Piecework Housekeeper

First Chair Destinations; Augusta (ME); On-site; USD 440 - 3,900; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental & Vision Insurance

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Time Off (PTO) & Holidays

Paid Flexible Time Off & Holidays

Paid Sick Leave

Job summary

First Chair Destinations is seeking a meticulous vacation rental housekeeper to professionally clean and maintain a portfolio of properties. You will perform thorough cleaning including sweeping, vacuuming, mopping, dusting, and moving furniture to ensure every surface sparkles.

Your role includes handling laundry, restocking amenities, maintaining hot tubs (training provided), and identifying maintenance needs to deliver pristine, comfortable homes for guests and homeowners.

Qualifications

• Experience in hotel, hospitality, vacation or similar cleaning environments preferred.
• Training provided on hot tub maintenance and general upkeep.
• Dependable transportation and ability to travel between worksites.

Responsibilities

• Professionally clean and maintain a portfolio of vacation rental properties.
• Sweep, vacuum, mop, dust, and move furniture to clean under/behind surfaces.
• Assist with laundry and linen as needed.
• Create a welcoming environment for guests and owners by ensuring homes are clean and cared for.
• Identify damages or needed repairs and create maintenance tickets.
• Collect and remove trash and debris.
• Meet and maintain required housekeeping metrics.
• Attend mandatory meetings.
• Replenish consumables such as soaps and paper products.
• Maintain hot tubs; training provided on-site.
• Other duties as assigned in hospitality environments.

Skills

Tech-savvy

Digital systems

Mobile apps

Reliable transportation

Independent worker

People communication

Cleaning expertise

Tools

Cleaning equipment

Job description

We offer exceptional vacation homes across the country’s most celebrated ski towns and coastal retreats. Each property is carefully selected, locally managed, and held to an uncompromising standard of care. We live and work in the communities we serve, which means every stay comes with generous local knowledge, genuine hospitality, and the confidence that what you booked is exactly what you’ll find.

We’re proud to offer a competitive benefits package designed to support our employees both at work and beyond. Benefits and eligibility may vary by position and are subject to change. Full plan details and terms will be provided during onboarding.

• Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Paid Time Off (PTO)& Holidays (non-exempt employees)
• Paid Flexible Time Off & Holidays (exempt employees only)
• Paid Sick Leave

Benefits are subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plan documents, which govern in the event of any discrepancy. The Company reserves the right to modify, suspend, or terminate benefit plans and programs at any time.

About This Job

You’ll professionally clean and maintain a portfolio of vacation rental properties, performing thorough cleaning including sweeping, vacuuming, mopping, dusting, and moving furniture to ensure every surface sparkles. Your role involves creating welcoming environments by handling laundry, restocking amenities, maintaining hot tubs (training provided), and identifying any maintenance needs or damages. This position is perfect for someone who takes pride in attention to detail and wants to directly impact guests’ vacation experiences by delivering pristine, comfortable homes.

Compensation + Schedule

• $39 minimum to $350maximum per clean. Compensation for time picking up supplies, as well as drive time to and from piece rate assignments, are included in the applicable piece rate.
• You will be paid $20 per hour less payroll deductions and all required withholdings for training, required meetings, non-post reservation cleans, and paid time off.
• 20 - 30 hours per week
• Weekends and holidays may be required

Essential Job Functions

• Professionally clean and maintain a portfolio of vacation rental properties using cleaning procedures and products in conformance with prescribed company standards.
• Sweeping, vacuuming, mopping, dusting, and washing all surfaces.
• Move all reasonably portable furniture in rooms to clean under and behind.
• Assist with laundry and linen as needed.
• Create a welcoming environment for our guests and owners by ensuring homes are clean and cared for.
• Identify and note any damages or needed repairs to homes. Create maintenance tickets as necessary.
• Collect and remove trash and debris.
• Meet and maintain required Housekeeping metrics.
• Attend all mandatory individual and team meetings.
• Replenish consumable items such as soaps and paper products.
• Maintain hot tubs as needed; no experience necessary - we offer on-site training.
• Other duties as assigned because every day is different in hospitality!

Skills + Qualifications

• Experience working in hotel, hospitality, vacation or similar industry is highly preferred.
• Prior housekeeping experience is a bonus but not required - we can train!
• Tech-savvy with experience using various digital systems and applications and comfortable using mobile apps, tablets, and various software platforms.
• This role involves frequent travel between worksites, so reliable personal transportation is essential.
• Dependable and prepared. Showing up on time and ready to go is key to creating great stays for our guests and peace of mind for our homeowners.
• Must be dependable, self-motivated, and able to work independently while contributing positively to a collaborative team environment.
• Comfortable talking to people—online or in person—and being able to share information in a way that’s clear, thoughtful, and represents the company in a positive way always.

Workplace Environment + Physical Requirements

• Work may take place indoors or outdoors, in a variety of settings including private homes, resorts, offices, and laundry facilities — often in varying weather conditions.
• We’re in hospitality and our schedules can change based on guest and homeowner needs. Shifts may include early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays. We require flexibility to support this.
• Reliable transportation required.
• Regular travel within the locally assigned market and / or region market dependent.
• Ability to move freely (balancing, climbing, crawling, driving, squatting, standing, stooping, walking, bending, pushing, pulling, reaching, and repetitive hand/finger motions) and lift up to a maximum of fifty (50) pounds without assistance.

This job description does not identify every requirement of the position. First Chair may change position requirements, responsibilities, and work environment at any time with or without notice.

Some positions may require that you drive a personal vehicle and/or company vehicle for work purposes. Employees who are required to drive a personal vehicle must have reliable transportation, a valid driver’s license, and be at least 18 years of age. Employees who are required to drive a company vehicle must have a valid driver’s license, be at least 21 years of age, and have been a licensed driver for no less than 3 years.

An offer of employment for this role will be contingent upon the successful completion of a background check.