THE LIFESTYLE
Living and working in a National Park is not for everyone but for those who seek a simpler way of life, Yellowstone can be the perfect landing spot. Learn more about the dorms, cafeterias, recreation opportunities, and more.
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Interagency Access Pass
The offer is not valid with the Interagency Annual Pass. If you are a holder of an Access Pass or Senior Pass (formerly known as Golden Access or Golden Age passes) you can receive a 50% discount off of established standard rates at Bridge Bay, Canyon, Grant and Madison Campgrounds. The offer is not valid for Fishing Bridge RV Park. You must show your pass at check-in to receive the discount on your site only. Otherwise you will be charged the prevailing standard rate. For more information about Interagency passes, please visit this page on the NPS website.
Housekeeping
After a day spent exploring Yellowstone, guests are looking for a clean and comfortable place to rest up for the next days’ adventure. Our Housekeeping Crew works behind-the-scenes to make sure our guests are well cared for and happy, just like we would in our own homes. They are part of the Lodging Department and take pride in creating a ‘home away from home’ for guests.
Why Choose a Housekeeping Job in Yellowstone?
- Some positions offer a reliable schedule (typically 8:00 am to 5:00 pm) that allows you time to explore Yellowstone or participate in a Recreation program in the evenings.
- Your day starts with stretching to get everyone moving and help set the tone for the day.
- You may be able to work alone while cleaning yet be part of a great overall team. Plus, your team is made up of people from all over the world!
- Team social events allow you to get to know your co-workers.
- Our properties include both hotels and cabins. So there may be options to spend your day inside or, if assigned to cabins, outdoors.
- Our properties range in age from 20 to 125 years old. Take an extra sense of pride in cleaning a historic National Park building!
“Whole housekeeping department in OF Inn made my summer amazing. Those people are truly people in the right place!”
Fun Fact: Much of the management team in Yellowstone started their journey in the Housekeeping department! In fact, our director of Lodging started as a room attendant!
“Many co-workers who I befriended have become lifetime friends.”
Yellowstone Jobs: Find Your Role
Interested? There are a variety of positions on our housekeeping crew to fit what you are looking for:
Room Attendant
For Room Attendants in Yellowstone National Park, it’s all about being part of a team and caring about the comfort of our guests! You are responsible for cleaning guest rooms and making them comfortable and inviting.
Room Inspector
Room Inspectors are responsible for ensuring that our ready guest rooms meet our cleaning standards and are suitable for occupancy by our guests! The ability to develop and mentor a well-functioning team of Room Attendants from a largely inexperienced staff is a key part of this job. This position is one of greater responsibility and requires knowledge of hotel/motel housekeeping procedures.
Housekeeping Management
These important positions are all about developing and maintaining strong teams. Many of our assistant managers and managers started as Room Attendants and Inspectors and were promoted from within to their current managerial role (often within a single season).
Other positions in the Housekeeping Crew include:
Porter
A Porter makes sure the public areas and restrooms in our hotels and lodges are clean and inviting to the public. Your job is to make the first impression…the best impression!
Linen Truck Driver
A Linen Truck Driver keeps the location Housekeeping Crew supplied with clean linens and supplies for our guest facilities, as well as ensuring that daily inventories are completed.
Housekeeping Office Assistant
The Housekeeping Office Assistant in Yellowstone is responsible for coordinating the daily happenings in the Housekeeping Crew on location. Duties include generating reports, completing payroll, maintaining repair and tip logs, and light cleaning in the office
Housekeeping Trainers
A high performing team requires great training! The Housekeeping Crew is one of the largest departments in Yellowstone and offers plenty of opportunities for growth and advancement.
Meet Lia Biritz
Lia is a Room Attendant at Canyon. Lia came out to Yellowstone from Kansas City, Missouri. Her mom is from West Yellowstone, so she grew up visiting the park and listening to stories about it. “Yellowstone feels like a home away from home.” What she loves most about her job is getting to work with amazing people from all over the world! In her free time, she enjoys hiking, fly fishing, singing, reading, exploring, and gardening. Her best tip for new employees is “don’t be afraid to step out of your comfort zone. Take every opportunity available.”
Meet Sho Asa
Sho is the Housekeeping Manager at Mammoth Hotel. Sho Asa came to Yellowstone in 2015 because he wanted to spend one summer in the mountains, but has fallen in love with the area and keeps coming back! His favorite part about working in the park is interacting with all of the guests and employees from different countries and cultures. In his free time, he goes hiking and explores the park, as well as brushing up on his hobby of learning phrases in other languages.
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