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Housekeeper
Live Your Alaskan Summer at Four Points by Sheraton Juneau
Imagine finishing your shift and stepping outside to snow-capped peaks, bald eagles overhead and the smell of the Pacific in the air. That's an ordinary day in Juneau, Alaska – the only U.S. state capital you can't drive to. As a Housekeeper at Four Points by Sheraton Juneau, you'll be part of an internationally recognized hospitality brand while spending your Work & Travel USA summer in one of the most spectacular corners of the planet.
Your Role as a Housekeeper
You'll be the person who makes guests say "wow" the moment they open their room door. Your daily duties include:
- Cleaning and refreshing guest rooms, bathrooms and public areas to Marriott brand standards
- Changing bed linens, making beds and restocking towels and amenities
- Vacuuming, dusting, mopping and sanitizing surfaces
- Managing your housekeeping cart, linen supplies and cleaning products
- Reporting maintenance issues and lost-and-found items to your supervisor
- Working as part of an international team to keep the hotel spotless and welcoming
Pay & Schedule
- Hourly rate: $16.69 per hour
- Hours: approximately 35 hours per week
- Season: Summer to Fall – the peak of Alaska's cruise and tourism season
- Tips: Not applicable for this position
- Overtime may be available during busy periods, subject to business needs
Why Juneau, Alaska?
Juneau is a bucket-list destination that most travelers only dream of. In your free time you can:
- Hike or ice-walk at the famous Mendenhall Glacier, just minutes from town
- Go whale watching and spot humpbacks, orcas, sea lions and otters
- Ride the Mount Roberts Tramway for panoramic views over the Gastineau Channel
- Explore rainforest trails, kayak among icebergs, or try salmon fishing
- Enjoy long Alaskan summer days with sunlight until nearly midnight
- Meet students from all over the world working in Juneau's summer tourism industry
What You'll Gain
- Experience with Marriott International, a global hospitality leader, on your CV
- Real-world English practice in a professional American workplace
- Teamwork, time management and attention-to-detail skills employers love
- Friendships with an international team and unforgettable Alaskan memories
Requirements
- University student aged 18–25 eligible for the Work & Travel USA (J-1) program
- Conversational English – enough to understand instructions and greet guests politely
- Physically fit and comfortable standing, bending and lifting throughout your shift
- Reliable, punctual, detail-oriented and positive attitude
- Flexibility to work weekends, holidays and rotating shifts
- No previous housekeeping experience required – full training is provided
Spots for Alaska fill fast every season. If you want a summer that's more adventure than routine, apply now for the Housekeeper position at Four Points by Sheraton Juneau and start your Work & Travel USA story in the Last Frontier.
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.
