Housekeeping Publics
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Job DetailsJob Location: Yosemite CA - Yosemite National Park, CA 95321Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: High SchoolSalary Range: $17.50 - $17.50 HourlyJob Shift: AnyJob Category: General LaborCOMPENSATION: Starting at $17.50 per Hour
SNAPSHOT
A hands-on hospitality role where every day brings new adventures — both on the job and outside in Yosemite’s great outdoors.
IS THIS THE RIGHT JOB FOR ME?
Do you love making people happy and being part of a diverse team?
Have a strong work ethic and a positive attitude?
Enjoy the outdoors and living in a remote, nature-filled setting?
Want to gain housekeeping and guest service experience — with room to grow if you excel?
If that sounds like you, this might be the perfect role.
ABOUT US
We are a group of exceptional lodges bordering Yosemite National Park, near granite peaks, fresh mountain air, and some of the most iconic views in the world. We’re looking for Public Area Attendants who are excited about providing memorable hospitality experiences and helping support a fun and rewarding work environment.
WHY YOU’LL LOVE IT HERE
Competitive pay and benefits
Supportive, inclusive team culture
Knowledgeable coworkers who share expertise and guidance
Work where people vacation — hike, climb, explore, or relax in Yosemite’s beauty on your days off
WHAT WE OFFER
Sick pay in first year; paid time off thereafter
Healthcare benefits available within 90 days
401K eligible with company match after 1 year
Regular work schedule with specific days off
If living in lodge-owned housing, room & board available for fixed weekly cost
WHAT YOU WILL DO (JOB SUMMARY)
The Lodges are an amazing place to live, work and play year-round. We are looking for experienced Public Area Attendants with high standards to complete our talented housekeeping team at the lodge and manage a small staff of other Public Area Housekeepers. Our public housekeepers provide housekeeping services for our public buildings, guests' common areas, pool areas, staff housing, and staff common areas. We are looking for warm, friendly people with high standards and high integrity who have been top performers in their previous roles. We welcome seasonal or career-oriented applicants.
You’ll thrive in this role if you:
Enjoy helping guests and creating a welcoming environment
Are reliable, detail-oriented and organized
Can balance multiple tasks while maintaining food and safety standards
Work well independently and as part of a supportive team
QualificationsKEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Cleaning and stocking public areas such as bathrooms and common areas to standard
Cleaning, stocks, and maintaining outside walkways and pool areas
Maintain cleanliness of housekeeping vacuums, closets, storage areas and other equipment
Assist with other housekeeping duties as assigned
Comply with housekeeping policies and procedures
Communicate professionally at all times with all staff and management
Support team members and interns while fostering a positive work environment
Work safely, address/report safety issues, and use proper personal protective equipment
Comply with work shift schedules and break requirements
Perform other duties as assigned, including additional lodge support as needed
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
High School Diploma or GED; college degree a plus
Minimum one-year prior work experience in housekeeping other customer service/hospitality preferred
Experience successfully living/working in rural/remote environment preferred
COMPETENCIES/REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Strong guest service and hospitality focus
High attention to detail
Capable of self-supervision
Following instructions accurately and efficiently
Reliable, dependable and punctual
Works well as part of a team and supports others
Detail-oriented with good organizational skills
Follows company policies, procedures and safety standards
Adheres to sanitation requirements
Communicates appropriately, supportively and professionally
Adaptable, takes initiative, and able to multitask and troubleshoot in a fast-paced setting
Demonstrates good judgment, integrity, honesty and professionalism
Positive attitude and willingness to learn and grow
Leading a healthy, balanced, drug-free lifestyle
WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical environment requires employee to work both inside and outside in heat/cold, wet/humid, and dry/arid conditions, and to adhere to departmental uniform standards
Frequent walking, twisting, bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, sitting, climbing stairs
Ability to stand and move continuously
Lifting up to 50 pounds and moving carts weighing 300 pounds
Working with required chemicals and PPE
Shifts of up to 8 hours per day, plus periodic additional overtime hours and help covering additional shifts when needed
NOTE
We are an equal opportunity employer and extremely proud of our highly diverse team and embrace
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