About the employer
Waves Oceanfront Resort is the largest hotel in the Old Orchard Beach Collection by Lafayette Hotels, located in the heart of Old Orchard Beach, Maine. It's a busy, family-friendly resort town welcoming over 100,000 national and international visitors a year, just 20 minutes from Portland and about 2 hours from Boston.
The Collection employs around 140 national and international staff, so you'll get a true American exchange experience. Students average over 40 hours a week, so the work is challenging and rewarding, but there's still plenty of time for fun. Monthly luncheons bring J-1 students and American staff together, and many students return season after season.
The job as Facilities Associate
What you'll do
- Clean bedrooms, bathrooms, kitchens, living areas, and decks; make beds; remove trash; replenish supplies.
- Collect, sort, and transport linens for laundering; assist in laundry operations when needed.
- Clean refrigerators, stoves, microwaves, countertops, mirrors, and other fixtures inside and out.
- Vacuum carpets and upholstery; sweep and mop tiled and hard floors; use carpet-cleaning equipment when required.
- Empty wastebaskets, replace liners, and transport trash to designated disposal areas.
- Inspect rooms for required repairs or replacements and report issues to your supervisor or maintenance staff.
- Provide friendly, professional service; respond promptly to guest concerns and take appropriate action to resolve them.
- Follow all safety procedures; report hazards or incidents; attend team meetings and required training.
- Be willing to work at different locations or take on other duties as assigned.
What is required
Pay and hours
Housing
Employer-arranged housing at The Waves is available for a limited number of students. Rooms hold 1 to 3 students and include a small refrigerator, full bathroom, linens and your own room key. There is a shared kitchen, laundry facilities and WiFi throughout. Most housing is directly next door at 71 West Grand Ave.
Location: Old Orchard Beach, Maine
Why Old Orchard Beach?
Old Orchard Beach is one of New England’s most beloved seaside towns – a classic American summer destination. You’ll find a vintage amusement park (Palace Playland), an iconic pier packed with food stands and shops, weekly fireworks over the ocean, live music, and a beach that stretches as far as the eye can see. The town is buzzing with international students every summer, so making friends is effortless.
Location is another big win: Portland, Maine’s coolest city, is only 20 minutes away, and Boston is about a 1.5–2 hour ride – perfect for weekend adventures. Lobster rolls, lighthouses, and road trips to New York City are all within reach.
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.
Ready for Your American Summer?
This is more than a job – it’s a season of new friendships, improved English, financial independence and memories you’ll talk about for years. Spots at oceanfront resorts fill quickly, so apply today and start your Work & Travel USA adventure at Waves Oceanfront Resort!
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