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Housekeeper

General information

Rate per hour
$15.00
Tips
No
Average hours per week
35 hours
Level of English
Intermediate
Estimated weekly wages
$525.00
Minimum hours per week
32 hours
Maximum hours per week
40 hours
Hours last season
35 hours
Overtime policy
Yes, paid after 40 hours
Bonus
Yes The end of season bonus will vary, please speak with your manager upon arrival.
Job benefits
Meal discount and discount on retail items with a bigger discount coupon at the end of the season.
Drug test
No
Must be 21+
No
Lifting
50lbs/22kgs
Uniform required
Yes
Uniform cost
Free
Dress code
No
Nearest city
Cortez or Durango, Colorado
Distance
Less than 50 miles away
Second job
No, unlikely

Job duties

  • Cleaning assigned rooms, linens, hallways, carpets, and other designated amenities and areas in accordance with the highest cleanliness standards to ensure customer satisfaction.
  • Collecting, sorting, washing, drying, and folding linen from various departments.
  • Cleaning public areas including lobby, restrooms, stairwells, hallways, conference rooms, and offices.
  • Ensuring all beds are made, all surfaces dusted, windows and windowsills cleaned, trash removed, carpets vacuumed, linens changed, and that bathroom sinks, tubs and toilets are cleaned.

Housing

Housing
$70.00 per week
People per unit
4
Own housing allowed
Yes
Utilities
No
Housing deposit
$100.00
Deposit refundable
Yes
Deposit conditions
Housing must be left in clean unbroken condition. Dusted, mopped, refrigerators (if supplied) cleaned out and free of debris.

Details

Live and Work Beside 1,000-Year-Old Cliff Dwellings

Imagine waking up every morning surrounded by mesas, canyons and the ancient cliff dwellings of the Ancestral Pueblo people. Aramark Destinations Mesa Verde is looking for energetic university students to join its housekeeping team in Mancos, Colorado – the gateway community to the legendary Mesa Verde National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

This is more than a summer job. It is a chance to become part of a young, international team, improve your English every single day, and explore one of the most spectacular corners of the American Southwest during your free time.

Benefits of Working with Aramark

  • Competitive, reliable pay with weekly or bi-weekly pay periods
  • Employee housing available on or near property (fees apply)
  • Meal plan and employee discounts on food and retail
  • Opportunity for overtime hours during peak season
  • Free or discounted access to park attractions and employee activities
  • International team of students from around the world
  • Valuable US work experience and a reference for your CV

Requirements

  • Full-time university student, aged 18–25, eligible for the J-1 Work & Travel USA programme
  • Conversational English (upper-beginner to intermediate and above)
  • Good physical condition – the role involves standing, bending, lifting and walking for most of the shift
  • Reliable, punctual and detail-oriented attitude
  • Willingness to work weekends, holidays and a flexible schedule
  • Positive, team-first mindset and a genuine desire to help guests
  • Comfortable living in a remote, small-town natural setting

Ready for a summer you will talk about for years? Apply now for the Housekeeper position at Aramark Destinations Mesa Verde and start your Work & Travel USA adventure in Colorado. Places are limited and filled on a first-come, first-served basis!

Why choose Aramark Destinations Mesa Verde

Why Mancos & Mesa Verde?

Southwest Colorado is an outdoor lover’s paradise. Within a short drive you will find hiking trails, mountain-biking routes, alpine lakes, the San Juan Mountains and the historic town of Durango. Mesa Verde National Park itself protects more than 5,000 archaeological sites, including the iconic Cliff Palace. On your days off you can visit Four Corners, Monument Valley, Moab or the Grand Canyon – all within reach for an unforgettable American road trip.

The night skies here are among the darkest in the United States, making Mesa Verde an International Dark Sky Park – perfect for stargazing after your shift.

About Colorado

Colorado is the Rocky Mountain state, loved for its peaks, national parks and outdoor lifestyle. Summer jobs are common in mountain resorts, hotels and attractions around Colorado Springs and the Rockies.

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