Steward Coordinator, Janitorial

About the role

The Steward Coordinator, Janitorial position is available for the Austral Summer (Summer 2026-2027) at McMurdo Station, Antarctica. This role is directly responsible for supervising janitor staff and managing their tasks, schedules, and performance.

Responsibilities

• Tasking and overseeing day-to-day activities of Lead Janitors and Janitors to ensure thorough completion of assigned tasks.
• Setting pre-season expectations and conducting post-season evaluations of Lead Janitors and Janitors.
• Managing scheduling of Lead Janitors and Janitors and assisting with applicable duties.
• Tracking physical conditions of staff and adjusting tasking as needed.
• Filling in for janitorial cleaning runs or in the laundry facility as needed.
• Completing room inspections for departing residents and coordinating linen runs.
• Organizing special projects and reporting weekly on janitorial tasks.
• Conducting inventories and placing/tracking work orders.
• Researching cleaning products and ensuring proper usage.
• Participating in MCI training and drills.
• Determining janitorial supply needs and updating the manual.
• Handling on-call lock-out duties and late night calls.
• Handling confidential matters in accordance with management policy.
• Interacting professionally with National Science Foundation, military, and other agency officials.
• Implementing and maintaining a safe workplace program.
• Supporting the achievement of all metrics related to Gana-A'Yoo Services Corporation (GSC).
• Ensuring compliance with GSC Environmental Health & Safety and Quality Assurance requirements.
• Performing other duties as required.

Requirements

• A high school diploma or equivalent.
• A minimum of three years work experience in a custodial, housekeeping, or hotel-related industry.
• One year supervisory experience required.
• Basic computer skills with word processing, spreadsheets, and databases.
• A current ServSafe Food Handler certificate must be obtained prior to deployment to Antarctica.
• A valid driver's license is required.

Qualifications

• Previous experience with Station Services in Antarctica may be accepted on lieu of minimum experience.
• US citizenship or permanent residency is required.

Skills

• Leadership and motivation of the team.
• Ability to handle repetitive motions and long hours away from home.
• Proficiency in handling confidential matters.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.

Benefits

Details about benefits are not specified in the provided job posting.

Pay

$729 - $829 per week

Schedule

The schedule is not specified in the provided job posting.