About the employer
SB Sea View Motel is a hotel in Ogunquit, Maine, a classic New England beach town known for its beautiful coastline, historic villages, local shops and lively summer tourism. The peak season runs from late spring through early fall, and the property is fully climate-controlled.
You can expect a welcoming, professional and team-oriented workplace where guest service and cultural exchange really matter. With structured training and a supportive management team, you'll gain hands-on hospitality experience while meeting guests from across the US and around the world. Off the clock, there are beaches, coastal walks, kayaking, festivals and farmers markets, plus easy day trips to Portland and Boston.
The job as Housekeeping
What you'll do
- Clean and sanitize bathrooms, including toilets, showers, sinks, and mirrors
- Make beds and replace linens and pillowcases
- Dust furniture, fixtures, and surfaces
- Vacuum carpets and mop hard floors
- Empty trash and replace liners
- Replenish guest amenities (towels, toiletries, coffee supplies, etc.)
- Inspect rooms for damage, missing items, or maintenance issues and report findings
- Clean and maintain lobbies, hallways, stairwells, elevators, and restrooms
- Wipe down high-touch surfaces such as door handles, railings, and elevator buttons
- Ensure public spaces are tidy, stocked, and welcoming
- Collect, sort, wash, dry, fold, and distribute linens and towels
- Properly handle soiled or damaged linens according to hotel standards
- Track and restock housekeeping carts and storage areas
- Report low inventory levels to supervisors
- Follow hotel cleaning standards and safety procedures
- Use cleaning chemicals and equipment properly
- Comply with OSHA and infection-control guidelines
- Respond politely to guest requests and questions
- Maintain guest privacy and confidentiality
- Coordinate with front desk and maintenance teams
- Perform deep-cleaning tasks as scheduled
- Assist with special projects or seasonal cleaning
- Adhere to time standards and productivity expectations
What is required
Pay and hours
Housing
Housing is employer-owned and required, located directly on the Sea View hotel property, so your worksite is just steps away. It is fully furnished and designed for shared living, including a TV, microwave, refrigerator, bedding and linens, a private bathroom, air conditioning and access to an on-site pool.
Location: Ogunquit, Maine
Why Ogunquit?
Ogunquit (which means “beautiful place by the sea” in the Abenaki language) lives up to its name. You’ll be within walking or biking distance of:
- Ogunquit Beach – consistently ranked among the best beaches in the USA
- Marginal Way – a breathtaking cliff-side coastal walk
- Perkins Cove – picture-perfect harbour with boutiques, boat tours and fresh seafood shacks
- A lively summer social scene with festivals, live music, theatre and dozens of restaurants and cafés
Ogunquit is also a fantastic base for weekend travel: Portland, Maine is about an hour away, and Boston is roughly 75 minutes by car – with New York City, Niagara Falls and the White Mountains all within reach for a longer trip.
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 to Apply?
Positions at coastal Maine properties fill quickly, and SB Sea View Motel is a returning favourite among Work & Travel participants. Secure your spot early, pack your swimsuit, and get ready for a summer of ocean sunrises, new international friendships and real American work experience.
Apply now and make this the summer you never stop talking about.
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