Housekeeping Assistant

We are hiring: Housekeeping Assistant – Full Time

Starting wage: $18.00-$20.00/hour, DOE.

Job type: Full-time, Non-exempt

Schedule: 8:00am-4:00pm, Friday-Tuesday

Training: Alternatives provides thorough orientation and training for all new staff.

You can expect a one-week orientation, where you will learn all about Alternatives and be prepared for taking on your role.
This first week is 9am-5pm at our Alternatives Training Center.

Continual on-going training is provided for all our staff to keep them current on their roles, industry standards, and contractual compliance.

What Skills do you need?

Housekeepers should have excellent cleaning skills and enjoy the fulfilment of this work.
It is also important to be able to work with offenders and maintain strong boundaries with them.

Must haves:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• A current Montana driver's license.
• Ability to pass a drug test, including federally prohibited substances.
• Ability to pass background checks and insurability.
• Good writing and verbal skills.
• Basic computer skills and knowledge of MS Office programs.
• Preferred Experience: Experience working in community corrections and environmental services.

What you'll do:

• Supervise Inmate Workers, ensuring they perform their duties effectively.
• Handle facility laundry, including resident uniforms, rags, towels, bedding, and other items.
• Restock chemicals, paper products, rags, and linens; distribute hygiene supplies to residents.
• Sew and repair drapes, clothing, and bedspreads; reupholster as needed.
• Perform various cleaning tasks such as sweeping, vacuuming, mopping, scrubbing, waxing, and polishing floors; dust and wash walls, clean ceilings, and polish light fixtures; gather and dispose of waste.
• Clean and disinfect all fixtures, floors, mirrors, windows, doors, and walls of bathrooms.
• Make supply packs for departments, deliver linens, and distribute emergency supplies.
• Keep records of linen distribution and check linen supplies.

About the team:

The Housekeeping team is led by an experienced supervisor who has been with the Agency for 20 years!

She oversees 3 Housekeeping Assistants who all run a great, communicative, well-organized team.

If you’re looking to be part of a team that values each other and enjoys the work they do, this is the right fit for you!