What are the responsibilities and job description for the Hospitality Housekeeper and Property Care Specialist position at Alma College?
FLSA EMPLOYMENT CATEGORY: Hourly; Non-exempt; Administrative; Part time
DEPARTMENT: Student Affairs
POSITION SUMMARY:
Join Alma College’s Hospitality team and help create comfortable, welcoming spaces for our guests. In this role, you’ll ensure our Airbnb-style accommodations are clean, well-stocked, and ready for every stay. This role combines hands-on property care, light maintenance, and guest focused hospitality—perfect for someone who enjoys working independently, paying attention to detail, and making a visible difference in the guest experience.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED/EXERCISED:
Reports directly to the Associate Director – Hospitality & Conference Services and has no supervisory responsibilities.
ESSENTAL FUNCTIONS:
- Clean guest rooms, common areas, hallways, lobbies, and restrooms
- Change and launder bedding and towels; restock supplies
- Empty trash, wash interior and first-floor exterior windows
- Track cleaning products and guest supplies
- Report maintenance or safety concerns
- Maintain exterior areas by sweeping porches, walkways, and entrances to ensure safety and a welcoming appearance
- Follow safety guidelines for cleaning products
- Perform other duties as assigned
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
- Ability to lift up to 40 lbs and stay active on your feet
- Knowledge of cleaning materials and methods
- Strong attention to detail, time management, and communication
- Able to work independently
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Experience in hospitality, hotel, or vacation rental cleaning.
- Background in laundry management and/or linen services.
- Experience working with underrepresented, first-generation, Pell-eligible, and diverse populations.
SCHEDULING:
- Shifts generally 10 a.m.–3 p.m.
- Guaranteed Monday shift (5 hrs.); additional shifts could include Fridays and alternating weekends (dependent on guest occupancy)
- Peak seasons may require extra hours, with advance notice
- Weekly hours typically 5–25
APPLICATION PROCESS:
For full consideration, qualified candidates must complete the following steps:
- submit the Alma College application
- email a letter of interest and resume to careers@alma.edu.
Applications will be accepted through February 6, 2026.
Alma College is classified as a selective Baccalaureate College: Diverse Fields by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching. Alma is committed to academic excellence and the development of responsible leaders; our students thrive on challenging academic programs in a supportive, small-college environment emphasizing active, collaborative learning and close student-faculty interaction. Alma is a private Phi Beta Kappa institution located in the center of Michigan’s Lower Peninsula.
Alma College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse faculty, staff, and student body.
Alma College recognizes that we are all transformed when we celebrate and value the varied identities, backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives in our campus community. We are committed to recognizing and removing barriers to success and providing equitable access to opportunities through education and advocacy. In our increasingly diverse campus and world, we pledge to create a climate where everyone is safe and free to grow intellectually, spiritually, and emotionally.