Resort Housekeeper
Summer 2026 on the Shores of the “Caribbean of the Rockies”
Imagine finishing your shift, grabbing your towel and walking straight to a lake so blue that people call it the Caribbean of the Rockies. That’s everyday life in Garden City, Utah, home of stunning Bear Lake – and your workplace for Work & Travel USA 2026. Sun Outdoors Garden City is looking for energetic university students to join its housekeeping team as Resort Housekeepers from 08 May to 30 September 2026, earning a solid $20.00 per hour for 35 hours per week.
What You’ll Be Doing
As a Resort Housekeeper you are the person who makes guests say “wow” the moment they open the door. Your daily duties will include:
- Cleaning and refreshing guest accommodations – cabins, cottages, RV units and resort rooms
- Changing linens, making beds and restocking towels, toiletries and guest supplies
- Vacuuming, dusting, mopping, and cleaning kitchens and bathrooms to resort standards
- Keeping common areas, laundry rooms and outdoor spaces tidy and welcoming
- Reporting maintenance issues and lost-and-found items to your supervisor
- Managing laundry: washing, drying, folding and organizing resort linens
- Greeting guests with a friendly smile and helping with simple requests
Why Garden City, Utah?
Garden City is a small, safe and incredibly scenic resort town in northern Utah, sitting right on the western shore of Bear Lake. Summer here means warm sunny days, water sports, hiking trails and legendary raspberry shakes. In your free time you can:
- Swim, paddleboard, kayak, jet-ski or simply sunbathe on sandy beaches
- Hike and bike in the Bear River Mountains and explore nearby state parks
- Join the famous Raspberry Days festival and local summer events
- Travel on days off to Salt Lake City, Logan, Jackson Hole and Yellowstone National Park – all within reach for an epic road trip
Benefits of This Position
- $20.00 per hour – one of the strongest housekeeping rates in the Work & Travel program
- 35 guaranteed hours per week, with a stable, predictable schedule
- Nearly 5 months of employment (May–September) – great earning potential and time to travel afterwards
- Work for Sun Outdoors, part of a respected national resort brand – excellent for your CV
- Friendly international team, real-life English practice and American workplace experience
- Small-town community feeling with big-nature adventures on your doorstep
What We’re Looking For
- University students aged 18–25 eligible for the Work & Travel USA (J-1) program
- Conversational English and a positive, guest-focused attitude
- Attention to detail – you notice the little things others miss
- Physical stamina: the role involves standing, bending, lifting and moving between units
- Reliability, punctuality and willingness to work weekends and holidays during the busy season
- Team spirit and a genuine desire to experience American culture
No previous experience required – full on-the-job training is provided. All you need is a strong work ethic and a hunger for adventure.
Spots at Bear Lake fill up fast. Apply now and make summer 2026 the season you earn well, work hard and wake up next to one of the most beautiful lakes in America.
About Utah
Utah is a paradise of national parks, red-rock canyons and mountains like those around Zion and Bryce. Students work in park lodges, resorts and tour operations surrounded by epic scenery.
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