Benefits:

401(k)

Competitive salary

Opportunity for advancement

Training & development

Captain Nickels Inn is a historic coastal inn overlooking Penobscot Bay, offering guests a warm, elevated, and memorable experience in a beautifully restored sea captain’s home. We are seeking a dependable, detail-oriented Housekeeper/House Attendant to join our team.

This position’s primary responsibility is the care and presentation of guest rooms and public spaces.

Position Summary

The Housekeeper/House Attendant plays an important role in both the behind-the-scenes and guest-facing operations of the inn. This person helps ensure the property is exceptionally clean, inviting, and well cared for, while also contributing to a welcoming and polished guest experience.

Primary Responsibilities

Housekeeping & Inn Appearance

Clean and refresh guest rooms to inn standards, including bedrooms and bathrooms

Change linens, make beds, dust, vacuum, and sanitize all guest accommodations

Restock guest room amenities and supplies

Clean and maintain public areas, including sitting rooms, dining room, solarium, entry areas, and restrooms

Monitor cleanliness and presentation throughout the property during the day

Assist with laundry, folding, ironing, and linen organization

Notify management of maintenance needs, damages, or supply shortages

Help ensure the inn consistently reflects a high standard of cleanliness, comfort, and presentation

Qualifications

Housekeeping, hospitality, hotel, inn, restaurant, or guest service experience preferred

Strong attention to detail and pride in maintaining high standards

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Reliable, punctual, and trustworthy

Comfortable being on your feet for extended periods and performing physical tasks including lifting, bending, climbing stairs, and carrying linens or supplies

Must be able to work weekends, holidays, and varied shifts as needed

Physical Requirements

Ability to stand, walk, bend, lift, and carry up to [25–40] pounds

Ability to climb stairs frequently in a historic inn setting

Ability to perform repetitive cleaning and housekeeping tasks

What We Value

At Captain Nickels Inn, we value warmth, attention to detail, pride of place, and genuine hospitality. Every member of our team helps create the experience our guests remember.