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Overview
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 Housekeeper you will play a vital role in supporting the day-to-day administrative functions that keep the park running smoothly.
Job Summary:
Housekeepers (we call them Room Attendants) are responsible for cleaning, restocking, and maintaining rooms of a hotel or cabins. You will maintain a pleasant ambiance by meeting tidiness and cleanliness standards throughout the location, creating a better and safer guest environment.
The Details:Position Type: SeasonalSeason Dates: April 2026- October 2026Pay: $15.70/hourSchedule: 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
- Clean and prepare guest rooms to time and cleanliness standards including changing bed sheets, cleaning bathrooms, etc.
- Provide our guests with the best in service, courtesy, and care.
- Maintain Room Attendant cart and related equipment such as vacuums and mops.
- Work safely to avoid injuries and accidents including wearing proper Personal Protective Equipment.
- Report unsafe conditions and maintenance concerns to the Rooms Inspector.
- Comply with procedures for chemical use and room cleaning systems.
- Comply with key security and use procedures.
- Comply with proper Lost & Found procedures.
- Comply with environmental policies and procedures.
- Assist with maintaining linen room cleanliness and complete linen counts as required.
- Maintain knowledge 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.
- Perform other assignments as required.
Qualifications
- Ability to follow instructions and count accurately.
- Ability to follow work patterns consistently.
- Ability to communicate with others effectively.
- No prior experience necessary.
Physical Requirements include:
- Stretching, walking, lifting up to 50 pounds, bending, kneeling, and climbing up and down stairs each shift.
- Making beds, stripping rooms, cleaning toilets each shift.
- Complete a list of 14 - 20 rooms (with and without bath units).
- The ability to push 50-75 pounds on a frequent basis, moving housekeeping carts and several hundred-pound linen bins.
- Working with required chemicals daily.
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.