Remote Merchandiser Jobs in Alaska (NOW HIRING)

The Remote Housekeeping Supervisor directs the activities of those involved in providing a variety of industrial housekeeping services, provides a broad variety of cleaning projects and services required to maintain the cleanliness, efficiency, and livability of various commercial/industrial facilities, and operates and directs the activities of a commissary facility.
Responsibilities

• Performs all duties required of a housekeeper or other assigned employee.
• Assign, supervise, and guide all unit housekeeping and janitorial staff.
• Plans and prepares work schedules and assignments.
• Approves staff payroll documents, payables, etc.
• Trains new staff and provides ongoing training to existing staff.
• Establishes quality standards and work procedures for staff and evaluates their performance.
• Assist staff in the resolution of work related difficulties.
• Provide recognition, counseling and discipline to assigned staff.
• May perform some actual duties of assigned staff as well as cover unusual circumstances.
• Responsibilities may include interviewing and or hiring housekeeping and janitorial staff.
• Adhere to strict safety guidelines, utilizing proactive methods.
• Actively support and provide guidance in accordance with established safety program, policies and practices.
• Actively participates in corporate safety program.
• Conduct safety meetings and insures daily operations are in compliance with company and client safety requirements.
• Identifies, resolves, or appropriately reports worksite safety hazards.
• Responsible for HazCom implementation documentation.
• Complete accounting, safety, or administrative documentation or record keeping.
• Complete assigned supply orders and billings.
• Regularly take, control, replace, and disperse assigned inventories.
• Regularly conduct facility inspections to maintain the quality of provided services.
• Coordinate associated equipment care and maintenance.
• Manage unit scheduling and various travel requests.
• Personally resolve minor maintenance or client emergencies as they occur or take steps to permanently address them.
• May be responsible for handling commissary: cash, inventory control, deposits, ordering, and merchandising.
• Notify supervisor is safety and sanitation standards are not being met.
• This position is responsible for the supervision of staff.
• Other duties that are pertinent to the department or unit's success also may be assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent supplemented by formal training, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of three (3) years verifiable management experience in housekeeping, janitorial or service industry.
• This experience must demonstrate a working knowledge of cleaning processes and equipment; training and providing direction to staff; and involvement in or advanced knowledge of corporate safety programs.
• 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 have intermediate 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. 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 pre-employment tasks that need to be completed in Anchorage, AK. This includes, but is not limited to, any safety training requirements, required pre-employment 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, 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 35 lbs. from floor to knuckle x2
• Lift: Lift 35 lbs. from floor to waist x 2
• Lift: Lift 8 lbs. from floor to shoulders x 2
• Lift: Lift 8 lbs. from floor to crown level x 2
• Carry: Carry 25 lbs. with two hands for a minimum distance of 50 feet
• 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.
• Kneel: Kneel on one knee and stand. Return to kneel on opposite knee. Repeat alternate kneeling sequence x 5 for each knee, self-pace but continuous.
• Stairs: Climb up and down 10 steps x 5 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 x 5 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.
  • Allow a 30 second rest period after climbing up and down 25 steps while carrying.
• Slanted Ladder: Climb a slanted ladder with 2 rungs x 2 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.