Job Description
This Housekeeper position provides a wide variety of cleaning services and other related duties are required to keep facilities in clean and orderly conditions. The Housekeeper will support daily cleanliness in support Maniilaq Employee Housing Building, a 148-unit housing facility.
This position is located in Kotzebue, AK. Seeking to hire Kotzebue residents only.
Responsibilities
- Clean, sweep, mop, vacuum, sanitize and/or restock hallways, stairways, offices, food preparation or break areas, offsite areas, restrooms, public areas or other work areas as assigned.
- Dust both low and high areas and wipe down or cleans various surfaces.
- Remove and transport trash to appropriate disposal areas.
- Use appropriate equipment and cleaning solutions for all tasks.
- Maintain a clean and orderly cart and storage areas.
- May assist in laundry and/or linen removal.
- Replenish guest supplies and amenities as required.
- May scrub, strip, extract, wax and buff all types of floors using appropriate equipment.
- May change light bulbs and perform light facility maintenance.
- Has ability to recognize and use proper PPE for the job task.
- Adhere to all safety policies, requirements and training.
- Report any material discrepancies, damage and/or theft to the manager or maintenance department.
- Other duties that are pertinent to the department or unit’s success also may be assigned.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED equivalent.
- At least six (6) months of experience that demonstrates a working knowledge of cleaning equipment and general cleaning processes.
- The ability to work rotating shifts, weekends, callouts, etc.
- Must be fluent in speaking, reading, and writing English.
- Must pass a fingerprinting background investigation that complies with The Crime Control Act, Child Care Worker Act and the Indian Child Protection and Family Violence Prevention Act.
- Contract requires employees to speak, understand, read, and write English.
- Proof of immunization for TB, and any other immunizations and screenings designated for this contract.
- Contractor may be required to maintain all employee health records on site.
Preferred Qualifications
- A valid driver's license and an acceptable driving record for the past three (3) years to be eligible under the NMS vehicle insurance policy.
Background RequirementLevel One: An individual is ineligible to work in any position that has Regular Contact with or Control over Children, Dependent Adults or Vulnerable Persons if the individual has been convicted of:
- One or more felonies and/or two or more misdemeanors of Crimes Against Persons and/or Crimes of Violence.
- Any Crime against a Child, Dependent Adult or Vulnerable person, regardless of its classification as a felony, misdemeanor, or other type of offense.
- Any Sex Crime, regardless of its classification as a felony, misdemeanor, or other type of offense.
- Murder.
Working Conditions and Physical Requirements
Weather: Indoor/Outdoor (Occasional exposure to moderate weather conditions)
Noise level: Moderate
Office conditions: Pace of work environment: Medium
Customer Interaction: Medium
Description of environment: Employee housing facility operated by Maniilaq Health Association.
Frequently required to walk and stand. Occasionally required to lift. Rarely required to pull and push.
Physical requirements: Must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Travel: None
Competencies
NMS Core Values
Safety guides our behavior.
Honesty and integrity govern our activities.
Commitments made will be fulfilled.
All individuals are treated with dignity and respect.
The environment will be protected and sustained.
