Housekeeper - Home2 Suites

Housekeeper Position at Home2 Suites in EllsworthJoin our team as a Housekeeper at the Home2 Suites in Ellsworth! Do you take pride in making spaces sparkle and helping guests feel right at home? We're looking for hard-working, dependable, and detail-oriented individuals to join our team as Housekeepers at the Home2 Suites in Ellsworth, Maine. This is a full-time year round position and is perfect for someone who enjoys working independently, staying active, and creating a welcoming environment for travelers.As a Housekeeper, you'll play a key role in ensuring that our guest rooms and public areas are clean, comfortable, and ready to impress. Your work behind the scenes helps us deliver the high standards that keep guests coming back.At Witham Family Hotels, we value our people as much as our guests. Named one of the Best Places to Work in Maine since 2022, we foster a positive, inclusive workplace grounded in our core values of kindness, respect, inclusion, empowerment, excellence, integrity, and family.We are an equal opportunity employer and believe our strength lies in our differences.Position Details:Schedule: Full-time, seasonal (spring through fall)Hours: 40 hours/week with weekends, evenings, and holidays availability requiredPay: Starting at $17.25/hourWhy You'll Love Working Here:Join a supportive, team-focused environmentEnjoy an active role that keeps you movingTake pride in creating a clean, welcoming place for guestsWork in a beautiful and friendly coastal townWhat You May Not Know Is That We Also Offer Amazing Benefits and Perks:PTO (Paid Time Off): Earn up to 136 hours in your first year. The longer you're with us, the more you earn!Health Insurance: Multiple plans, with 80% of the cost covered—including family options.Dental & Vision Insurance: Our dental plan is a gem—up to 4 cleanings a year and more! We cover 80% of the cost. Vision plan also available.401(k) plan: Up to a 4% match.End of Season Bonus.Heating Savings Program: Save on heating oil and propane through Irving and Dead River.Core Values Program: Earn points for branded swag.Life Insurance & AD&D: We cover the first $10,000, with additional voluntary coverage available.Short-Term Disability: Provided at no cost.Referral Bonus: Earn up to $1,000 per new full-time employee you refer.Employee Discounts: Hotel stays, dining, and spa services at our properties and selected New England Inns & Resorts hotels.Employee Recognition Programs.Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Free and confidential counseling services.Employee Relief Fund: Financial assistance for unexpected situations—funded primarily by our awesome team.Annual Flu Shot Clinic.Witham Family Hotels Gala: An annual celebration recognizing YOU!Community Giving: The Witham Family Hotels Charitable Fund has donated over one million dollars to local organizations.Key Responsibilities:Clean guest rooms to hotel and brand standards, including: Making beds, dusting, vacuuming, and sanitizing surfacesCleaning and restocking bathroomsReplacing linens and towelsMaintain cleanliness in public areas, including hallways, lobby, and restroomsReplenish supplies such as soap, shampoo, and toilet paperRemove trash and soiled linens from guest rooms and work areasReplace or clean any dirty dishes left in guest rooms by loading and running the in-room dishwasher during the cleaning process, ensuring dishes are cleaned, dried, and properly put away for the next guestRotate into laundry duties on scheduled days, including washing, drying, folding, sorting, and organizing linens, towels, and other hotel laundry while maintaining cleanliness and organization in the laundry areaMonitor laundry supplies and report equipment issues or maintenance concerns as neededReport maintenance issues or lost items to management promptlyFollow all safety and sanitation guidelinesMaintain a professional and courteous attitude with guests and coworkersWork collaboratively with fellow housekeeping team members to ensure daily cleaning and laundry goals are metSkills & Requirements:Ability to work independently and as part of a teamAttention to detail and a commitment to cleanlinessPhysical ability to stand, bend, and lift throughout an 8-hour shiftAbility to lift up to 35 pounds and push housekeeping cartsFlexible schedule with availability on weekends and holidaysPrevious housekeeping experience is helpful but not required—training providedPositive attitude, dependability, and a strong work ethicIf you enjoy helping others, staying active, and being part of a positive team, we'd love to welcome you to the Home2 Suites in Ellsworth. Apply today and help us keep our hotel feeling like home for every guest!