Piecework Housekeeper

First Chair Destinations•Bethel, ME

11h•$39 - $350•Onsite

About The Position

Professionally clean and maintain a portfolio of vacation rental properties to company standards, helping create pristine, comfortable, and welcoming homes for guests and owners. Work includes thorough cleaning, laundry and linen assistance, replenishing consumable items, maintaining hot tubs as needed (training provided), and identifying and reporting damage or maintenance needs. The role requires travel between local worksites, reliable transportation, flexibility to accommodate guest and homeowner needs, and the ability to work independently while contributing to a team. The position offers 20–30 hours per week, with hours that may flex up to 40. Weekends are required, and weekends and holidays may be required. Shifts may include early mornings and evenings. Compensation is $20 per hour, less required deductions and withholdings, for training, required meetings, non-post-reservation cleans, and paid time off. Each clean pays between $39 and $350; applicable piece rates include compensation for picking up supplies and drive time to and from piece-rate assignments.

Requirements

Reliable personal transportation for frequent travel between worksites.
Dependable, self-motivated, punctual, and able to work independently while contributing positively to a collaborative team environment.
Comfortable using digital systems, mobile apps, tablets, and software platforms.
Able to communicate clearly and thoughtfully with people online or in person and represent the company positively.
Able to move freely, including balancing, climbing, crawling, driving, squatting, standing, stooping, walking, bending, pushing, pulling, reaching, and performing repetitive hand and finger motions.
Able to lift up to 50 pounds without assistance.
A background check must be completed successfully as a condition of an employment offer.
A valid driver’s license and minimum age requirements apply when driving a personal or company vehicle for work: at least 18 for a personal vehicle and at least 21, with at least three years licensed, for a company vehicle.

Nice To Haves

Experience in the hotel, hospitality, vacation, or a similar industry is highly preferred.
Prior housekeeping experience is a bonus but not required; training is available.

Responsibilities

Professionally clean and maintain vacation rental properties using prescribed company procedures, products, and standards.
Sweep, vacuum, mop, dust, and wash surfaces.
Move reasonably portable furniture to clean underneath and behind it.
Assist with laundry and linen as needed.
Help ensure homes are clean and cared for to create a welcoming environment for guests and owners.
Identify and note property damage or needed repairs, and create 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 soaps and paper products.
Maintain hot tubs as needed; on-site training is provided.
Perform other duties as assigned.