ABOUT WORKING AT THE WALLACE FALLS LODGE

The Lodge is a 10-bedroom, 10-bathroom vacation rental and outdoor event venue located next door to The Wallace Falls State Park in Gold Bar, WA. We are a family-owned small business under new ownership as of 2020. We are ramping up for peak wedding season and looking for our next awesome group of summer lodgekeepers. We are a fun group to work with (if we do say so ourselves!). If you enjoy working hard and laughing harder while in a beautiful setting, then The Lodge may be just the place for you!

SEASONAL LODGEKEEPER

ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Cleaning the Lodge, grounds and event spaces in a thorough, timely, and professional manner as part of a 4-5 person team

  • Cleaning following weddings, vacation rentals, retreats and nightly room turns

  • Complete set-up and tear-down of tables and chairs for weddings and events

  • Washing, drying, folding, and restocking linens

  • Maintain stocking and inventory checks for kitchen inventory items, cooking and cleaning supplies

  • Help maintain property upkeep, including, but not limited to, trash removal, light weeding and minor maintenance tasks

  • Other cleaning, maintenance and administrative tasks as assigned

HOURS & SCHEDULE

Lodgekeeping is paid on a per-turn basis at a rate of $125/turn. All turns begin between 10am and 11am. The team usually completes the turn within 5 hours, and may finish up to an hour earlier or an hour later. Many employees commute to The Lodge, which is why we have a per-turn rate, rather than hourly. We want our lodgekeepers to be able to count on making $125, even on the days they wrap up early. During high season, if you were to divide the turn rate by hours, our Lodgekeepers typically make an average hourly rate of $25/hour or more. Employees sign up for their own shifts in seniority order. Employees may trade turns amongst themselves.

On-call shifts require the employee to be available by phone from 10:30-11:30am, and within an hour drive from The Lodge. The on-call employee will be notified between 10:30 and 11:30am if they are needed. If they are needed, they will be paid the standard turn rate. If they are not needed, they will be paid a $25 on call rate and are released at 11:30am.

REQUIRED AVAILABILITY

  • Must be available to work 15 turn shifts between June 1st and September 4th, 2023

  • Must be available to work 5 on-call shifts between June 1st and September 4th, 2023

PAY & BENEFITS

  • $125/turn (turns start between 10am and 11am and typically end between 2pm and 4pm)

  • Sick time accrual at a rate of 1 hour per 40 hours worked

  • Employees who live more than 20 miles from The Lodge will receive $1 per mile for miles 21+ for their commute. Example: You live 25 miles from The Lodge, you would receive $5 each way ($10/shift) travel reimbursement for miles 21-25.

  • Employees who report on time and complete 15 shifts will receive an end of summer Thank You Bonus of $200

  • Employees may increase their Thank You Bonus by picking up, and reporting on time, for additional shifts over 15. Every additional shift over 15 adds an extra $20 to your Thank You Bonus up to $500 (this equals working and reporting on-time to 30 shifts).

JOB PERKS

  • Part-time work schedule

  • Sign-up for your own schedule

  • Trade shifts among other employees

  • 6 pre-set employee nights at The Lodge:

    • Each employee may reserve one private room at no cost in seniority order

    • Additional rooms may be added, as available, for use of friends and family for a $40 cleaning fee

  • 25% discount on advanced reservations for yourself, your partner and your parents or adult children

  • Employee coffee, tea, assorted sparkling water and snacks

QUALIFICATIONS

EXPERIENCE

No experience required! We are happy to train hard-working, positive applicants with an eye for making spaces beautiful and guest-ready!

JOB REQUIREMENTS & NECESSARY SKILLS

  •  Dependability- Our team relies on one another to turn the Lodge and grounds within the limited timeframe between guests. If we are down even one team member, our jobs can be very challenging. Timeliness and dependability are critical. If this will be hard for you, please do not apply.

  • Efficiency & Thoroughness- Our goal is to provide our guests with a wonderful and memorable experience from start to finish! Our guests' experience is directly related to the quality of cleaning. We are happy to train you but please do not apply if moving quickly isn’t your thing. We need folks who would be described by friends and family as “fast and efficient, with an eye for detail”.

  • Following Instructions- Lodgekeepers will report to our Venue Manager and our Lead Lodgekeeper who will both work with new Lodgekeepers as they become familiar with The Lodge cleaning process. Candidates must be able to follow detailed instructions, checklists, and have a good attitude. Every member of The Wallace Falls Lodge team is working on continual improvement, and we want everyone to work together to achieve company goals and objectives. We also believe in being open to feedback. Everyone makes mistakes or misses things, it is all about taking the feedback graciously and working to improve.

  • Team Work- Here at The Lodge, we always work as a team. We depend on each team member to bring forth their best effort every shift! Attitudes are contagious, so let's spread fun and joy!

  • Time Management- Lodgekeepers will face several challenges and obstacles on a daily basis. Time management is a critical skill necessary for success in this position.

  • Professionalism- Lodgekeepers should always present with a positive and professional attitude and demeanor in both highly stressful or laid-back situations.

  • Flexibility- Things do not always go as planned in this industry. Being flexible, easygoing, understanding and rolling with the punches is often necessary for this line of work.

  • Physical Requirements- Standing/walking/climbing stairs for up to 6 hours per day and carrying or lifting up to 40lbs. This is a great job for meeting your step goal!

  • Transportation Requirements- Applicants must have access to a dependable vehicle.

 APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

If you are interested in the Lodgekeeper position please apply via this link. Our hope is to finalize hiring for summer season by June 1, 2023. Thank you for your interest in the position—we look forward to getting to know you!