Effective January 1, 2021

Reports To: Housekeeping Manager or Assistant Housekeeping Manager

About Schoodic Institute
Schoodic Institute at Acadia National Park is a 501(c)3 non‐profit organization and center for inclusive
science, learning, and inspiration in a rapidly changing world. In close partnership with the National Park
Service, we co‐manage the Research Learning Center campus located within the Schoodic District of
Acadia. We are passionate about observing and stewarding the natural world – we celebrate wonder,
we ask questions, and we commit to solving problems together. We believe everyone deserves to
contribute to science and be inspired by the natural world. To all who come to our beautiful campus, we
provide outstanding amenities, service, and comfort.

Introduction:

This position is a seasonal position located at the Schoodic Education and Research Center in the
Schoodic Section of Acadia National Park in Winter Harbor, Maine.

Major Duties:
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Responsible for cleaning all lodging units (2‐bedroom, 4‐bedroom, cabins, suites, bunkhouse),
Schooner Commons Dining Rooms, Moore Auditorium and breakout rooms, Operations
Building, Wright Hall, Eliot Hall, Dorr Classroom and other areas as assigned by Head
Housekeeper.

 Cleaning includes routine cleaning during the in‐season (May‐November).

 Fall cleaning for unit closure.

 Spring cleaning for opening of units prior to in‐season.
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Other duties as assigned.

Skills and Knowledge Required:

Knowledge of cleaning standards, OSHA and MSDS procedures and standards.

Knowledge of basic customer service practices and organizational skills a must.
Excellent interpersonal skills.

Responsibility

Work is generally recurring and similar in nature, however, the individual needs and volume of booking
organizations may cause variances in the turnover time of units and cleaning schedules required for all
areas of responsibility.

Schoodic Institute
P. O. Box 277

Winter Harbor, Maine 04693

Cleaning assignments will be made on an as‐needed basis by the Head Housekeeper. Work will typically
be done by teams of two or more people per assignment. Team members will vary depending on
workload and staff schedules. It is expected that the work will be performed in accordance with the
cleaning procedures outlined in the Housekeeping Cleaning Procedures Guideline, as well as, in
accordance with the direction given by the Head Housekeeper.

The Head Housekeeper is responsible for all housekeeping matters.

The employee is expected to perform as a critical member of the housekeeping team. The consistent
and standardized goals and outcome in specific areas of responsibility is imperative.


Physical Effort:

The work requires some lifting and relocation of material/equipment to various campus facilities,
typically up to 25lbs. Considerable walking, stooping, bending, stair climbing and arm movement is
required. Some movement of furniture or lifting may be necessary. Due to the widespread location of
SERC facilities the employee is required to move back and forth and around campus in an expedient and
timely manner.

Working Conditions:

It is expected that workers will be professional at all times in their relationships with all other Schoodic
Institute Staff, National Park Service Staff and guests.

Dress is appropriate to the work being done. At no time is employee permitted to wear flip‐flops, halter
tops, or any clothing that could be considered a safety hazard. Please refer to the Schoodic Institute
Dress Code Policy for more specific detail.

Smoking is NOT permitted in any campus building, facility or agency vehicle. Cigarette refuse must be
disposed of in proper receptacles.

Employee must possess and maintain a valid state of Maine driver’s license.

Schoodic Institute at Acadia National Park is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Send your resume or application to search@schoodicinstitute.org or mail to: PO Box 277 Winter Harbor,
Maine 04693. For further information contact Housekeeping Services at 207‐288‐1342.