Houseperson

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The Portland Regency Hotel & Spa

Posted 3 months ago

Full Time

Portland, Maine

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

Maintain the cleanliness of public areas, including lobbies, restrooms, and restaurants, through vacuuming and mopping. Support laundry and room attendants by managing soiled linens and replenishing supply carts.

Qualifications

You have prior housekeeping or cleaning experience and a strong attention to detail, with the ability to perform physical tasks and work independently or as part of a team. You are reliable, possess basic reading and communication skills, and can lift up to 50 lbs with assistance.

Must Have Skills for ATS

housekeeping

cleaning

Job Description

The Portland Regency Hotel & Spa is currently hiring a Houseperson for the 2026 summer season, temporary full-time (30 hours per week), effective May 2026 – October 2026.

Join the team at the Portland Regency Hotel & Spa, a beautifully restored Historic Hotel of America located in the heart of Portland’s Old Port District.

Starting Pay: $18 per hour + summer bonus program of up to $1,500, paid at the end of the season
Schedule: 30 hours per week, Sundays are required (days, weekends, and holidays are a must)

Qualifications: Must have prior housekeeping experience

What You’ll Do

Houseperson:

  • Vacuums restaurant in the afternoon every day.
  • Vacuum Lounge daily, floors swept and mopped in front of the bar.
  • Sweep and mop public restrooms daily.
  • Sweep and mop stairwells and elevator floors daily.
  • Vacuum upper/lower lobbies and hallway carpets in the morning.
  • Removes soiled linen from overnight rooms and carts and brings to laundry in a timely manner.
  • Separates soiled linen and places in appropriate bins in the laundry room.
  • Replenishes room attendants’ carts (i.e. towels, sheets and rags).
  • Assist laundry attendant when necessary.
  • Assist room attendants when necessary.
  • Removes trash from building, three times a day. 
  • Communicates often with laundry room for requests.
  • Puts deliveries away when requested by supervisor.
  • Monitors hallways to assure they are free of cots, trash, linen and debris.
  • Completion of all assigned weekly, monthly, quarterly, biannual and annual cleaning consisting of but not limited to carpet cleaning, stripping/refinishing floors.

What We’re Looking For

  • Strong attention to detail and commitment to cleanliness.
  • Reliable and able to work independently or as part of a team.
  • Able to lift up to 30-50 lbs with assistance and perform physical housekeeping tasks.
  • Basic reading and communication skills.
  • Previous housekeeping or cleaning experience required.

About Us

The Portland Regency Hotel & Spa is a historic, independently owned boutique hotel known for exceptional service and timeless charm. Be part of a team that takes pride in maintaining one of Portland’s most iconic properties and creating memorable guest experiences every day.

Why You’ll Love It Here

Be part of a team that takes pride in maintaining one of Portland’s most iconic historic hotels. Enjoy a positive work environment, hands-on variety, and the satisfaction of keeping a beautiful property running smoothly every day.

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The Portland Regency Hotel & Spa

The Portland Regency Hotel and Spa is a boutique hotel in the heart of Portland, Maine. A member of the Historic Hotels Association, the Regency is housed in the former State of Maine Armory Building. Today the hotel features modern details and amenities set against a backdrop of distinctly American architecture and historic charm. In addition to luxurious overnight accommodations, the Regency features a full service day spa, eighteen95 restaurant, Ironside Whiskey Bar, and the ever popular Armory Lounge. Private parties are welcome to reserve one of six functions spaces for a variety of social and corporate events. For more information visit www.theregency.com.
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