Housekeeper (Full-time)
Full-time • Archbold Station
Housekeeper – Archbold Biological Station
Location: Venus, Florida
Reports To: Operations
Position Type: Full-Time / Part-Time (as needed)
Closing Date: November 14, 2025
Reports To: Operations
Position Type: Full-Time / Part-Time (as needed)
Closing Date: November 14, 2025
Position Summary:
The Housekeeper is responsible for maintaining the cleanliness and comfort of Archbold Biological Station’s residential and communal facilities, including cottages, dormitories, offices, lounges, and meeting rooms. This role supports a welcoming and hygienic environment for researchers, interns, staff, and guests, and works closely with the Custodian to ensure high standards across the Station.
Key Responsibilities:
- Clean and prepare guest cottages and dorm rooms: change linens, dust, vacuum, and sanitize bathrooms and kitchens.
- Maintain cleanliness of shared spaces such as lounges, meeting rooms, and laundry facilities.
- Clean offices, including dusting, vacuuming, emptying trash, and sanitizing surfaces.
- Restock supplies such as soap, paper products, and linens.
- Report maintenance issues or damage to the Facilities and/or Maintenance Manager.
- Assist with seasonal deep cleaning and turnover between groups or events.
- Support sustainability practices, including eco-friendly cleaning products and recycling.
- Collaborate with the Custodian to ensure seamless upkeep of all facilities.
- Other tasks assigned by Operations and/or Maintenance Manager
Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Previous housekeeping or custodial experience preferred.
- Strong attention to detail and time management skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Physical ability to lift up to 30 lbs. and perform repetitive tasks.
- Respect for privacy and confidentiality of guests and staff.
Work Environment:
- Residential, office, and communal buildings within a biological research station.
- Interaction with a diverse community of scientists, students, and staff.
- Exposure to natural surroundings and occasional wildlife.
Benefits:
- Competitive pay, bi-weekly
- Health and retirement benefits.
Archbold is an equal opportunity employer. We take action to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected status. Archbold will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics and stands proud of its collaborative culture.
Archbold's mission is to build and share the scientific knowledge needed to protect the life, lands, and waters of Florida, and beyond. Archbold’s footprint encompasses the ancient scrub habitats of the Lake Wales Ridge; the Avon Park Air Force Range Sentinel Landscape; the vast, open ranchlands of Central Florida; and the many waterways that flow south into Lake Okeechobee and then drain to the coasts, touching the lives of millions of Floridians. Archbold studies and protects these natural wonders as ecosystems: as complex networks shaped by measurable natural processes. Our dozens of research sites encompass the pristine sand dunes of the Lake Wales Ridge; the ranchlands and wetlands that make up much of Central Florida; and the rivers that flow south into Lake Okeechobee and beyond.
Today Archbold stewards a rich mosaic of natural habitats, native ecosystems, working lands, and historic buildings at Archbold Biological Station and Buck Island Ranch. The Station and the Ranch serve as the place-based crucible for our innovative science, conservation, and education programs. These draw from a long, deep history, dating back from our beginnings, founded by Richard Archbold in 1941.
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