Remote Housekeeping Supervisor - Prudhoe Bay - MCC

About the Role

The Remote Housekeeping Supervisor directs the activities of those involved in providing industrial housekeeping services, oversees a variety of cleaning projects, and maintains the cleanliness, efficiency, and livability of commercial/industrial facilities. This role also includes operating and directing the activities of a commissary facility in a remote camp setting.

Responsibilities

• Perform all duties required of a housekeeper or other assigned employee.
• Assign, supervise, and guide all unit housekeeping and janitorial staff.
• Plan and prepare work schedules and assignments.
• Approve staff payroll documents and payables.
• Train new staff and provide ongoing training to existing staff.
• Establish quality standards and work procedures for staff; evaluate performance.
• Assist staff in resolving work-related difficulties; provide recognition, counseling, and discipline.
• Perform duties of assigned staff and cover unusual circumstances as needed.
• Interview and/or hire housekeeping and janitorial staff.
• Adhere to strict safety guidelines using proactive methods; support and guide staff in accordance with the safety program.
• Actively participate in the corporate safety program; conduct safety meetings and ensure compliance with company and client safety requirements.
• Identify, resolve, or report worksite safety hazards; implement HazCom documentation.
• Complete accounting, safety, or administrative documentation and record-keeping.
• Manage supply orders, billings, and assigned inventories; conduct facility inspections to maintain service quality.
• Coordinate equipment care and maintenance; manage unit scheduling and travel requests.
• Resolve minor maintenance or client emergencies as they occur.
• Handle commissary duties, including cash, inventory control, deposits, ordering, and merchandising.
• Notify supervisor if safety and sanitation standards are not met.
• Perform other duties pertinent to the department or unit’s success.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent, supplemented by formal training or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of three (3) years of verifiable management experience in housekeeping, janitorial, or service industry, demonstrating knowledge of cleaning processes, equipment, staff training, and corporate safety programs.
• Valid Driver’s License with an acceptable driving record for the past three (3) years to be eligible under the company’s vehicle insurance policy.
• Intermediate skills in Microsoft Office applications.
• Must pass all pre-employment contract requirements, including drug test, physical and fit-for-duty assessment, and hearing test. Applicants not near a testing facility are responsible for travel expenses.
• Ability to cooperate and work as part of a team with employees, customers, and clients.
• Ability to make decisions with little to no supervision.
• Must be able to stand for 12 hours per shift as scheduled.
• Must live in dormitory-style settings and meet cleanliness requirements of the remote camp.
• Must speak, understand, read, and write English.
• Must adhere to all safety guidelines and regulations set by the company and client.

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements

This role operates in a remote camp setting with the following conditions:

• Environment: Indoor/Outdoor; frequently exposed to arctic conditions; moderate to loud noise levels.
• Physical Demands: Constant standing, walking, climbing, pushing, pulling, 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 (2 repetitions).
• Lift 35 lbs. from floor to waist (2 repetitions).
• Lift 8 lbs. from floor to shoulders (2 repetitions).
• Lift 8 lbs. from floor to crown level (2 repetitions).
• Carry 25 lbs. with two hands for a minimum distance of 50 feet.
• Perform alternate cross-over toe touches (5 each side, self-paced but continuous).
• Functionally squat (5 repetitions, self-paced but continuous).
• Kneel on one knee and stand; repeat alternate kneeling sequence (5 repetitions per knee, self-paced but continuous).
• Climb up and down 10 steps (5 repetitions for a total of 50 steps; 30-second rest after each set of 25 steps, self-paced).
• Climb up and down 10 steps while carrying 25 lbs. in one hand and using the other hand for safety (5 repetitions for a total of 50 steps; 30-second rest after 25 steps, self-paced).
• Climb a slanted ladder with 2 rungs (2 repetitions for a total of 4 rungs, self-paced but continuous).

Candidates residing outside Anchorage, AK, are responsible for travel expenses and accommodations related to pre-employment testing and training in Anchorage. For Alyeska contracts, pre-employment testing will be scheduled near the candidate’s residence unless local service providers are unavailable.