Janitor Contract Jobs in Alaska (NOW HIRING)

This Remote Lead Janitor position provides and directs the activities of those involved in a variety of laundry attending, cleaning services and other related duties required to keep remote industrial housing facilities, food service areas, office facilities, or similar areas in a clean and orderly condition.  This position will expedite product, supplies and equipment from camp to camp.  All duties are to be performed in accordance with NMS' mission, vision, and values as well as housekeeping policies, practices, and procedures.

• Performs all duties required of a janitor or other assigned employee.
• Is accountable for meeting all of the obligations required of assigned employees.
• Willing to promote NMS Core Values in the workplace.
• 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 insures 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.
• Assist employees in the resolution of work related difficulties.
• Identifies, resolves, or appropriately reports site's safety hazards.
• Assists in having available all required HazCom documentation.
• Willingly performs other duties as assigned

• 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 of supervisory experience in a directly related field.
• A valid driver's license and an acceptable driving record for the past three (3) years to be eligible under NMS' vehicle insurance policy.
• 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. Applicants not located near a testing facility are responsible for paying for travel to the nearest testing facility.
• 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.

CANDIDATES RESIDING OUTSIDE ANCHORAGE AREA:

Candidates residing in Alaska & the Lower 48 for any contract: For the purposes of pre-employment testing, Anchorage will be considered the point of hire (with the exception of drug testing, which will be conducted near the candidate's place of residence). Employee is responsible for any travel expenses and needed accommodations related to preemployment tasks that need to be completed in Anchorage, AK. This includes, but is not limited to, any safety training requirements, required preemployment testing and/or training such as physical, DOT physical/medical card, fit for duty, audiogram, and/or other testing required by contract/company (NSTC, APICC training, security licensing requirements, etc.).

Candidates residing in Alaska for Alyeska Contract: pre-employment testing will be scheduled near the candidate's area of residence within the state. The only exception is when the candidate lives in a region without the necessary service providers to complete all requirements.

Flights to Remote Locations: All employees are responsible for all expenses related to reporting to point of hire (Anchorage, AK) for scheduled trips paid for by the company for remote locations.

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, sit, 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: Lift 50 lbs. from floor to knuckle x2
• Lift: Lift 50 lbs. from floor to waist x 2
• Lift: Lift 38 lbs. from floor to shoulders x 2
• Carry: Carry 38 lbs. with two hands for a minimum distance of 30 feet x 2, self-paced.
  • Allow a 60 second rest period between carry tests.
• Push: push horizontally with a peak force of 50 f-lbs. with two hands
• Pull: pull horizontally with a peak force of 75 f-lbs. with two hands.
• Stoop & Twist: Perform alternate cross over toe touches x 5 each side, self-paced but continuous.
• Squat Test: Functionally squat x 5, self-paced but continuous.
• Stairs: Climb up and down 12 steps x 15 for a total of 180 steps,
  • Allow 30 second rest after climbing up and down each set of 50 steps, self-paced.
• Stairs & Carry: Climb up and down 10 steps x 5 for a total of 50 steps while carrying 38 lbs. in one hand and using the other hand to grasp a railing for safety, self-paced.
  • Allow a 60 second rest period after climbing up and down 25 steps while carrying.
• Slanted Ladder: Climb a slanted ladder with 3 rungs x 3 repetitions for a total of 9 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.