Public Space Attendant

Huna Totem Corporation•Hoonah, AK

About The Position

The Public Space Attendant keeps public facilities neat and clean and promotes a positive image of the site to guests. The attendant is expected to be pleasant, honest, and friendly, and to address guest requests and problems. The role involves cleaning and maintaining indoor and outdoor public areas, restrooms, buildings, equipment, and assigned sites; assisting guests; and reporting maintenance issues to a supervisor. The attendant must follow departmental policies and procedures and maintain assigned cleaning schedules, including special and seasonal cleaning programs. The work requires physical activity, including bending, stretching, kneeling, squatting, prolonged standing, lifting up to 40 pounds at times, and swinging an ax to cut wood. The attendant may work in noisy areas with many odors, unheated buildings, and inclement weather. The position is based in a remote rural community, with travel by small plane or ferry and walking or driving on gravel roads. During the season, hours may be extended.

Requirements

Ability to communicate in English with associates and guests.
Ability to bend, stretch, kneel, and squat.
Ability to stand for prolonged periods.
Ability to lift 40 pounds at times.
Ability to swing an ax and cut wood.
Ability to work safely in a noisy area with many odors present.
Ability to work in an unheated building.
Willingness to live in a remote, rural community.
Comfort traveling by small plane or ferry to and from a remote setting.
Ability to walk and/or drive on gravel roads in inclement weather.

Responsibilities

Clean building interiors, outdoor site spaces, and restrooms.
Empty ashtrays and urns.
Cut wood and keep fires going on site.
Polish furniture and fixtures.
Keep the front of the building and site free from trash.
Wash walls and ceilings, and move and arrange furniture.
Sweep, mop, scrub, wax, and polish floors.
Dust and polish metalwork.
Perform daily assigned tasks in toilets, buildings, trash areas, and sites.
Clean and maintain equipment daily.
Follow special cleaning programs.
Report maintenance issues to the supervisor immediately.
Assist guests in public areas when required.
Maintain good knowledge of facilities, operating hours, restaurants, shops, and function rooms.
Post caution signs when required.
Follow departmental policies and procedures.
Maintain equipment used, including vacuum cleaners, trolleys, and scrubbing machines.
Maintain a cleaning schedule for assigned areas.
Perform spring and winter cleaning according to the schedule provided.
Perform other duties as assigned by management.