Seasonal Housekeeper/Laundry Attendant - The Inn at Diamond Cove

  • Colwen Hotels
  • Portland, Maine
  • Temp/Seasonal

The Inn at Diamond Cove, a Colwen Hotels Property, is seeking highly motivated and friendly Housekeepers/Laundry Attendants with an eye for detail to join our team for the Summer 2026 season! In this role you will be responsible for performing a variety of cleaning activities in accordance with company and brand standards. This position will run through the end of October.

General Responsibilities:

  • Receive list of assigned rooms from manager and prioritize rooms
  • Clean, stock and maintain assigned guest rooms according to Colwen and brand standards of cleanliness
  • Respond promptly to requests from guests and other departments
  • Check the inventory of cleaning cart and add necessary supplies; transport cart to assigned floor/rooms
  • Ensure privacy of guests at all times
  • Knock and announce self before entering assigned guest rooms; return at a later time if room is occupied
  • Check amenities and supplies in rooms, restock according to standards
  • Neatly make beds and stock bath linens according to standard
  • Clean and disinfect bathrooms, kitchen, and/or coffee stations
  • Remove all trash, dirty linens, towels and room service items from rooms
  • Check that all appliances are in the room and in clean working order
  • Straighten desk area and furniture
  • Dust, polish furniture and remove marks /stains from walls and furnishing
  • Vacuum carpets and clean floors
  • Notify maintenance department of needed maintenance or repairs
  • Ensure room meets hotel standards with final walk around
  • Ensure soiled linens are laundered, which may include loading hotel washers and dryers and folding sheets and towels
  • Take found items to designated lost and found area
  • Wash, dry, and fold hotel linens and terry as well as treating stains to minimize loss.
  • Store, inventory, issue, and distribute hotel linens.
  • Operate washing and drying equipment, load and unload laundry from machines.
  • Measure and administer cleaning agents to laundry according to product specifications.
  • Inspect used laundry for stains and repairs before washing.
  • Monitor feeder information on washer, make sure all drums are full and report any irregularities to supervisor.
  • Set the proper drying and cooling times for various types of linen.
  • Fold laundry.
  • Count and assemble laundered items.
  • Assist in monthly linen inventories.
  • Addressing any public area cleanliness concerns when they need attention.
  • Complete lint and discard log.
  • Maintain orderly and clean linen stock areas.
  • Maintain a clean and organized laundry room.
  • Perform other duties as requested.

Requirements:

  • Prior experience as a cleaner or housekeeper, hotel experience preferred
  • Detail-oriented and thorough
  • remain discreet and respect privacy of guests, Work with the highest level of integrity
  • Perform consistent work to the highest standard
  • Ability to work quickly without compromising quality
  • Ability to work with little supervision and maintain a high level of performance
  • Ability to interact with guests in a pleasant and friendly way
  • Excellent prioritization and time management skills
  • Willingness to work rotational 7-day work cycle; including weekends and holidays

We’ve got you covered: Benefits & Perks

  • Hotel Discount Travel Program for Associates & Family
  • Exclusive Associate Discounts – Travel, Entertainment, & Retail
  • Training and Development Programs
  • Career Advancement Opportunities

Colwen Hotels is an equal opportunity employer. EEO M/F/D/V

Job ID: 522801481
Originally Posted on: 5/28/2026

Want to find more Hospitality Service opportunities?

Check out the 257,375 verified Hospitality Service jobs on iHireHospitalityServices