Custodian - Yellowstone National Park

Xanterra; New York (NY); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a vibrant team in Yellowstone National Park as a custodian, where your enthusiasm for hospitality and nature will shine. This seasonal position offers the chance to engage with guests while maintaining the beauty of the park. Enjoy a supportive community and a fast-paced work environment with opportunities for growth. With employee housing, meals, and unique perks like free park passes, this role promises an adventure of a lifetime. If you're ready to contribute to memorable experiences in one of the most stunning locations, this is the opportunity for you!

Benefits

Employee housing

Free on-site laundry

No state taxes

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness Program

Learning and Development Program

Free National Park pass

Employee Recreation Program

Retail and Travel Discounts

$350 Referral Bonus

Qualifications

• Ability to work with little to no supervision.
• Knowledge of carpet and floor care helpful, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Clean public lobbies, restrooms, and other guest use areas.
• Comply with housekeeping policies and procedures.
• Assist other departments as needed.

Skills

Positive guest experience

Ability to work independently

Knowledge of cleaning equipment

Job description

Live. Work. Explore. as a part of our lodging team in Yellowstone National Park!

Are you enthusiastic about hospitality, people, and beautiful places? By working at Yellowstone National Park, you will get all three! As a custodian, you will play a vital role in supporting the day-to-day administrative functions that keep the park running smoothly.

Job Summary:

Custodians are responsible for cleaning public lobbies, restrooms, other guest use areas, and working together as a tight-knit team in indoor and outdoor settings.

The Details:
Position Type: Seasonal
Season Dates: April 2025 - November 2025
Pay: $15.75/hr
Schedule: Typical schedule is 40 hours, 5 days per week (may include weekends, evenings, and holidays)

Why Yellowstone National Park?
We are a welcoming community who work hard, share a real passion for the environment, and enjoy crafting memorable experiences for our guests. As part of the Xanterra Travel Collection, we are the primary authorized concessionaire in Yellowstone, and proud stewards of the park.

Life in Yellowstone:

• Employee housing (dormitory-style) and on-site employee meals (cafeteria-style) provided at low cost
• Free on-site laundry facility, Wi-Fi (limited bandwidth), and utilities included
• No Wyoming state taxes deducted from your paycheck
• A fast-paced, exciting work environment with plenty of upward mobility and growth opportunities
• Meet people of all ages from all over the country and world!

Benefits:

• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Program
• Learning and Development Program

Perks:

• Free Yellowstone & Grand Teton National Park pass
• Employee Recreation Program (recreation centers, athletics, gear rentals, seminars, van trips, hiking, and more)
• Access to discounted services at Yellowstone Medical Clinics operated by STGi
• Employee discounts at local gateway communities
• Retail, Lodging and Travel Discounts
• $350 Referral Bonus Program
• The adventure of a lifetime!

Responsibilities:

• Provide our guests with the best in service, courtesy, and care. Clean public lobbies, restrooms, and other guest use areas as assigned.
• Comply with housekeeping policies and procedures.
• Comply with proper biohazard clean up procedures.
• Comply with key security and use procedures.
• Comply with procedures for chemical use.
• Comply with environmental policies and procedures.
• Comply with work shift schedules in a thorough and timely manner.
• Work safely to avoid injuries and accidents including wearing proper Personal Protective Equipment.
• When finding unsafe conditions and maintenance concerns, address immediately by turning in maintenance Service Requests.
• Maintain cleanliness of housekeeping vacuums, closets, storage areas, and other equipment.
• Learn about location and hours to be able to assist guests with their questions.
• Assist other departments as needed, including six-day work weeks during times of staffing needs.
• Assist with other duties as assigned by the Manager or Assistant Manager.

Qualifications:

• Ability to work with little to no supervision.
• Knowledge of carpet and floor care and proper use of cleaning equipment helpful, but not required.
• Ability to provide a positive guest experience for interactions with guests.

Physical Requirements include:

• Stretching, walking, lifting up to 50 pounds, bending, kneeling, and climbing up and down stairs each shift.
• Making beds, stripping rooms, and cleaning toilets.
• The ability to push 50-75 pounds on a daily basis, moving carts and bins.
• Working with required chemicals daily.
• Ability to work at night, and possibly over-night hours and shifts.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.