Housekeeper

Position Summary

The Housekeeper is responsible for maintaining a clean, safe, sanitary, and orderly living and common-area environment for construction personnel at a remote Alaska jobsite. This position performs routine housekeeping and sanitation duties in crew housing, dining and common areas, offices, restrooms, and other assigned facilities. The Housekeeper must be dependable, safety-conscious, and comfortable working in a remote construction camp environment.

Essential Job Functions

• Clean and sanitize sleeping quarters, common areas, offices, restrooms, showers, kitchens, dining areas, and other assigned facilities.
• Perform routine sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, dusting, and surface cleaning.
• Clean and disinfect high-touch surfaces, fixtures, sinks, toilets, showers, and other sanitary areas.
• Change linens, make beds, and replenish towels and other housekeeping supplies as required.
• Collect, sort, and properly dispose of trash and other waste in accordance with site requirements.
• Monitor and replenish cleaning supplies, paper products, toiletries, and other necessary materials.
• Maintain housekeeping equipment and report damaged or malfunctioning equipment.
• Identify and report maintenance issues, safety hazards, pest concerns, leaks, or other facility issues to the appropriate supervisor.
• Follow established cleaning schedules and maintain assigned areas to required standards.
• Properly use cleaning chemicals, equipment, and personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Follow all site safety policies, environmental requirements, sanitation procedures, and applicable regulations.
• Assist with deep cleaning and turnover of rooms and facilities as needed.
• Maintain a professional and respectful working relationship with construction personnel, supervisors, and other camp staff.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education/Experience

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Previous housekeeping, janitorial, custodial, hotel, camp, or commercial cleaning experience preferred.
• Experience working in a remote camp, construction camp, industrial facility, or similar environment is a plus.
• Must be able to work independently and manage cleaning assignments with minimal supervision.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of basic cleaning and sanitation practices.
• Ability to safely use common cleaning products, tools, and equipment.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to maintaining clean and sanitary facilities.
• Dependable and punctual with a strong work ethic.
• Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented, remote jobsite environment.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and respect the privacy of employees residing in camp facilities.
• Ability to work in varying weather conditions and a remote Alaska environment.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, stoop, kneel, and reach for extended periods.
• Ability to lift and carry cleaning supplies and equipment weighing up to approximately 50 pounds.
• Ability to push and pull cleaning carts and equipment.
• Ability to perform repetitive cleaning tasks throughout the workday.
• Must be able to wear required PPE and comply with jobsite safety requirements.

Work Environment

This position is performed at a remote construction site in Alaska and may involve working in challenging weather conditions and a camp-style living environment.

Hourly Rate

$28.23/hour plus fringe rate.

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