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.
The job as Public Area Attendant
What you'll do
- Clean assigned public spaces such as lobbies, hallways, carpets, public bathrooms, conference rooms, stairwells, restaurant areas, outdoor spaces and other designated amenities and areas to ensure customer satisfaction.
- Collect, sort, wash, dry and fold linen from various departments.
- Dust all surfaces, remove trash, vacuum carpets, and clean bathroom sinks and toilets daily.
- Clean public areas including lobby, restrooms, stairwells, hallways, conference rooms and offices.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
What is required
Pay and hours
Housing
The employer provides off-site apartments about 1.5 - 2 miles from the Lodge, housing 3-5 people each with 2 to 5 per room. Linens, furnishings, a full kitchen with dishware, utensils and pots/pans, WiFi (which you set up) and coin-op laundry on site are included. Floors are co-ed, rooms are not unless requested.
Location: Fairbanks, Alaska
Why Fairbanks, Alaska?
Fairbanks isn’t just another summer job destination – it’s a bucket-list experience. Located just 200 km south of the Arctic Circle, this friendly city of around 32,000 people is the gateway to some of the most spectacular wilderness on Earth.
- Midnight Sun: Play football, hike or go kayaking at 11 PM in full daylight during June
- Denali National Park: A short trip away – grizzly bears, moose, caribou and North America’s tallest peak
- Chena Hot Springs: Soak in natural geothermal pools surrounded by boreal forest
- Northern Lights: If you stay into late August and September, Fairbanks is one of the best places on the planet to see the aurora borealis
- Riverboat cruises, gold panning, hiking trails and summer festivals right on your doorstep
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.
Ready for Your Alaskan Summer?
No previous experience is required – full training is provided. All you need is a good work ethic and a sense of adventure. Positions at HAP Alaska properties fill quickly every season, so apply early and secure your place in the Last Frontier.
Apply now and make this the summer you’ll talk about for the rest of your life.
