Upholstery Maintenance Worker - Woodland's Hotel

Upholstery Maintenance Worker - Woodland's Hotel Job Category : HOUSEKEEPING Requisition Number : UPHOL003832 Posted : October 19, 2026 Full-Time On-site Rate : $19.54 USD per hour Locations Showing 1 location Description Who We Are Founded in 1926, the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation is a private, not-for-profit educational, historic, and cultural institution that owns and operates one of the largest and best-known museum complexes in the world. Our mission is "that the future may learn from the past" through preserving and restoring 18th-century Williamsburg, Virginia’s colonial capital. We engage, inform, and inspire people to learn about this historic capital, the events that occurred here, and the diverse peoples who helped shape a new nation. Today, Colonial Williamsburg is the largest living history museum in the U.S. The Historic Area is the 301-acre restored colonial capital with 88 original buildings and 525 buildings reconstructed to how they appeared in the 18th century through extensive archaeological, architectural, and documentary research. The Historic Area is staffed by highly trained, historically dressed interpreters and expert tradespeople who bring the 18th century to life. The Foundation also owns and operates two world-class museums, the DeWitt Wallace Decorative Arts Museum, and the Abby Aldrich Rockefeller Folk Art Museum, and a renowned research library, the John D Rockefeller Jr Library. Additionally, Colonial Williamsburg is home to five world class accommodations at the Williamsburg Inn, Williamsburg Lodge Autograph Collection, the Giffin Hotel, the Williamsburg Woodlands Hotels and Suites and the unique Colonial Houses in the Historical Area. Visitors may also indulge in food and drink at our many on site restaurants and taverns that blend a historically inspired dining experience with today’s evolved tastes. Each year over 5 million people visit Williamsburg and another 20 million engage with us digitally. About the Position: The Upholstery Maintenance Worker assists Room Attendants as needed to clean and prepare guest rooms. This position also assists Public Space Attendants and Housekeeping Attendants with housekeeping related duties as requested. Main Duties: Maintains quality of upholstered furniture, carpets, drapery and curtains in guest rooms and public spaces. Assists Room Attendants as needed to clean and prepare guest rooms. Assists Public Space Attendants and Housekeeping Attendants with housekeeping related duties as requested. Responsible for completing bi-weekly supply inventories. Steam cleaning drapes and upholstered furniture pieces; Knows how to strip, wax and polish vinyl floors; Maintains regular floor maintenance with all vinyl and tiled floors; Ability to identify stains and treat them accordingly; Clean heavy traffic areas routinely; Communicates with the front desk about guest needs; Has the ability to assist with minor repairs throughout the shift; R esponds to guest emergencies; Exercises courtesy with guests and coworkers during entire shift; Performs other duties as required. Upon being hired for this position, you will enter a Probationary status, working up to 40 hours per week. Upon completion of the probationary period, you could become benefit eligible. Qualifications: High school diploma or G.E.D. Knowledge on how to operate commercial carpet cleaning equipment and chemicals; Knowledge on how to operate vinyl floor, tile and grout commercial cleaning equipment and chemicals; Familiar on how to apply carpet protection and disinfect and deodorize carpeted areas; Familiar with the use of commercial steam cleaner; Ability to lift up to 75 pounds; Works occasional weekends and holidays. Ability to: (1)understand and follow oral and written instructions for work performed; (2) record and account for completion of tasks; (3) employ and maintain equipment e.g. extractor, buffer/bonnet; (4) maintain standards listed below. NOTE: May work at other Colonial Williamsburg Hotels during emergency situations. Physical requirements include, but are not limited to: (1) transporting objects weighing up to 150 pounds; (2) heavy cleaning and high and low dusting; (3) a great amount of walking in all types of weather and on a variety of surfaces; (4) working with some cleaning equipment and chemicals. The Williamsburg Woodlands Conference Center Hotel & Suites : nestled on the edge of a 40-acre pine forest conveniently located right at the starting point of the 18th century-- the Visitor Center for Colonial Williamsburg. Guests at the Conference Center can follow the Nature Trail to the Historic Area, or just hop on a shuttle bus to get around. This guest and conference facility combines the ambiance of an American folk art motif with contemporary comforts and conveniences. 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