About the employer
Aramark Destinations Mesa Verde operates inside Mesa Verde National Park in southwestern Colorado, near the town of Mancos. The park is famous for its cliff dwellings, built by the Ancestral Pueblo people who lived here for over 700 years and among the best preserved in the United States. Around you are wooded canyons with native oaks, wildflowers, deer, elk and wild turkeys.
It's a seasonal job in a beautiful outdoor setting, run by Aramark, a global hospitality and services company. Perks include discounts on food, beverage and retail, plus employee activities such as river rafting, horseback riding, steam engine railroad rides, visits to Native American cultural sites, bowling, picnics, parties and movie nights.
The job as Housekeeper
What you'll do
- 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.
What is required
Pay and hours
Housing
The employer provides housing on a first come, first serve basis. Most houses are basic: a bed, locked closets and electricity, with a refrigerator in some. Communal showers, bathrooms and laundry are within walking distance. There is WiFi (slow and spotty), a landline, and a kitchen you can use 24/7 if you clean up. Smoking indoors is prohibited.
Location: Mancos, Colorado
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.
