Cleaning Specialists - Winter 2026/27

POWDR; Bend (OR); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free employee season pass

Discounts across the resort

401k with up to 5% company match and v

Job summary

Mt. Bachelor, operated by POWDR, seeks a Cleaning Specialist in Lodge Services to maintain clean facilities across the resort. You will perform custodial tasks, respond to service calls, assist with event setups, and help guests by keeping areas pristine and safe.

The role emphasizes teamwork, reliability, and strong communication, with duties spanning lodging spaces and public areas. A valid driver’s license is preferred and the position offers varied full‑time or part‑time hours.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required or preferred; cleaning experience beneficial.
• Must be comfortable with standing, lifting (up to 50 lbs with help).
• Driver’s license preferred.

Responsibilities

• Clean and maintain facilities in lodges and mountain facilities.
• Assist with laundry and vacuuming; empty garbage and wipe down surfaces.
• Clean restrooms, kitchens and bar areas; manage recycling.
• Follow safety policies and SDS information sheets; respond to service requests.

Skills

Guest service experience

Strong communicator

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Cleaning experience preferred

Tools

Hand tools

Job description

Location: Bend, Oregon

Are you interested in delivering memorable experiences, enhancing people’s lives and having fun while doing it? This shared mission of POWDR and Mt. Bachelor creates a fun and inspiring culture that we live every day. We look for employees who are passionate about sharing mountain culture, have a positive attitude, are problem solvers and care about winning as a team. Our vision drives us to deliver exceptional experiences and it’s our employees who become the true moment makers here at Mt. Bachelor.

This role comes with amazing perks & benefits because we want our employees to Work Where You Play!

• Free employee season pass and free or discounted dependent(s) season pass
• Free and discounted friends & family day passes
• Free transportation to & from Bend, Sunriver, and La Pine
• Discounts across the resort (food & beverage, retail, rentals, lessons & more)
• Winter season employee housing program & Summer season camping program
• 401k with up to 5% company match & immediate vesting
• Discounted daycare onsite at Mt. Bachelor
• Local & national discounts (YETI, Burton, Dell, Subaru, Nokian, Sunriver Golf, Mammut, & more)
• Free reciprocal access for employees to other POWDR resorts & 50% day passes at IKON pass resorts

Position Summary

Lodge Services is a detail-oriented, hardworking position. The Cleaning Specialist performs custodial and maintenance duties in lodges and around mountain facilities; troubleshoots, responds to emergency calls for service; implements setup and possibly takedown for a wide variety of mountain and community events; works closely with employees and the public to meet the custodial needs of the area; and resolves problems to ensure efficient and safe operations.

Essential Functions/Major Responsibilities

• Clean and maintain facilities, following and enforcing cleaning checklists.
• Assist with Laundry.
• Vacuum and clean carpets.
• Empty garbage, wipe down surfaces.
• Clean restrooms, kitchens, and bar areas.
• Collects recycled materials, including cardboard.
• Understands and follows Lodge Service and Mt. Bachelor policies.
• Aware of chemicals used and knows where to find SDS information sheets.
• Follows all Safety matrix topics and helps teammates maintain a safe working environment.

Secondary Function

Assist other departments as needed.

Job Scope

In addition to our wilderness environment, we want to provide an environment of cleanliness at the resort. The Lodge Service staff are responsible for the cleanliness of the resort and are front-line representatives of Mt. Bachelor, given the nature of working in multiple locations across the resort. They have the opportunity to help and answer guest questions. You are expected to complete all your job duties and take the initiative to clean anything that requires your attention.

Interpersonal Contacts

This position is a front-line, guest-facing position, interacting with every department.

Specific Job Skills

• License/Certifications: Current and valid driver’s license preferred.
• Technical: Some hand tool knowledge.
• Physical Capabilities: Able to lift at least 25 lbs alone, 50lbs with help, and remain on feet all day
• Additional: Professional demeanor, guest service experience, and strong communicator

Education/Related Experience

• Minimum education required: High school diploma or equivalent experience
• Minimum time in related position: Cleaning experience preferred

Current Hiring Rate: $19/hour

Minimum Age Requirement: 18+

Schedule: Full-Time & Part-Time

Come Work Where You Play!

Please be aware incomplete applications will not be accepted or reviewed. Mt. Bachelor is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Mt. Bachelor is committed to creating a quality work environment which makes full use of the talents and contributions of all employees without regard to race, color, religion, national origin or citizenship status, sex, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, disability or military status.