Piecework Housekeeper

As a Piecework Housekeeper at Vacasa, your responsibilities will include professionally cleaning and maintaining our vacation rental properties. You will be tasked with sweeping, vacuuming, mopping, and dusting, as well as creating a welcoming environment for our guests. You will also handle laundry, replenish consumable items, and report any damages promptly. With the role focusing on attention to detail, you'll ensure that each space is spotless and inviting.

To become a Piecework Housekeeper at Vacasa, you do not need any formal experience as we provide on-the-job training! However, you will need reliable transportation, a smartphone with a personal email address, and the ability to work on weekends. We value your attention to detail and your willingness to learn, as these are essential for this role.

Vacasa offers a piece rate compensation model for our Piecework Housekeepers, which ranges between $37 and $174 per unit, with an average of about $86 per unit cleaned. Additionally, you can earn $25 per hour for paid training, necessary meetings, and other non-post reservation cleaning tasks. This setup allows you to maximize your earnings based on the number of homes you maintain!

As a Piecework Housekeeper with Vacasa, you will enjoy a comprehensive benefits package including 100% coverage for health, dental, and vision insurance based on hours worked, a 401K retirement savings plan with immediate company matching, paid vacation and sick days, and career advancement opportunities. Plus, you’ll work with great colleagues to support you every step of the way!

The hiring process for a Piecework Housekeeper at Vacasa involves submitting your application, followed by an interview to discuss your fit for the role. A crucial part of your potential employment will include successfully completing a background check. If you're passionate about cleanliness and ready to contribute to our mission of seamless vacation stays, we encourage you to apply!

When answering this question, emphasize any relevant experiences you have, even if they are informal. Highlight your attention to detail and efficiency in maintaining cleanliness. If you lack experience, express your willingness to learn and how you value cleanliness.

Discuss your approach to organizing tasks efficiently. Mention any techniques that help you stay focused, such as creating a checklist or assessing which rooms require more attention first. Show that you can balance quality with speed.

Explain your proactive approach to reporting issues. Mention how you would document the damage and create a maintenance ticket as needed, emphasizing your responsibility in maintaining the property standards.

Talk about the importance of following cleaning protocols and maintaining an eye for detail. You could mention that you are eager to learn and adapt to specific company cleaning procedures.

Discuss the little touches that matter, like arranging furniture nicely and making sure items like toiletries are replenished. Emphasize how your efforts contribute to guest satisfaction and a positive experience.

Express your openness to learning about the equipment and products used in the role. Highlight any past experiences where you have effectively used cleaning supplies or have followed safety protocols.

Reflect on what excites you about Vacasa's mission and values. Mention how being part of a local team that makes memorable vacations possible resonates with you and aligns with your work ethic.

Emphasize your positive outlook on feedback as a tool for growth. Explain how you appreciate constructive criticism and adapt your methods based on the guidance received from supervisors.

Mention skills such as attention to detail, time management, and reliability. Discuss how these skills contribute to maintaining high cleaning standards and ensuring guest satisfaction.

Share a specific situation where you exceeded expectations, detailing the actions you took and the outcomes. Highlight the feedback you received or how it positively impacted the space or the people using it.