Janitor - Alaska (North Slope)

Denali Universal Services; Alaska; On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Life insurance

Free camp housing

Free meals

Air travel between Anchorage and site

Job summary

Denali Universal Services is seeking dependable and detail-oriented Janitors to support daily operations at a remote camp on Alaska's North Slope. The role entails maintaining clean and sanitary common areas, offices, living quarters, kitchens, restrooms, and performing light maintenance while keeping entryways clear of snow and debris.

Expect a 12-hour shift schedule and a 3 weeks on/3 weeks off rotation; housing and meals are provided, and travel between Anchorage and the site is arranged and

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid driver's license and clean driving record.
• Able to proficiently speak, read, understand and write English.
• Reliable access to a smartphone capable of running apps for scheduling, timekeeping (clocking in/out), shift communications, and time-off requests.

Responsibilities

• Clean hallways, stairways, offices, living areas, kitchens, restrooms, and common areas.
• Dust, sweep, mop, scrub, vacuum, and perform floor-care duties.
• Remove and compact trash; transport to disposal areas.
• Change light bulbs and perform light maintenance tasks.
• Keep entryways free of snow and debris; operate a vehicle to site as needed.
• Follow safety procedures and wear PPE; stay alert and work in a team.
• Willingness to perform other duties and work at multiple locations.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

We are seeking dependable and detail-orientated Janitors to support daily operations at a remote camp on the North Slope of Alaska. The role is responsible for maintaining clean and sanitary common areas, offices, living quarters, kitchens, restrooms, and common areas; performing full floor‑care tasks; removing and compacting trash; completing light maintenance such as changing bulbs; and keeping entryways clear of snow and debris. The ideal candidate is safety-focused, and comfortable working long hours in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

• Rotational Schedule: 3 weeks on/3 weeks off
• Work shifts: 12 hours/day (40 hrs straight time + 44 hrs OT per work week).
• Travel: Flights between Anchorage and the job site are arranged and paid for by the company
• Housing & Meals: Included (free)
• Point of hire: Anchorage, AK

JOB DUTIES

• Clean hallways, stairways, offices, food preparation and break areas, kitchen areas and equipment, laundry rooms, living areas, work areas, off-site areas, common areas, restrooms, public areas, and other similar areas
• Dust both low and high areas and wipe down/clean various surfaces
• Sweep, mop, scrubs, strip, extract, wax, buff, vacuum, etc. all types of floors
• Removes and transports and compacts trash to the appropriate disposal areas
• Change light bulbs and perform light facility maintenance
• Keep building entryways free of snow and debris
• Operate a vehicle to work at remote locations
• Follow proper DUS safety precautions and wear the correct PPE for the task
• Ability to work in a constant state of alertness in a safe manner
• Willingness to perform other duties as required
• Willingness to work at various locations as required

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record
• Able to proficiently speak, read, understand and write English
• Reliable access to a smartphone capable of running apps for scheduling,
  timekeeping (clocking in/out), shift communications, and time-off requests

MUST PASS

• Drug test
• Post-offer fitness-for-duty test
• Criminal background check

WHAT TO EXPECT

Remote camp work is a unique experience and may not be for everyone. Before applying, make sure you are comfortable with the following:

• Living and working at a remote camp on Alaska's North Slope
• Work rotational schedules with extended time away from home
• Sharing a room with another employee
• Working long, physically active shifts
• Standing, walking, bending, and lifting throughout the day
• Following all safety rules, camp policies, and work procedures
• Working as part of a team and maintaining a professional attitude

WHAT WE OFFER

• Competitive wages and lots of overtime due to the 12-hour shift schedule
• Benefits: medical, dental & vision; 401(k) with company match, life insurance, and other
• Half a year off! The rotational schedule provides approximately 6 months off each year, offering significant time for rest, travel and personal commitments. Fill-in opportunities are available for employees who want to work extra time.
• Free camp housing & meals while on rotation
• Travel between Anchorage and the job site provided
• Opportunity to work in a unique and team-focused environment

Denali Universal Services (DUS) is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Qualifications

Licenses & Certifications

Required

Driver's License

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