Housekeeper

Horizon North; Prince Rupert; Remote; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading facilities management company in British Columbia is seeking a Housekeeper to join their team. You will be responsible for ensuring the cleanliness of a world-class camp facility, conducting cleaning services for guest rooms and hallways. Candidates should have at least 6 months of housekeeping experience and be able to work independently and as part of a team. Excellent benefits, including paid travel time and a 20 days on / 10 days off rotation, are offered.

Benefits

Excellent work-life balance

Fully covered extended health and dental benefits

Paid travel time

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 months’ janitorial and/or housekeeping experience.
• Knowledge of standard cleaning procedures, chemicals, products, and equipment.
• Ability to lift up to 35 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Conduct walk-downs - cleaning approximately 30 rooms per day.
• Full housekeeping services in guest rooms and hallways.
• Maintaining an accurate record of bedding allotted in lodge.

Skills

Janitorial and housekeeping experience

Knowledge of cleaning procedures and chemicals

Fluency in English

Ability to stand for long periods

Job description

Overview

We\'ve been serving Canadian clients for over 75 years. The companies that began independently and now form Dexterra Group have an outstanding record of supporting the infrastructure and built assets that play a vital role in our society and helping our clients achieve higher performance and productivity. Powered by passionate people, we bring the right teams with the right skills together – offering both experience and regional expertise so companies can operate their day to day, confidently and successfully.

What’s the job?

Based in a world class Horizon North camp facility, the regular shift for this position is 20 days on and 10 days off, with 10-hour workdays. Transportation is provided to site from a pickup point in Edmonton.

As a Housekeeper, reporting to the Head Housekeeper, you will ensure the over-all cleanliness of our facilities to the highest level. This position is safety sensitive and requires drug, alcohol and fit to work testing as a condition of employment.

Your responsibilities

• Conducting walk-downs - cleaning 30 rooms per day and may vary depending on client occupancy.
• Full housekeeping services in guest rooms and hallways.
• Making the beds and changing linen weekly; or as needed.
• Vacuuming and dusting all room furniture blinds including hallways.
• Washing, scrubbing and sanitizing bathroom, windows and mirrors.
• Emptying garbage from all sleeping areas including trash and recycling collection.
• Washing and folding towels, linens and beddings.
• Loading and unloading laundry and linen truck as well as supplies.
• Maintaining an accurate record of all bedding allotted in lodge, assist with the inventory, and report any shortages to the Lodge Manager.

What’s in it for you?

• Enjoy excellent work-life balance with a 20 days on / 10 days off rotation.
• Extended health and dental benefits that are fully covered.
• Travel time is paid.
• Whereas other companies are downsizing, we are growing!
• Be #1 on day 1 by joining an industry leader

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Qualifications

Who are we looking for?

• You have a minimum 6 months’ janitorial and / or housekeeping experience
• You have knowledge of standard cleaning procedures, chemicals, products and equipment
• Ideally, you have related experience in remote lodge setting or hotel / institutional environment; commercial cleaning is considered an asset
• You are fluent in English with excellent written and verbal communication skills
• You have the ability and desire to work independently with minimal supervision and as a team player
• You are able to stand for a long period of time and lift up to 35 pounds
• You are able to obtain a mark of 80% or higher on the mandatory WHMIS test (Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System)

Additional Information

Dexterra Group is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We are pleased to consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veterans’ status, Indigenous status, or any other legally protected factors. Disability-related accommodations during the hiring selection process are available upon request.