Remote Housekeeper, WNS Camp (Wage DOE & Benefits - 3x3 ROT/Housing/Meals, North Slope)

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. This is a rotational position at the WNS Camp on the North Slope of Alaska working a 3x3 rotational schedule. The point of hire origin is Anchorage, AK.

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, extract, waxes, buff, vacuums, etc. all types of floors
• Dusts both low and high areas
• Wipes down or cleans various surfaces
• Uses appropriate equipment and cleaning solutions for all tasks
• 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 certain types of laundry duties or periodically scheduled cleaning tasks
• May also be designated as a night or day janitor to indicate somewhat varying duties or assignments related to this type of work
• Notify supervisor if safety and sanitation standards are not being met
• This position has no supervisory responsibilities
• 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 one (1) year experience that evidences a working knowledge of commercial cleaning equipment and industrial cleaning processes
• At least one (1) year experience in commercial housekeeping
• 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
• Applicants not located near a testing facility are responsible for paying for travel 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 be on your feet 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
• Contract requires employees to speak, understand, read and write English
• Must meet and adhere to all safety guidelines and regulations set forth by the company and client

Working conditions and physical requirements

• Weather: Indoor/Outdoor. Frequently exposed to arctic conditions
• Noise level: Moderate to Loud
• 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
• Travel: Must be able to travel by plane and/or bus to remote camps
• Physical requirements - Fit For Duty Test:
  • Lift: Lift 35 lbs. from floor to knuckle x2
  • Lift: Lift 35 lbs. from floor to waist x 2
  • Lift: Lift 8 lbs. from floor to shoulders x 2
  • Lift: Lift 8 lbs. from floor to crown level x 2
  • Carry: Carry 25 lbs. with two hands for a minimum distance of 50 feet
  • Stoop & Twist: Perform alternate cross over toe touches x 5 each side, self-paced but continuous
  • Squat Test: Functionally squat x 5, self-paced but continuous
  • Kneel: Kneel on one knee and stand. Return to kneel on opposite knee. Repeat alternate kneeling sequence x 5 for each knee, self-pace but continuous
  • Stairs: Climb up and down 10 steps x 5 for a total of 50 steps. Allow 30 second rest after climbing up and down each set of 25 steps, self-paced
  • Stairs & Carry: 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. Allow a 30 second rest period after climbing up and down 25 steps while carrying
  • Slanted Ladder: Climb a slanted ladder with 2 rungs x 2 repetitions for a total of 4 rungs, self-paced but continuous