Lead Housekeeper - North Slope, AK

DUS Website•North Slope, AK

14d•Onsite

About The Position

With limited supervision, the Lead Housekeeper performs a wide variety of housekeeping duties and cleaning services at a remote camp on the North Slope of Alaska. Responsible for overall day-to-day housekeeping operations and quality of work performed by the assigned housekeeping staff.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
Minimum two years of supervisory experience at remote site camp or the equivalent
Previous experience in the accommodations industry
Basic computer skills and experience with Microsoft Office
Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record may be required
Able to proficiently speak, read, understand and write English
Reliable access to a smartphone capable of running apps for scheduling, timekeeping (clocking in/out), shift communications, and time-off requests.
Must pass a pre-employment criminal background check, drug testing, and job related physical requirements.

Nice To Haves

Minimum one year remote site camp experience
Current NSTC certification or able to obtain
Maturity of judgement and behavior
Must be able to work nights, weekends and some holidays

Responsibilities

Schedule and oversee daily work assignments of assigned staff.
Conduct daily walk through and regular inspections of housekeeping and janitorial work areas to insure standards are being met.
Perform general housekeeping duties including but not limited to: making beds, dusting, sweeping, vacuuming, mopping, scrubbing, and cleaning bedrooms, offices, hallways, and other camp areas.
Sanitize bathrooms and assist with laundry duties as needed.
Use appropriate equipment and cleaning solutions for all tasks.
May occasionally perform a variety of special duties such as certain types of laundry duties or periodically scheduled cleaning tasks.
Provide mentoring, site specific orientation and on-the-job training for new housekeeping staff.
Conduct daily toolbox at the beginning of each work shift.
Coordinate with billeting to ensure accuracy of camp/hotel occupancy.
Update and distribute daily occupancy reports.
Assist in maintaining staff scheduling.
Promote and support jobsite safety and safety training of housekeeping staff.
Notify supervisor if safety and/or sanitation standards are not met.
Build and maintain good public relations with the client, residents, and co-workers.
Monitor and maintain a high level of safe and sanitary working conditions.
Must be able to work safely and in a constant state of alertness.
Complete all company, position and/or site-specific training.
Work with other Lead Housekeepers as a team.
Willingness to perform other duties as required.