Housekeeper position at our Smoky Mountains location - benefits and housing options available!

Posted: May 02, 2026

Housekeeper

Under Canvas Great Smoky Mountains

Pigeon Forge, Tennessee

Wages/Pay
$15.00 / hour
Experience Level
No experience required
Job Start Date
May 18, 2026

As a Housekeeper, you play an important role in creating a memorable first impression for our guests from the moment they enter their tent. Under Canvas is known for providing guests with a glamping experience that includes all the comforts and luxury of home, your role is to ensure our tent accommodations are clean, well-maintained, replenished with consumables, and ready for our guests to enjoy their stay. This is a seasonal, hourly position and includes the option of team member housing for the duration of employment. 

Competencies
  • Effective Communication

  • Adaptagility

Key Responsibilities
  • Report concerns that need attention to the Housekeeping Supervisor in a timely manner

  • Take pride in following protocol by meticulously and consistently ensuring our tents are clean, well-stocked, and ready to welcome our guests

  • Work effectively with a team of housekeepers, under the direction of the Housekeeping Supervisor, to ensure all tasks are successfully completed

  • Demonstrate the stamina to work long hours in varying weather conditions

  • Interact regularly with co-workers and guests in a genuine, professional manner

  • Demonstrate the ability to problem solve independently or in collaboration with your team and/or supervisor

  • Eagerly seek opportunities to ensure guests have everything they need

  • This includes changing bedding with fresh linens, sweeping floors, sanitizing the personal space, dusting, and organizing

  • Work efficiently to meet deadlines while maintaining high standards

  • Other duties as assigned

Preferred Qualifications
  • High School Diploma or GED

  • Ability to follow direction

  • Strong communication skills

  • Friendly Team-Player

  • Prior housekeeping experience preferred

Additional Information

  • This position requires the individual to wear and work in personal protective equipment, when applicable.

  • This position requires that the individual is able to lift a minimum of 45lbs independently.

  • Physical demands associated with this position include extensive walking, standing, bending, twisting, lifting, and maneuvering in an outdoor environment on uneven surfaces.

  • Ability to work in extreme weather conditions including but not limited to heat, cold, rain, snow, humidity, and wind. 

  • This position is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of a background check and/or motor vehicle records check, if requested by Under Canvas.

This job description may not be inclusive of all assigned duties, responsibilities, or aspects of the job described, and may be amended at any time at the sole discretion of Under Canvas. 

Compensation and Benefits:

Under Canvas strives to provide a comprehensive benefits and compensation package that addresses the needs of our team members. In addition, they can participate in:

  • Health Insurance

  • 401K (eligible if work hourly minimum as required by law)
      Heavily discounted tents for Under Canvas family and friends stays
      Bar N Ranch lodge and cabin discounts

  • Lifestyle partner brand and industry discounts

  • Housing available for employees only (no pets) and is subject to fringe benefit and maintenance fee paycheck deductions

  • Employee Assistance Program

Under Canvas is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer who prohibits discrimination, harassment, and retaliation of any kind.

How to Apply

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Contact Info

Under Canvas Great Smoky Mountains

At Under Canvas we are leaders in upscale, outdoor hospitality. We uniquely bridge the gap between travel and the outdoors. It is our intention that, together, we will allow everyone to discover their outdoor self in comfort and style. Under Canvas provides this unique experience through our one-of-a-kind team members, on-site training, standard procedures, and our values.

Location
Tennessee
Season
Spring, Summer, and Fall
Staff size
28
Housing
Whether included in the compensation package or provided at a cost, housing is provided for staff.
Housing details
Shared housing included
Family housing available
No
Single occupancy housing available
No
Pet friendly
No
Meals
None
Cell phone service
Yes, most carriers
Internet access
Good
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