Housekeeper

Job Title: Housekeeper

SOC code: 37-2021

FLSA Classification: Non-exempt

Department/Location: Buckland, Alaska

Reports to: Project Manager

Status: Temporary, Full-Time, Davis Bacon (Ineligible for Benefits)

Summary:

Under the direction of the Project Manager and Head Cook this position is responsible for performing housekeeping duties.

Essential Functions:

• General housekeeping duties to include dusting, vacuuming, mopping, cleaning, and sanitizing of bathrooms, offices, hallways, bedrooms, laundry, etc.
• Assist with kitchen duties if necessary.
• Making beds.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds without assistance.
• Promotes, establishes, and maintains a safe work environment for all employees and clients.
• Ability to work independently and effectively with a team.
• 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.
  

Supervisory Responsibilities: None

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function and preferably can also perform other tasks satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.

Education and/or Experience:

Minimum:

High school graduate or equivalent (required).
• Prior experience in housekeeping (preferred).
• Previous experience in camps and/or related area experiences (preferred).

• Valid Driver’s License
  

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:

• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Strong client/customer service skills.
  • Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
  • Ability to prioritize multiple tasks.
  • Ability to work effectively with a team.
  • Ability to work independently as needed to support the group effort.
  • Ability to lift up to fifty pounds without assistance.
  • Must pass a pre-employment drug screen and physical requirements.
  • Must meet criminal history and background requirements.
  • Organized, reliable, and responsible.
  • Basic knowledge of cleaning products and/or willing to learn.
  

Physical Demands

The physical demands listed below are representative of those required to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Frequency is defined as follows:

• NP = Not Present
• Rare = 1–10% of the workday
• Occasional = 11–33% of the workday
• Frequent = 34–66% of the workday
• Constant = 67–100% of the workday

Activity Requirements

• Sitting – Frequent
• Standing – Frequent
• Walking – Frequent
• Reaching (Overhead, Straight Ahead, Downward) – Frequent
• Bending/Stooping – Frequent
• Crouching – Frequent
• Kneeling – Frequent
• Crawling – Frequent
• Climbing – Occasional
• Twisting (including wrist) – Frequent
• Handling – Frequent
• Finger Dexterity – Occasional
• Feeling – Occasional
• Talking – Occasional
• Hearing – Occasional
• Balancing – Occasional
• Operating Foot Controls – Occasional

Lifting/Carrying/Pushing/Pulling Requirements

• Frequent: Up to 50 lbs.

Working Conditions:

Environmental Conditions & Inherent Hazards:

• Weather Exposure: Work will involve exposure to inclement weather, including rain, snow, ice, and arctic temperatures ranging from 0°F to -50°F.
• Heat: Not present.
• Noise: Frequent exposure to noise.
• Vibration: Occasional exposure to normal vibration.
• Atmospheric Conditions: Possible exposure to diesel fumes, dust, and other airborne particles.

Hazards:

• Moving Mechanical Parts: May not experience.
• Electrical: Potential exposure to electric shock from generator sets and other site equipment.
• Work at Heights: May require situations which require fall protection.
• Fuel & Chemicals: May occasionally be exposed.
• General Construction Hazards: Must remain aware of potential risks associated with heavy equipment and construction environments.

EEO Statement:

Cruz Construction, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We make all employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, citizenship, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, other protected activities, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. **This employer participates in E-Verify. Este Empleador Participa en E-Verify.**

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employee(s) will be required to follow any other job related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments.