About the employer
Fairbanks Princess Riverside Lodge is a riverside hotel just under 10 miles from Fairbanks, Alaska, operated by Holland America Princess Alaska. Positions include Houseperson, Food Runner, Room Attendant, Dish Steward, Laundry Attendant, Public Area Attendant and Prep Cook, so the work is in housekeeping, food service and general hotel operations. Housing is guaranteed by the employer, though you may arrange your own if you prefer; a second job here is unlikely.
Laundry Attendant
General information
Job duties
- Performs a variety of entry-level laundry cleaning tasks
- Routinely processes laundry items
- Processes laundry for the hotel including weighing, moving, folding and stocking linens (towels, sheets, etc.)
- Assists housekeeping department as needed
Housing
Details
Live the Alaskan Dream at HAP Fairbanks Princess Riverside Lodge
Imagine finishing your shift and walking straight to the banks of the Chena River, where the sun barely sets and the Alaskan wilderness stretches out in every direction. HAP Fairbanks Princess Riverside Lodge is looking for energetic university students to join its housekeeping team as Laundry Attendants for the Summer to Fall season – and this is your chance to combine real hospitality experience with the adventure of a lifetime.
What You’ll Be Doing
As a Laundry Attendant, you are the engine room of the lodge. Guests from all over the world sleep in crisp, fresh linens because of you. Your day-to-day duties include:
- Sorting, washing, drying and folding bed linens, towels and table cloths
- Operating commercial washers, dryers and ironing/folding equipment safely
- Inspecting linens for stains or damage and treating or removing items as needed
- Stocking and organizing linen closets and delivering clean linens to housekeeping staff
- Keeping the laundry area clean, tidy and well-organized
- Working closely with the housekeeping and front-of-house teams to keep the lodge running smoothly
The Package
- Pay: $17.00 per hour
- Hours: 40 hours per week (overtime may be available during peak season)
- Season: Summer to Fall
- Tips: Not applicable for this position
- Employer-supported housing assistance and a supportive management team experienced with international students
- Real US work experience with a well-known Alaskan hospitality brand for your CV
What We’re Looking For
- University students aged 18–25 eligible for the Work & Travel USA J-1 visa program
- Conversational English – enough to understand instructions and communicate with your team
- Physical stamina: you’ll be standing, bending and lifting linen bags throughout your shift
- Reliability, punctuality and attention to detail
- A positive, team-first attitude and willingness to help wherever needed
- No previous experience required – full training is provided!
Ready for Alaska?
This position fills up fast every season. If you want to earn solid money, work with a fantastic international crew and explore one of the most beautiful places on Earth, apply today for the Laundry Attendant position at HAP Fairbanks Princess Riverside Lodge.
Why choose HAP Fairbanks Princess Riverside Lodge
Why Fairbanks, Alaska?
Fairbanks is not just another summer job destination – it’s the gateway to the Arctic. Located in Alaska’s interior, this friendly city of around 30,000 people offers:
- The Midnight Sun – up to 21 hours of daylight in June, meaning endless after-work adventures
- Northern Lights – if you stay into late August and September, you may catch the aurora borealis dancing above you
- Denali National Park – just a few hours away, home to North America’s tallest peak
- Hot springs, hiking, kayaking and river cruises right on your doorstep
- A huge international student community every summer – you’ll make friends from dozens of countries
About Alaska
Alaska is the ultimate Work & Travel adventure - glaciers, Denali, midnight sun and untouched wilderness. Most students work in remote lodges, national-park resorts and on tour boats, earning some of the highest summer wages in the country.
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