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Estimated Pay $18 per hour
Hours Full-time, Part-time
Location Vineyard Haven, Massachusetts

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Job Description
ABOUT HI USA

HI USA is a nonprofit organization founded on an enduring belief in the power of travel to foster a deeper understanding of people, places, and the world around. For over 80 years, HI USA has provided a network of affordable hostels to facilitate interaction among people from diverse backgrounds, from across the country and around the world.

We are currently accepting applications for the housekeeping associate position at our Martha's Vineyard hostel. The housekeeping associate performs a combination of tasks which maintain the hostel in a clean and orderly manner, thereby contributing to a pleasant, positive guest experience.


Positions do not provide housing.

Position is Full Time and the hourly rate is $19-22 (DOE). Season will run generally from early May to end of September.

Must be available to work weekends and holidays throughout the season. Training will be provided but applicants must bring a passion for working with the public, serving guests and an appreciation for travel and the HI USA mission.

Responsibilities:

  • Clean and prepare guest rooms, dorms, and bathrooms meeting established standards.
  • Mop and vacuum all floors and sweep hostel grounds daily.
  • Perform laundry room functions including washing, sorting, folding, and ensuring rooms are properly stocked.
  • Change and wash all bed linens, bedspreads, blankets, and towels as needed.
  • Wash and put away kitchen dishes and utensils.
  • Clean and disinfect sinks, toilets, and tub/shower. Restock soap, and toilet paper as needed.
  • Wash windows and window coverings in all rooms as needed.
  • Dust all counter tops, dresser tops, furniture, paintings and door jams in rooms and hallways as needed.
  • Empty all trash cans and recycling on a daily basis and dispose of in designated areas.
  • Report any broken items such as beds, chairs, and fixtures to management.
  • Assure all unnecessary lights are turned off as required.
  • Assist in maintain inventory of housekeeping supplies.
  • Light maintenance, kitchen maintenance, and grounds keeping as required by hostel.

Skills/Qualifications:

  • High school diploma or GED
  • Lifting and stretching required for bed making, furniture movement, storage of deliveries, yard work, and basic maintenance.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a larger team
  • Customer service experience a plus
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Ability to multi-task
  • Minimum six months of hostel or hotel experience preferred
  • Must be willing to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as schedule requires

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and use hands and arms. The employee is frequently to stand, walk, talk, and hear.  The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close and peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.