Seasonal Piecework Housekeeper

First Chair Destinations•Jay, VT

About The Position

The Seasonal Piecework Housekeeper professionally cleans and maintains a portfolio of vacation rental properties, ensuring homes meet company standards and are welcoming for guests and owners. Work includes cleaning all surfaces, handling laundry and linens, replenishing consumable amenities, removing trash, maintaining hot tubs (with on-site training), and identifying damage or maintenance needs. The role requires travel between worksites and may involve working indoors or outdoors in varied settings and weather conditions. The seasonal dates are November 2, 2026, through March 31, 2027, for 20–30 hours per week. The schedule varies with reservations, and shifts may include early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays. Compensation is $22 per hour for training, required meetings, non-post-reservation cleans, and paid time off; piece-rate cleans range from $51 to $133 each. Compensation for supply pickup and drive time to and from piece-rate assignments is included in the applicable piece rate. An employment offer is contingent on successfully completing a background check.

Requirements

Reliable personal transportation is essential because the role involves frequent travel between worksites.
Must be dependable, self-motivated, and able to work independently while contributing positively to a collaborative team.
Must be comfortable communicating with people online or in person and sharing information clearly and thoughtfully.
Must be flexible to work shifts that may include early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Must be able to move freely and perform activities including balancing, climbing, crawling, driving, squatting, standing, stooping, walking, bending, pushing, pulling, reaching, and repetitive hand and finger motions.
Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds without assistance.
If required to drive a personal vehicle for work, must have reliable transportation, a valid driver's license, and be at least 18 years old.
If required to drive a company vehicle, must have a valid driver's license, be at least 21 years old, and have been a licensed driver for at least three years.
Employment is contingent upon successfully completing a background check.

Nice To Haves

Experience working in the hotel, hospitality, vacation, or a similar industry is highly preferred.
Prior housekeeping experience is a bonus but is not required; training is available.
Tech-savvy, with experience using digital systems and applications and comfort using mobile apps, tablets, and software platforms.

Responsibilities

Professionally clean and maintain vacation rental properties according to prescribed company standards and procedures.
Sweep, vacuum, mop, dust, and wash surfaces.
Move reasonably portable furniture to clean underneath and behind it.
Assist with laundry and linens as needed.
Create a welcoming environment for guests and owners by ensuring homes are clean and cared for.
Identify and report property damage or needed repairs, creating maintenance tickets as necessary.
Collect and remove trash and debris.
Meet and maintain required housekeeping metrics.
Attend mandatory individual and team meetings.
Replenish consumable items such as soap and paper products.
Maintain hot tubs as needed.