Housekeeping/General Resort Worker
General information
Job duties
- Perform general duties such as laundry, restocking towels at pool, delivering items to tents, taking guests to tents, restocking retail and other areas of the resort
- Clean guest tents, lodge, public building restrooms and common areas as assigned by Executive Housekeeper to Terramor Outdoor Resort's standards
- Clean tents including making beds, cleaning bathrooms, sweeping, vacuuming, dusting, washing glassware and coffee maker/kettle, emptying trash, and replenishing guest supplies
- Report any damage, repairs needed or safety concerns to Supervisor
- Assist guests with their questions or requests
- Have a professional appearance and demeanor at all times
- Report and properly record all lost and found items
- Always interact with guests and employees in a courteous, friendly and attentive manner
- Assist team members to ensure high standards for service are achieved for all guests and employees
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Live and Work Beside Acadia National Park
Imagine waking up to pine-scented mornings, working in a luxury glamping resort tucked into the forests of Maine, and spending your days off hiking granite peaks and eating fresh lobster by the harbour. That’s a summer at Terramor Outdoor Resort, part of the legendary Kampgrounds of America (KOA) family, located in Bar Harbor, Maine – the gateway to Acadia National Park.
Terramor is not your average campground. It’s an upscale outdoor resort with beautifully designed safari-style tents, a welcoming Lodge, fire pits, and guests from all over the world who come to experience nature in comfort. As a Housekeeping / General Resort Worker, you’ll be a key part of the team that makes that experience unforgettable.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Cleaning and refreshing luxury guest tents, bathrooms, and common areas to resort standards
- Changing linens, making beds, restocking amenities and supplies
- Doing laundry and helping organise housekeeping storage areas
- Keeping the Lodge, decks, pathways and public restrooms spotless and welcoming
- Light grounds and general resort upkeep tasks as needed
- Greeting guests with a friendly smile and answering simple questions
- Working as part of an international team to prepare the resort for daily arrivals
Benefits of This Placement
- Solid $17/hour wage with a stable weekly schedule
- Work for KOA – a respected, well-organised American hospitality brand that looks great on your CV
- Real hospitality experience in a premium resort environment
- Daily English practice and communication skills with American and international guests
- An international team of J-1 students – instant friends from around the world
- Located minutes from Acadia National Park for epic days off
- Opportunity to travel the USA after your work period ends
What We’re Looking For
- University students aged 18–25 eligible for the J-1 Work & Travel USA program
- Conversational English – enough to understand instructions and greet guests
- Strong work ethic, reliability and attention to detail
- Physically able to be active, stand, walk and lift light loads during the shift
- Positive, team-oriented attitude and willingness to help wherever needed
- Flexibility to work weekends, holidays and early shifts (resorts are busiest then!)
- Availability from summer into the fall season
Ready for Your American Summer?
If you want more than just a job – a summer of nature, ocean air, new friendships and unforgettable stories – Terramor Outdoor Resort in Bar Harbor is waiting for you. Spots for this popular Maine location fill up fast, so apply early and secure your place in one of the most scenic corners of the United States.
Why choose Kampgrounds of America Terramor Outdoor Resort
Why Bar Harbor?
Bar Harbor is one of the most beautiful summer destinations on the U.S. East Coast. Located on Mount Desert Island, it offers dramatic Atlantic coastline, sunrise views from Cadillac Mountain, kayaking, whale watching, cycling on the historic carriage roads, and a charming downtown full of cafés, ice-cream shops and souvenir stores. Millions of visitors come here every summer – and you’ll get to call it home.
The season also stretches into fall, meaning you may witness New England’s world-famous autumn foliage, when the forests turn red, orange and gold. It’s one of the most photographed natural spectacles in America.
About Maine
Maine is famous for its rocky coast, lobster, Acadia National Park and island lodges. Students often work in coastal resorts, restaurants and wilderness lodges in one of the most beautiful corners of New England.
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