Housekeeping Associate | Full Time

Housekeeping Associate | HI USA New Orleans Hostel

Help travelers from around the world feel at home in New Orleans. HI USA is hiring a full-time Housekeeping Associate to keep guest rooms, bathrooms, and shared spaces clean, comfortable, and welcoming.

Position Details

• Pay is $14.00 per hour.

• This is a full-time, benefits-eligible position.

• Open availability is required, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

• Benefits include medical, dental, vision, disability coverage, vacation, sick leave, a 403(b) with company match, and more. New hire waiting periods apply.

Perks

• Free stays at other HI USA hostels, subject to availability

• Discounts on hundreds of brands

• On-the-job training

• Opportunities for growth within HI USA

• A friendly and inclusive work environment

Responsibilities

• Clean and prepare guest rooms, dorms, and bathrooms to meet hostel standards.

• Sweep, mop, and vacuum floors and clean hostel grounds daily.

• Wash, sort, fold, and restock laundry. Change and wash linens, bedspreads, blankets, and towels as needed.

• Wash and put away kitchen dishes and utensils.

• Disinfect sinks, toilets, and showers, and restock soap and toilet paper.

• Clean windows and window coverings as needed.

• Dust furniture, fixtures, and other surfaces in rooms and hallways.

• Empty trash and recycling bins daily.

• Report broken items to management and help track housekeeping supplies.

• Perform light maintenance and groundskeeping as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED

• At least six months of hostel or hotel housekeeping experience preferred

• Customer service experience is a plus

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks

Physical Requirements

• Regularly sit and use hands and arms.

• Frequently stand, walk, talk, and hear.

• Occasionally climb or balance.

• Lift and move up to 50 pounds.

• Use close, peripheral, and color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

• Work in an environment with typically moderate noise levels.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

About HI USA

HI USA is a nonprofit organization that helps people, especially young travelers, explore the world affordably and gain a greater understanding of its people. We celebrate diversity and welcome applicants from all backgrounds.

If you take pride in creating a clean, comfortable space for guests, apply today to join our New Orleans team.

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