Housekeeping Attendant

About the role

Yora Nordic Spa, opening in November 2026 in Portland, is a new wellness destination focused on nature, hydrotherapy, and authentic human connection. As a founding team member, you will help create thoughtful, welcoming experiences that help guests reconnect with themselves, others, and the natural world. The Housekeeping Attendant will join the founding housekeeping team to prepare and maintain clean, calm, and beautifully presented spaces for the spa’s first guests.

Responsibilities

• Clean, sanitize, restock and restore assigned guest-facing and back-of-house areas to Yora's standards.
• Maintain change rooms, washrooms, relaxation spaces, pool decks, circulation areas and other assigned spaces throughout the day.
• Complete scheduled walkthroughs and resolve cleanliness or presentation concerns before they affect guests.
• Turn over lockers efficiently while maintaining exceptional cleanliness and presentation.
• Keep towels, linens, guest amenities and supplies available when and where they are needed.
• Follow assigned cleaning routines, departmental checklists and deep‑cleaning schedules.
• Maintain clean and organized housekeeping, linen and storage areas.
• Replenish guest amenities and supplies according to established levels.
• Handle linens, cleaning products, chemicals, tools and equipment safely and correctly.
• Follow all sanitation, health, safety and workplace procedures.
• Identify spills, hazards, damaged equipment and maintenance concerns and respond or report them immediately.
• Complete assigned opening, operating and closing responsibilities accurately and on time.
• Interact with guests warmly and professionally while completing work discreetly in occupied areas.
• Work collaboratively with Housekeeping, Maintenance, Front Desk and other departments to keep spaces guest‑ready.

Requirements

• Previous housekeeping, spa, hotel or guest‑service experience is an asset but not required.
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to exceptional cleanliness.
• Ability to work independently while contributing positively to a team.
• Ability to remain organized while managing multiple cleaning and guest‑area priorities.
• Warm and professional approach when interacting with guests.
• Ability to safely use cleaning chemicals, tools and equipment after receiving required training.
• Self‑motivated working style and ability to recognize what needs attention without always being directed.
• Reliability, good judgment and pride in creating calm, clean and restorative spaces.
• First Aid and CPR certification considered an asset.
• Physical demands: active role requiring work throughout indoor and outdoor spa areas, including change rooms, washrooms, relaxation spaces, pool decks, circulation areas, storage areas and other guest‑facing and back‑of‑house spaces; extended periods of standing and walking; frequent bending, reaching and twisting; climbing stairs; kneeling and crouching; pushing and pulling housekeeping carts and equipment; lifting and carrying routine linens, supplies and cleaning materials; repetitive hand and arm movements associated with cleaning and sanitizing; exposure to cleaning products and chemicals, fragrances, dust, humidity, steam, moisture, changing temperatures, outdoor weather conditions and wet or slippery surfaces; must use appropriate safety procedures and protective equipment when required.

Benefits

• Health and wellness benefits.
• Paid time off.
• Employee wellness privileges and discounted experiences at Yora Nordic Spa locations.
• Bistro and retail discounts.
• Learning, growth and development opportunities within a growing wellness brand.
• Note: Yora is currently finalizing its employee benefit plans; specific coverage, eligibility, contributions and plan terms will be shared during recruitment.

Schedule

This is a full‑time, on‑site position requiring flexibility to work mornings, evenings, weekends and holidays based on business and operational needs. Additional flexibility will be required during the pre‑opening and opening periods. The anticipated start date is between mid‑ and late October 2026.