? Do you love to vacuum? Housekeeping might be for you! Cleanlakeside cottages - make beds, vacuum, dust, clean bathrooms all as part of ateam of 2 or 3 housekeepers (you never have to work alone!). Housekeepers enjoydaytime shifts only (start at 6:45 or 8:45 each day) so you will have everyevening free!

Hours: Full Time, typically 6:45am to 3:30pm - Flexible - Some Part Time employment is available.
Compensation: $18.50-22.00 per hour + additional 7% incentive payment of total wages.
Seasonal Position: August - October 2026
Start date: August/September
Benefits: Discounted stays and food & beverage at affiliated properties
Experience: Applicants with previous experience are given preferential review although no experience is required.

This is a great chance to enjoy working on one of the most beautiful locations on Sebago Lake. Work with a waterview for most of every day! Daily housekeeping is provided for our guests, who typically stay a week, so you will get a chance to interact with and get to know our guests. You will have the opportunity to learn to make the perfect bed, the importance of straightened fringe on area rugs, learn how to effectively pack a housekeeping cart, and develop an eye for just the right look for our luxuriously rustic cottages.

Housing may be available to full time candidates who can commit to either a full summer or full season at Migis. Since this is single shift daytime work, local candidates may not be eligible for housing.

SUMMARY OF ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Maintain a neat and professional appearance with a properly cleaned uniform.
• Using provided supplies, clean and maintain guest rooms and public spaces. This includes, but is not limited to making beds, changing bed linens, cleaning bathrooms, supplying amenities, dusting, vacuuming, mopping, sweeping, washing windows, replacing light bulbs, folding linens, as well as removing dirty linens, towels, garbage and recycling, all with attention to detail and to the standards set by property management.
• Must work with a variety of cleaning chemicals, following appropriate directions and in accordance with OSHA and State of Maine regulations.
• Must be able to push cleaning cart with supplies and equipment on both inside and outside surfaces. Work with colleagues to keep storage areas cleaned and supplied.
• Greet guests warmly and politely, using discretion to avoid disturbing guests in rooms or public spaces. Understand how everything operates in guest rooms (climate control, fireplaces, fans, lighting, etc) and be able to explain operation to our guests.
• Responsible for security of any room or supply closet keys, as well as for respecting the personal property and privacy of guests while working in guest rooms.
• Be prepared to answer basic questions about the property, activities, etc., or know where to refer guests for answers.
• Work with other members of the Housekeeping Team to ensure that guestâ€'s need are continually met. Make front desk staff aware of any special needs so that notes can be made for future visits.
• Handle and communicate guest requests, special needs, guest room or public space maintenance issues and guest complaints in a professional manner.
• Label and submit all lost and found items according to property procedures.
• Understand personal sanitation, the use of personal protective equipment and how to handle unsanitary linens, bodily fluids, etc. Be aware of ways to prevent personal injury from improper reaching, lifting, stretching and carrying.
• Know who to notify in case of broken equipment or unsafe/unsanitary conditions.
• Manually handle/lift/carry product up to 60 pounds between knee and shoulders.
• Must have bilateral fine manipulation of both hands which may be repetitive for entire shift.
• Must be vertically mobile working in limited space for entire shift.
• Protect the assets of this property and Migis Hotel Group.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be eligible to work in the United States of America.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Ability to communicate in English, both orally and written, with guests and employees, some of whom will require high levels of patience, tact and diplomacy.
• Ability to work as a part of a team.
• Ability to understand verbal directions, labels on chemicals, and other workplace safety signage.
• Active listening and observation skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and deal with deadlines, and stressful situations during busy periods.