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Posted: May 22, 2026

Housekeeper

Lutsen Mountains

Lutsen, Minnesota

Wages/Pay
$18.00 / hour
Experience Level
Some experience required
Job Start Date
Jun 08, 2026

Seat: Housekeeper 

Department: Housekeeping 
Reports To: Head of Housekeeping 

**In Shift Reporting: Housekeeping Supervisor 

Status: Seasonal or Year-Round, Full-Time or Part-Time 

Compensation: $18 per hour


Seat Overview 

The Housekeeper is responsible for cleaning guest rooms, condos, and assigned public areas to ensure all spaces are clean, organized, and guest ready. This role plays a critical part in delivering a positive guest experience by maintaining high cleanliness and presentation standards across the resort. 


Seat Purpose 

Deliver clean, comfortable, and guest-ready rooms and public spaces that reflect resort standards. 


Key Accountabilities 

  1. Room Execution & Presentation: Clean assigned rooms and condos to resort standards, ensuring consistent quality, proper setup, and guest-ready presentation. 

  2. Public Space Support: Maintain cleanliness of hallways, restrooms, base areas, and shared guest spaces as assigned. 

  3. Room Readiness Awareness: Maintain awareness of daily room priorities and unit conditions, ensuring maintenance concerns are identified and reported promptly. 

  4. Guest Service Support: Respond professionally to guest requests and assist with urgent turnovers or service needs when required. 

  5. Peak Operations Support: Assist with deep cleans and high-volume turnover days to maintain operational flow and readiness. 


Culture Fit 

Successful team members in this role demonstrate the following characteristics: 

  • Hospitality-Focused: Takes pride in creating clean, welcoming spaces that enhance the guest experience. 

  • Team-Oriented: Works collaboratively with coworkers to support daily operations and team success. 

  • Composed Under Pressure: Maintains focus and efficiency during high-volume turnover periods. 

  • Detail-Oriented: Consistently delivers high-quality work with strong attention to cleanliness and presentation. 

  • Accountable: Takes ownership of assigned rooms and responsibilities and follows through on expectations. 

  • Adaptable: Adjusts to changing priorities, staffing needs, and operational demands. 


Qualifications & Competencies 

Required 

  • Strong attention to detail  

  • Ability to work independently and manage time effectively  

  • Reliable attendance and punctuality  

  • Ability to follow cleaning procedures and standards

Preferred 

  • Previous housekeeping or hospitality experience  

  • Experience working in hotels, resorts, or lodging environments  

Physical & Environmental Requirements 

  • Frequent standing, walking, bending, and lifting  

  • Ability to lift up to 40 lbs (linens, supplies, equipment)  

  • Repetitive cleaning motions throughout the shift  

  • Exposure to cleaning chemicals and indoor/outdoor environments  

  • Availability for weekends, holidays, and peak operating periods  


 H-2B Applicants (In-Country ONLY):

Contract Dates: June 3, 2026 through October 23, 2026

Job Description: Housekeepers will be responsible for cleaning rooms, hallways, lobbies, lounges, restrooms, corridors and stairways. Clean rugs, carpets, furniture and draperies using vacuum cleaners and shampooers. Make beds. Empty waste baskets, empty/clear ashtrays and trash disposal. Dust, sweep, scrub, wax and polish furniture, equipment, ornaments and fixtures. Replenish and stock storage areas. Perform laundry duties, including operating washers and dryers to wash and fold linens and towels. Clean and sanitize restaurant and kitchen area. Clear tables and do dishes. Housekeepers may need to lift up to fifty (50) pounds.

Schedule: 35 hours per week. Work schedule can vary and can include evening, weekend, and holiday hours. Work may be performed on any day of the week from Monday through Sunday. Example shifts: 8:00am to 3:00pm, 10:00am to 5:00pm, or 3:00pm to 10:00pm. Shift hours may vary.

Other Details: On-the-job training will be provided. Workers will be reimbursed in the first workweek for all visa, visa processing, border crossing, and other related fees, including those mandated by government (excluding passport fees). Daily transportation to and from work, plus regular transportation for local errands and trips to Duluth is provided at no extra cost to those living in employee housing. A single workweek will be the standard for computing wages due, and employees are paid every two weeks. All deductions from paycheck required by law will be made, in addition to deductions related to employee housing noted above. If the worker completes 50% of the work contract period, employer will pay directly for and/or reimburse workers for transportation and subsistence from the place of recruitment to the place of work. Upon completion of the work contract or where the worker is dismissed earlier, employer will provide or pay for workers reasonable costs of return transportation and subsistence back home or to the place the worker originally departed to work, except where the worker will not return due to subsequent employment with another employer. The employer will pay directly for and/or reimburse workers for all reasonable inbound transportation and subsistence costs within the first work week. The employer will pay directly for and/or reimburse workers for all reasonable outbound transportation and subsistence costs during the last workweek. The amount of transportation payment or reimbursement will be equal to the most economical and reasonable common carrier for the distances involved. Daily subsistence will be provided at a rate of $16.28 per day during travel to a maximum of $68.00 per day with receipts. The employer guarantees to offer work for hours equal to at least three fourths of the workdays in each 12-week period of the total employment period. The employer will provide workers at no charge all tools, supplies, and equipment required to perform the job.


Disclaimer: The statements above describe the general nature of the seat, including its purpose and core accountabilities. They are intended to outline the primary areas of responsibility and the level of work expected for this role but are not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or skills required. Team members may be asked to support additional operational needs as business conditions require. As a recreational hospitality business, availability during peak periods—including weekends, holidays, and high-traffic resort events—is an essential expectation for this role. 

How to Apply

Email your resume to hiring@lutsen.com

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Lutsen Mountains

Lutsen Mountains has been providing the finest skiing and outdoor activities since 1948. Boasting 1,088 vertical feet with 1000 acres of skiable terrain Lutsen is the largest ski hill in the Midwest. This resort has been successfully owned and run by the Skinner family for multiple generations. If you love the outdoors and working in a family like environment Lutsen has opportunities for you.

Location
Minnesota
Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter, and Year Round
Housing
Whether included in the compensation package or provided at a cost, housing is provided for staff.
Housing details
Housing options are: dorm style, private rooms, and shared apartments. Options vary depending on what is available at the time. There are near by RV parks that are not part of the Lutsen employee housing plan but are used.
Single occupancy housing available
Yes
Meals
Some meals / discounts
Cell phone service
Yes, most carriers
Internet access
Good
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