Join our team as a Housekeeper at the Hampton Inn Ellsworth! Do you take pride in making spaces sparkle and helping guests feel right at home? We’re looking for hard-working, dependable, and detail-oriented individuals to join our team as Housekeepers at the Hampton Inn in Ellsworth, Maine. This full-time seasonal position runs from spring through fall and is perfect for someone who enjoys working independently, staying active, and creating a welcoming environment for travelers.
As a Housekeeper, you’ll play a key role in ensuring that our guest rooms and public areas are clean, comfortable, and ready to impress. Your work behind the scenes helps us deliver the high standards that keep guests coming back.
At Witham Family Hotels, we value our people as much as our guests. Named one of the Best Places to Work in Maine since 2022, we foster a positive, inclusive workplace grounded in our core values of kindness, respect, inclusion, empowerment, excellence, integrity, and family.
We are an equal opportunity employer and believe our strength lies in our differences.
Position Details:
- Schedule: Full-time, seasonal (spring through fall)
- Hours: 40 hours/week with weekends, evenings, and holidays availability required
- Pay: Starting at $17.25/hour
Why You'll Love Working Here:
- Join a supportive, team-focused environment
- Enjoy an active role that keeps you moving
- Take pride in creating a clean, welcoming place for guests
- Work in a beautiful and friendly coastal town
What You May Not Know Is That We Also Offer Amazing Benefits and Perks:
- Paid Personal Leave (PPL): Earn 1 hour for every 40 hours worked during the calendar year
- Teladoc Virtual Care: 24/7 medical access for $30/month; free for dependents
- Dental and Vision Insurance: 80% employer-paid dental with up to 4 cleanings/year; vision now available
- End of Season Bonus
- Heating Savings Program with Irving and Dead River
- Core Values Program: Earn points toward branded gear
- Referral Bonus: Up to $1,000 for each full-time employee you refer
- Employee Discounts on stays, dining, and spa services across our properties and partner hotels
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Free, confidential support for life’s challenges
- Employee Relief Fund for unexpected emergencies
- Annual Flu Shot Clinic
- Witham Family Hotels Gala: An annual celebration of YOU
- Charitable Giving: Over $1 million donated locally through the Witham Family Hotels Charitable Fund
Key Responsibilities:
- Clean guest rooms to hotel and brand standards, including:
- Making beds, dusting, vacuuming, and sanitizing surfaces
- Cleaning and restocking bathrooms
- Replacing linens and towels
- Maintain cleanliness in public areas, including hallways, lobby, and restrooms
- Replenish supplies such as soap, shampoo, and toilet paper
- Remove trash and soiled linens from guest rooms and work areas
- Report maintenance issues or lost items to management promptly
- Follow all safety and sanitation guidelines
- Maintain a professional and courteous attitude with guests and coworkers
Skills & Requirements:
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Attention to detail and a commitment to cleanliness
- Physical ability to stand, bend, and lift throughout an 8-hour shift
- Ability to lift up to 35 pounds and push housekeeping carts
- Flexible schedule with availability on weekends and holidays
- Previous housekeeping experience is helpful but not required—training provided
- Positive attitude, dependability, and a strong work ethic
If you enjoy helping others, staying active, and being part of a positive team, we’d love to welcome you to the Hampton Inn Ellsworth. Apply today and help us keep our hotel feeling like home for every guest!