Remote Housekeeper - Manh Choh

NANA; Tok (AK); Remote; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated remote housekeeper to maintain cleanliness in camp and industrial facilities. This role involves a variety of cleaning tasks across different environments, ensuring all areas are orderly and hygienic. Ideal candidates will have a background in commercial cleaning and be able to work effectively as part of a team while adhering to safety standards. If you thrive in a dynamic, remote setting and are ready to contribute to a clean and safe environment, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a team that values safety, integrity, and respect in all operations.

Qualifications

• 1+ year experience in commercial cleaning and housekeeping.
• Ability to pass pre-employment requirements including drug tests.

Responsibilities

• Perform cleaning duties in various areas including kitchens and restrooms.
• Notify supervisor of safety and sanitation issues.

Skills

Commercial Cleaning

Teamwork

Decision Making

Physical Stamina

Safety Compliance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Cleaning Equipment

Job description

The remote housekeeper position provides a wide variety of cleaning services and other related duties required to keep remote camp and industrial facilities, food service areas, office facilities and similar areas in a clean and orderly condition. All duties are to be performed in accordance with NMS' mission, vision, and values.

Responsibilities

1. Cleans, sweeps, vacuums, mops, or restocks hallways, stairways, offices, food preparation or break areas, kitchen areas or equipment, laundry rooms, clinics, living areas, work areas, off-site areas, common areas, restrooms, public areas, or other similar areas.
2. Sweeps, mops, scrubs, strips, extracts, waxes, buffs, vacuums, etc. all types of floors.
3. Dusts both low and high areas.
4. Wipes down or cleans various surfaces.
5. Uses appropriate equipment and cleaning solutions for all tasks.
6. Removes and properly disposes of discarded materials.
7. May compact trash.
8. Removes and transports trash to the appropriate disposal areas.
9. May change light bulbs and perform very light facility maintenance.
10. May keep building entryways free of snow and debris.
11. May operate a vehicle to work at remote locations.
12. May periodically perform a variety of special duties such as certain types of laundry duties or periodically scheduled cleaning tasks.
13. May also be designated as a night or day janitor to indicate somewhat varying duties or assignments related to this type of work.
14. Notify supervisor if safety and sanitation standards are not being met.
15. This position has no supervisory responsibilities.
16. Other duties that are pertinent to the department or unit's success also may be assigned.

Qualifications

1. High School Diploma or GED equivalent preferred.
2. At least one (1) year experience that evidences a working knowledge of commercial cleaning equipment and industrial cleaning processes.
3. At least one (1) year experience in commercial housekeeping.
4. Must pass all pre-employment contract requirements which may include but are not limited to: drug test, physical and fit for duty assessment and hearing test.
5. Must be able to cooperate and work as part of a team with fellow employees, customers and clients.
6. Must be able to make decisions in the moment with little to no supervision.
7. Must be able to be on your feet for 12 hours per shift for the scheduled rotation.
8. Must be able to live in dormitory style settings and meet cleanliness requirements of the remote camp.
9. Contract requires employees to speak, understand, read and write English.
10. Must meet and adhere to all safety guidelines and regulations set forth by the company and client.

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements

1. Weather: Indoor/Outdoor. Frequently exposed to arctic conditions.
2. Noise level: Moderate to Loud.
3. Description of environment: This is a remote camp setting. Employees must constantly be able to stand, walk, climb, push, pull use hands and arms, stoop, kneel and crouch. Employees are occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles and may be exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals.
4. Travel: Must be able to travel by plane and/or bus to remote camps.

Physical Requirements

1. Ability to lift 35 lbs. from floor to knuckle.
2. Ability to lift 35 lbs. from floor to waist.
3. Ability to lift 8 lbs. from floor to shoulders.
4. Ability to lift 8 lbs. from floor to crown level.
5. Ability to carry 25 lbs. with two hands for a minimum distance of 50 feet.
6. Ability to stoop & twist alternate cross over toe touches x 5 each side, self-paced but continuous.
7. Ability to squat functionally self-paced but continuous.
8. Ability to kneel on one knee and stand. Return to kneel on opposite knee.
9. Ability to kneel in sequence x 5 for each knee, self-paced but continuous.
10. Ability to climb up and down 10 steps x 5 for a total of 50 steps.
11. Ability to climb up and down 10 steps x 5 for a total of 50 steps while carrying 25 lbs. in one hand and using the other hand to grasp a railing for safety, self-paced.
12. Ability to climb a slanted ladder with 2 rungs x 2 repetitions for a total of 4 rungs, self-paced but continuous.

NMS Core Values

1. Safety guides our behavior.
2. Honesty and integrity govern our activities.
3. Commitments made will be fulfilled.
4. All individuals are treated with dignity and respect.
5. The environment will be protected and sustained.

NMS is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, veteran protected status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.