[Hiring] Head Housekeeper @NANA Management Services

Role Description

The Remote Lead Housekeeper physically carries out as well as helps direct the activities of those involved in providing a variety of industrial housekeeping services. This includes:

• Providing a broad variety of cleaning projects and services required to maintain the cleanliness, efficiency, and livability of various commercial/industrial facilities.
• Operating and directing the activities of a commissary facility.

This is a 2 x 2 rotational position.

Responsibilities

• Performs all duties required of a housekeeper or other assigned employee.
• Accountable for meeting all of the obligations required of assigned employees.
• Proven track record in successful leadership and management in a Camp Environment.
• Documented safety training and safety compliance in a leadership role.
• Helps direct and guide assigned housekeeping and janitorial employees.
• Helps train new staff and provides ongoing training to existing staff.
• Regularly conducts, replaces, and disperses assigned inventories.
• Regularly conducts inspections to maintain the quality of provided services.
• Coordinates associated equipment care and maintenance.
• Helps conduct safety meetings and ensures daily operations are in compliance with company and client safety requirements.
• Makes sure all quality standards and work procedures for staff are met.
• Personally resolves minor maintenance or client emergencies as they occur or takes steps to permanently address them.
• Assists employees in the resolution of work-related difficulties.
• Identifies, resolves, or appropriately reports site’s safety hazards.
• May also be designated as a night or day janitor to indicate somewhat varying duties or assignments related to this type of work.
• Notifies 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 may also 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.
• At least one (1) year verifiable supervisory experience in housekeeping, janitorial, or the hospitality industry.
• Must have basic skills operating Microsoft Office applications.
• 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.
• 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.

Preferred

• A valid Driver’s License and an acceptable driving record for the past three (3) years to be eligible under NMS’ vehicle insurance policy.

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 35 lbs. from floor to knuckle x2.
• Lift 35 lbs. from floor to waist x2.
• Lift 8 lbs. from floor to shoulders x2.
• Lift 8 lbs. from floor to crown level x2.
• Carry 25 lbs. with two hands for a minimum distance of 50 feet.
• Stoop & Twist: Perform alternate cross over toe touches x5 each side, self-paced but continuous.
• Squat Test: Functionally squat x5, self-paced but continuous.
• Kneel: Kneel on one knee and stand. Return to kneel on opposite knee. Repeat alternate kneeling sequence x5 for each knee, self-paced but continuous.
• Stairs: Climb up and down 10 steps x5 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 x5 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.
• Slanted Ladder: Climb a slanted ladder with 2 rungs x2 repetitions for a total of 4 rungs, self-paced but continuous.

NMS Core Values

• Safety guides our behavior.
• Honesty and integrity govern our activities.
• Commitments made will be fulfilled.
• All individuals are treated with dignity and respect.
• The environment will be protected and sustained.