Housekeeper

The Inn at Ocean's Edge; Lincolnville (ME); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted stays

Discounted food & beverage

Job summary

The Inn at Ocean's Edge in Lincolnville, ME is seeking dedicated Housekeepers to join our team. You will clean guest rooms, corridors, and public areas, ensuring pristine spaces for guests with attention to detail.

We offer full-time and part-time positions for the season (April 20 – October 28) with compensation of $18-$20 per hour plus a 7% bonus. Start date is April 20, 2026. Benefits include discounted stays and dining at affiliated properties.

Qualifications

• Must be eligible to work in the United States.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Ability to communicate in English, both orally and written, with guests and employees.

Responsibilities

• Clean guest rooms and public spaces daily (beds, bathrooms, linens, amenities).
• Stock housekeeping carts and closets; maintain supplies and inventory.
• Assist with end-of-shift duties and ensure security of keys and rooms.
• Greet guests warmly and coordinate with team to meet cleanliness standards.

Skills

English proficiency

Job description

Comejoin The Inn at Ocean's Edge housekeeping team. With your help we will continueto provide the absolute best of services for travelers from all around theworld, while they enjoy their vacation on the shores of Penobscot Bay. We areseeking team members who love to be organized, have an eye for small details,and are self-motivated. Theonly thing better than overlooking the gorgeous ocean, surrounded by luxuriousgardens and scenery, is the people you will be working with! You will be a big part of a small andfun team.

Location:

The Inn At Ocean's Edge, Lincolnville, ME

Hours:

Full-time and part-time available,15 - 40 hours per week

Compensation:

$18-$20 per hour, depending on experience + plus bonus equaling 7% of wages earned.

Seasonal Position:

April 20 through Oct 28

Start date:

April 20, 2026

Benefits:

• Discounted stays and food & beverage at affiliated properties

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Members of our Housekeeping Team work together to guarantee our guests clean spaces which will exceed their expectations. Working alone or with a partner, each Housekeeper is responsible for the cleanliness of guest rooms, hallways, activity areas, and public spaces on the property. Major responsibilities include servicing accommodations according to property procedures, replacing bed linens and supplying guest room amenities as well as end of shift duties such as stocking housekeeping carts and closets. This position requires strong attention to detail and the ability to work without constant direct supervision.

SUMMARY OF ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Maintain a neat and professional appearance with a properly cleaned uniform.
• Using provided supplies, clean and maintain guest rooms and public spaces. This includes, but is not limited to making beds, changing bed linens, cleaning bathrooms, supplying amenities, dusting, vacuuming, mopping, sweeping, washing windows, replacing light bulbs, folding linens, as well as removing dirty linens, towels, garbage and recycling, all with attention to detail and to the standards set by property management.
• Must work with a variety of cleaning chemicals, following appropriate directions and in accordance with OSHA and State of Maine regulations.
• Must be able to push cleaning cart with supplies and equipment on both inside and outside surfaces. Work with colleagues to keep storage areas cleaned and supplied.
• Greet guests warmly and politely, using discretion to avoid disturbing guests in rooms or public spaces. Understand how everything operates in guest rooms (climate control, fireplaces, fans, lighting, etc) and be able to explain operation to our guests.
• Responsible for security of any room or supply closet keys, as well as for respecting the personal property and privacy of guests while working in guest rooms.
• Be prepared to answer basic questions about the property, activities, etc., or know where to refer guests for answers.
• Work with other members of the Housekeeping Team to ensure that guest's need are continually met. Make front desk staff aware of any special needs so that notes can be made for future visits.
• Handle and communicate guest requests, special needs, guest room or public space maintenance issues and guest complaints in a professional manner.
• Label and submit all lost and found items according to property procedures.
• Understand personal sanitation, the use of personal protective equipment and how to handle unsanitary linens, bodily fluids, etc. Be aware of ways to prevent personal injury from improper reaching, lifting, stretching and carrying.
• Know who to notify in case of broken equipment or unsafe/unsanitary conditions.
• Manually handle/lift/carry product up to 60 pounds between knee and shoulders.
• Must have bilateral fine manipulation of both hands which may be repetitive for entire shift.
• Must be vertically mobile working in limited space for entire shift.
• Protect the assets of this property and Migis Hotel Group.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be eligible to work in the United States of America.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Ability to communicate in English, both orally and written, with guests and employees, some of whom will require high levels of patience, tact and diplomacy.
• Ability to work as a part of a team.
• Ability to understand verbal directions, labels on chemicals, and other workplace safety signage.
• Active listening and observation skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and deal with deadlines, and stressful situations during busy periods.