Housekeeper in Oak Harbor, Washington at AVARI MANAGEMENT
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Job Description
Job Title: Housekeeper
Location: Whidbey Island, WA, with willingness to travel from Oak Harbor to Clinton and all points in between
Compensation: $24/hr
Work Type: Part -Time
Shift: Short-term vacation rental industry; schedules vary; availability to work weekdays, weekends, occasional long hours, and holidays as needed. Thursday-Monday schedule preferred.
Avari was built to raise the standard of vacation rental management, and we're looking for people who want to help build what's next. Join a growing organization where your ideas matter; your work has an impact, and you could grow alongside the business. Avari Management manages 5,400 properties across 24 markets throughout the East and West Coast. The company is a year into standing itself up after carving out from a national operator. The Property Manager owns the end-to-end homeowner experience for their assigned portfolio. This role serves as the single point of accountability for property performance, homeowner satisfaction, and operational execution.
The housekeeper will professionally clean and maintain a portfolio of vacation rental properties, performing thorough cleaning including sweeping, vacuuming, mopping, dusting, and moving furniture to ensure every surface sparkles. The position involves creating welcoming environments by handling laundry, restocking amenities, maintaining hot tubs (training provided), and identifying any maintenance needs or damages. This position is perfect for someone who takes pride in attention to detail and wants to directly impact guests' vacation experiences by delivering pristine, comfortable homes.
Core Responsibilities
- Professionally clean and maintain a portfolio of vacation rental properties using cleaning procedures and products in conformance with prescribed company standards.
- Sweeping, vacuuming, mopping, dusting, and washing all surfaces.
- Move all reasonably portable furniture in rooms to clean under and behind.
- Assist with laundry and linen as needed.
- Identify and note any damages or needed repairs to homes.
- Collect and remove trash and debris.
- Attend all mandatory individual and team meetings.
- Replenish consumable items such as soaps and paper products.
- Maintain hot tubs as needed; no experience necessary - we offer on-site training.
Skills + Qualifications
- Experience working in hotel, hospitality, vacation or similar industry is preferred but not required
- Prior housekeeping experience is a bonus but not required - we can train!
- Tech-savvy with experience using various digital systems and applications and comfortable using mobile apps, tablets, and various software platforms.
- This role involves frequent travel between worksites, so reliable personal transportation is essential.
Benefits and Perks:
- Health/dental/vision insurance based on hours worked
- Employer Sponsored & Voluntary Supplemental Benefits based on hours worked
- Health & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts based on hours worked
- Paid Vacation & Sick Time
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Employee Discounts
Workplace Environment + Physical Requirements
- Work may take place indoors or outdoors, in a variety of settings including private homes, resorts, offices, and laundry facilities — often in varying weather conditions.
- We’re in hospitality and our schedules can change based on guest and homeowner needs. Shifts may include early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays. We require flexibility to support this.
- Reliable transportation required.
- Regular travel within the locally assigned market and / or region market dependent.
- Ability to move freely (balancing, climbing, crawling, driving, squatting, standing, stooping, walking, bending, pushing, pulling, reaching, and repetitive hand/finger motions) and lift up to a maximum of fifty (50) pounds without assistance.
Why Join Avari?
- Inclusive and collaborative culture
- One-team approach across Field and Support Teams
- Opportunity to grow, learn, and make an impact
- Cross-functional exposure across Operations, Property Management, Guest Services, Maintenance, Housekeeping, Sales, and Support
- Opportunity to contribute ideas and help shape processes as Avari continues to grow
Benefits Eligibility: Full-time employees regularly scheduled to work at least 30 hours per week are eligible for Avari benefit programs unless otherwise stated.
Connect & Learn About Avari: Discover our properties, destinations, and the hospitality experience we're building.
Website: Stayavari.com
Press Release: Avari Launches to Redefine What Vacation Rental Management Can Deliver
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Avari Equal Opportunity
Avari Management is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements, and qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran or military status, or any other status protected by law.
Avari Management provides reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities in the application process. To request an accommodation, contact careers@avarimgmt.com.
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