Housekeeping Inspector - Oasis at Death Valley

Xanterra Travel Collection; California; On-site; USD 49,594,000 - 57,859,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Death Valley National Park pass

Free access to pool, golf course, rec/

Retail, Lodging and Travel Discounts

Planned employee trips and activities

$350 Referral Bonus Program

The adventure of a lifetime!

Job summary

Xanterra Travel Collection’s Oasis at Death Valley is seeking a dedicated housekeeping inspector to help maintain pristine guest rooms and public areas. Inspect daily rooms, ensure cleanliness, and uphold our service standards in a unique desert setting.

This full-time, year-round role offers a 40-hour week with weekends/evenings/holidays, housing options on-site, meals, and access to park amenities. If you value teamwork, reliability, and guest satisfaction, join us to deliver memorable

Qualifications

• 6 months to 1 year of customer service experience.
• Valid Driver’s License.
• Prior housekeeping or hotel/resort experience preferred.
• Able to work independently.
• Adhere to grooming standards.
• Able to work AM and PM Inspector shifts.
• Bilingual preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Supervises Guest Room Attendants and Housepersons; ensures productivity and cleanliness.
• Inspects checkout and stay-over rooms and coaches accordingly.
• Inspects hallways and public areas and coaches accordingly.
• Inspects and restocks supply closets; communicates par levels to be ordered.
• Reports occupancy statuses to PBX and housekeeping manager as needed.
• Uses in-room phone system and computer to update and track room statuses.
• Reports maintenance concerns to Engineering and Housekeeping Manager.
• Trainees and retraining of staff.
• Communicates to housekeeping management to assign deep-clean tasks.

Skills

Customer service

Independent worker

Grooming standards

Attention to detail

Shift flexibility

Bilingual

Driver's license

Job description

Live. Work. Explore.

We’re hiring Housekeeping Inspectors to Live. Work. Explore. in Death Valley National Park!

The Oasis at Death Valley is situated in a lush, spring-fed desert oasis, surrounded by the vast and arid desert of Death Valley National Park. The Oasis operates the historic AAA Four Diamond Inn and Ranch, restaurants, gift shops, and the world's lowest elevation golf course. Both hotels are open year-round and feature swimming pools fed by naturally warm local springs.

Job Summary

Inspects all guest rooms daily to ensure cleanliness and assesses the condition according to established guidelines and standards as set by the Housekeeping Manager.

The Details

Position Type: Full-Time, Year-Round or Seasonal

Season Dates: As soon as possible, Approximately 3 weeks out

Pay: $18.15/hr

Schedule: Typical schedule is 40 hours, 5 days/per week (will include weekends, evenings, and holidays)

Why the Oasis at Death Valley?

Death Valley National Park is in the northern Mojave Desert in California and is the largest National Park outside of Alaska. With incredibly diverse ecosystems, sand dunes, mountains, and America's lowest elevations, Death Valley is an incredible place to call home. We are a welcoming community who work hard, share a real passion for the environment, and enjoy crafting memorable experiences for our guests.

Life at the Oasis

• Employee housing (dormitory-style) and on-site employee meals (cafeteria-style) provided at low cost
• Free on-site laundry facility, Wi-Fi (limited bandwidth)
• 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

Full-Time, Year-Round

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Paid Time Off and Holidays
• Disability Insurance
• 401k with match
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Programs
• Learning and Development Programs

Seasonal

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

Perks

• Free Death Valley National Park pass
• Free access to pool, golf course, rec center, gym and sports court
• Retail, Lodging and Travel Discounts
• Planned employee trips and activities
• $350 Referral Bonus Program
• The adventure of a lifetime!

Responsibilities

• Supervises Guest Room Attendants and Housepersons. Ensures maximum productivity and guest room/area cleanliness.
• Inspects each checkout and stay-over room in assigned section, and addresses concerns through coaching; communicates opportunities to the housekeeping manager.
• Inspects all hallways and public areas as assigned, and addresses concerns through coaching; communicates opportunities to the housekeeping manager.
• Inspects and restocks supply closets in assigned section throughout the day and at the end of shift. Communicates amenities par levels of that need to be ordered.
• Reports occupancy statuses for assigned section to PBX and housekeeping manager as needed.
• Uses in-room phone system to update room statuses in a prompt and timely manner.
• Learns and uses computer system to ensure accuracy of room statuses throughout the day.
• Immediately reports maintenance concerns to Engineering and Housekeeping Manager and adjusts room availability accordingly.
• Immediately reports and turns in all lost and found items to Fire, Life, and Safety.
• Cleans guest rooms when necessary.
• Cleans public areas when necessary.
• Cleans administrative offices and restrooms when necessary.
• Checks Out of Order rooms to see if MRs are complete.
• Training new employees and retraining when necessary.
• Communicates to housekeeping management to assign any rooms for deep clean.
• Responsible for keeping a Master sheet for any projects. Ensuring the project is completed in a timely manner.
• Other duties as assigned by housekeeping management.

Qualifications

• At least 6 months to 1-year previous customer service experience.
• Must have a valid Driver’s License
• Prior experience experience in housekeeping, preferably in a hotel, resort, or healthcare setting strongly preferred.
• Must be able to work independently.
• Must adhere to grooming standards.
• Must adhere to all OSHA and company guidelines when using cleaning materials.
• Must be available for AM and PM Inspector shifts.
• Bilingual preferred but not required.

Physical Requirements include

• Must be able to lift 50 pounds.
• Must be able to bend, push, pull, kneel, lift and stand for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to work in extreme temperatures.

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.