Hotel Housekeeper

fresh, clean, and styled to impress

posted February 26, 2026

Compensation: $16.00 to $17.00 per hour

What's in it for you…

  • Hotel and travel discounts at worldwide destinations!
  • Professional development and promotion opportunities!

About this job...

Room Attendants make a long-lasting impression and greatly influence the total guest experience.  Cleaning each hotel guest room and public area to brand standard ensures a welcome and relaxing environment for our guests while they’re away from home.  Room Attendants create beautiful spaces and have great attention to detail, making sure each element of the room is prepared for guest arrival or return.  The primary responsibility of a Room Attendant is to deliver and exceed guest expectations, clean and style hotel rooms and public areas to brand standards, promptly address guest requests, and work collaboratively to resolve guest challenges.

What you'll be doing...

  • Clean and style hotel rooms and public areas efficiently, to brand expectations, and with great attention to detail.
  • Refresh and replenish guest rooms with amenities, supplies, linen, and applicable collateral to ensure all items are available for guest use according to brand standard.
  • Take proactive approach to prevent guest challenges by inspecting work, identifying and communicating maintenance concerns, and replacing items when necessary.
  • Effectively engage and build rapport with guests to identify needs and ensure guest satisfaction.
  • Take ownership to resolve guest challenges, working collaboratively with the hotel’s Guest Services team and hotel leadership.
  • Always maintain professionalism consistent with hotel brand and company expectations.
  • Know and communicate hotel emergency procedures; inform and assist guests in emergencies.
  • Take on additional tasks as necessary or assigned by hotel leadership.

Requirements...

  • 8+ hours per day; stand and walk frequently throughout the workday
  • Lift, lower, and maneuver up to 30 pounds occasionally
  • Reach, bend, stoop, and pivot frequently throughout the workday

Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton

Hotel with 290 Rooms

A historic base where presidents stayed

A favorite among presidents and celebrities including Elvis and Johnny Cash, our restored 1919 hotel is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. We're in the center of downtown Des Moines, a mile from the Wells Fargo Arena. The Iowa State Capitol is less than 10 minutes away, and we're 15 minutes from the Iowa State Fairgrounds.

Proudfoot & Bird

Fine Dining in every aspect. Proudfoot & Bird, named after the original Hotel Fort Des Moines architects, pays homage to the glamorous days of years past with every detail. Adorned with stunning marble tables, intricate gold ceiling inlay, plush soft seating, and grand circular bar we have recreated a time that was filled with elegance, extravagance, and indulgence. Housed in the historic Hotel Fort Des Moines, we have taken every step possible to protect a valued piece of Des Moines’ cherished history. Two semi-private dining rooms are available, seating eight and 10 guests, respectively. Comprised of handmade pastas, humanely raised poultry, waterfowl, prime cuts of beef, sustainably caught seafood and locally sourced produce, Proudfoot & Bird’s menu consists of world class fare. Timeless cocktails, local/regional beer selections, and a carefully curated list of award-winning wines have been chosen to pair perfectly with our culinary vision. We look forward to serving you


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