Housekeeper - Home2 Suites

Witham Family Hotels•Ellsworth, ME

15h•Onsite

About The Position

Join our team as a Housekeeper at the Home2 Suites in Ellsworth, Maine. We are looking for hard-working, dependable, and detail-oriented individuals to ensure guest rooms and public areas are clean, comfortable, and ready to impress. This is a full-time, year-round position perfect for someone who enjoys working independently, staying active, and creating a welcoming environment for travelers. Your work behind the scenes is crucial in delivering the high standards that keep guests returning. At Witham Family Hotels, we value our people and foster a positive, inclusive workplace grounded in core values of kindness, respect, inclusion, empowerment, excellence, integrity, and family. We are an equal opportunity employer.

Requirements

Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Attention to detail and a commitment to cleanliness.
Physical ability to stand, bend, and lift throughout an 8-hour shift.
Ability to lift up to 35 pounds and push housekeeping carts.
Flexible schedule with availability on weekends and holidays.
Positive attitude, dependability, and a strong work ethic.

Nice To Haves

Previous housekeeping experience is helpful but not required—training provided.

Responsibilities

Clean guest rooms to hotel and brand standards, including making beds, dusting, vacuuming, and sanitizing surfaces.
Clean and restock bathrooms.
Replace linens and towels.
Maintain cleanliness in public areas, including hallways, lobby, and restrooms.
Replenish supplies such as soap, shampoo, and toilet paper.
Remove trash and soiled linens from guest rooms and work areas.
Replace 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 guest.
Rotate 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 area.
Monitor laundry supplies and report equipment issues or maintenance concerns as needed.
Report maintenance issues or lost items to management promptly.
Follow all safety and sanitation guidelines.
Maintain a professional and courteous attitude with guests and coworkers.
Work collaboratively with fellow housekeeping team members to ensure daily cleaning and laundry goals are met.

Benefits

PTO (Paid Time Off): Earn up to 136 hours in your first year.
Health Insurance: Multiple plans, with 80% of the cost covered—including family options.
Dental & Vision Insurance: Dental plan with up to 4 cleanings a year, 80% cost covered. 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: Company covers 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.
Annual Flu Shot Clinic.
Witham Family Hotels Gala: An annual celebration recognizing employees.
Community Giving: The Witham Family Hotels Charitable Fund has donated over one million dollars to local organizations.