Remote Housekeeper - Multiple Vacancies Open - Prudhoe Bay

About the Role

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

• 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.
• Sweeps, mops, scrubs, strips, extracts, waxes, buffs, vacuums, etc. all types of floors.
• Dusts both low and high areas.
• Wipes down or cleans various surfaces using appropriate equipment and cleaning solutions.
• Removes and properly disposes of discarded materials; may compact trash.
• Removes and transports trash to the appropriate disposal areas.
• May change light bulbs and perform very light facility maintenance.
• May keep building entryways free of snow and debris.
• May operate a vehicle to work at remote locations.
• May periodically perform a variety of special duties such as laundry or scheduled cleaning tasks.
• May be designated as a night or day janitor with varying duties or assignments.
• Notifies supervisor if safety and sanitation standards are not being met.
• Performs other duties pertinent to the department or unit’s success as assigned.

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• At least one (1) year of experience in commercial housekeeping.
• At least one (1) year of experience demonstrating working knowledge of commercial cleaning equipment and industrial cleaning processes.
• Must pass all pre-employment contract requirements, which may include: drug test, physical and fit-for-duty assessment, and hearing test. Applicants not located near a testing facility are responsible for travel expenses to the nearest testing facility.
• Must be able to cooperate and work as part of a team with fellow employees, customers, and clients.
• Must be able to make decisions in the moment with little to no supervision.
• Must be able to stand for 12 hours per shift for the scheduled rotation.
• Must be able to live in dormitory-style settings and meet cleanliness requirements of the remote camp.
• Must speak, understand, read, and write English as required by the contract.
• Must meet and adhere to all safety guidelines and regulations set forth by the company and client.

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements

Environment: Remote camp setting with frequent exposure to arctic conditions. Moderate to loud noise levels.

Physical Demands: Constant standing, walking, climbing, pushing, pulling, using hands and arms, stooping, kneeling, and crouching. Occasional exposure to fumes, airborne particles, or toxic/caustic chemicals.

Travel: Must be able to travel by plane and/or bus to remote camps.

Fit-for-Duty Test Requirements:

• Lift 35 lbs. from floor to knuckle x2.
• Lift 35 lbs. from floor to waist x2.
• Lift 8 lbs. from floor to shoulders x2.
• Lift 8 lbs. from floor to crown level x2.
• Carry 25 lbs. with two hands for a minimum distance of 50 feet.
• Perform alternate cross-over toe touches x5 each side, self-paced but continuous.
• Functionally squat x5, self-paced but continuous.
• Kneel on one knee and stand; repeat alternate kneeling sequence x5 for each knee, self-paced but continuous.
• Climb up and down 10 steps x5 for a total of 50 steps, with a 30-second rest after each set of 25 steps, self-paced.
• Climb up and down 10 steps x5 while carrying 25 lbs. in one hand and using the other hand to grasp a railing, with a 30-second rest after 25 steps, self-paced.
• Climb a slanted ladder with 2 rungs x2 repetitions for a total of 4 rungs, self-paced but continuous.

Candidates Residing Outside Anchorage Area

• Alaska & Lower 48: Anchorage is considered the point of hire for pre-employment testing (except drug testing, conducted near the candidate’s residence). Candidates are responsible for travel expenses and accommodations related to pre-employment tasks in Anchorage, including safety training, physicals, DOT medical cards, fit-for-duty assessments, audiograms, or other required testing.
• Alyeska Contract (Alaska Residents): Pre-employment testing will be scheduled near the candidate’s area of residence unless local service providers are unavailable.
• Flights to Remote Locations: Employees are responsible for expenses related to reporting to Anchorage for scheduled trips to remote locations.