Seasonal Housekeeper

Job Description: Seasonal Housekeeper
Location: Adak Island, Alaska
Company: The Adak Island Inn (Aleut Ventures)
Term: Seasonal (typically May – September)

Role Overview:
As a Seasonal Housekeeper, you are the backbone of the guest experience at the "Birthplace of the Winds." Because the Inn consists of townhouse-style units spread throughout the Sandy Cove neighborhood, this is not a traditional hallway-based hotel role. You will work independently in a remote, rugged setting to ensure every guest feels at home in the middle of the Bering Sea.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Unit Turnover: Perform full cleans of townhouse units between guest stays, including stripping/making beds, sanitizing bathrooms, and deep-cleaning kitchens.
• Availability Note: This role requires mandatory attendance on peak operational days (Wednesday and Saturday) to coordinate with flight/delivery schedules.
• Linen Management: Operate on-site laundry facilities to wash, dry, fold, and restock linens and towels or utilize laundry unit with additional machines and stock.
• Supply Inventory: Monitor and restock guest amenities (coffee, toiletries) and cleaning supplies, reporting shortages to the Hotel Manager.
• Detailed Cleaning: Dust furniture, clean windows (inside/out), vacuum all carpets, and mop hard floors to maintain high standards despite the island’s windy/dusty conditions.
• Maintenance Reporting: Identify and report any functional issues—such as heating, plumbing, or structural damage—to the maintenance team immediately.
• Waste Management: Collect and properly dispose of trash and recycling from units to prevent attracting local wildlife.
• Maintenance Duties: Depending on weather and workload, some lawn maintenance, minimal construction, and guest service may be required.
• Other Duties as Assigned

Requirements & Qualifications

• Physical Stamina: Ability to lift up to 50 lbs, climb stairs frequently, and walk between units in various weather conditions (rain, high winds).
• Remote Mindset: Comfortable living and working in a highly isolated community with limited cell service and expensive local amenities.
• Independence: Proven ability to work with minimal supervision and manage a daily "roster" of tasks efficiently.
• Communication: Strong interpersonal skills to interact professionally with guests, researchers, and birdwatchers from around the world.
• Clearance: Ability to pass a drug screen and a background check.

Benefits of Working on Adak

• Housing & Transport: Employer-provided housing and access to a company vehicle for work duties are included. WIFI. Food/Cargo Stipend.
• Adventure: Unparalleled access to world-class birdwatching, caribou hunting, beaches, hiking and WWII historical sites during your off-hours.
• Community: Be part of a small, dedicated team helping to grow an emerging travel destination.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

1. One (1) year of related experience, developing knowledge of processes and procedures. 
2. Familiarity with tools and techniques. 
3. Must possess and maintain a current Alaska driver’s license.
   

PREFERENCE STATEMENT

The Aleut Corporation (“Aleut”) is committed to providing employment and development opportunities for our shareholders and descendants. Aleut shall make employment selections first based on qualifications for the position. Preference shall then be given to eligible and qualified TAC shareholders and descendants in accordance with the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act, 43 U.S.C. § 1601 et seq., and other applicable laws.

Aleut is an equal opportunity employer. Aleut shall select, train, and promote the most qualified individuals based upon relevant work factors such as work quality, attitude, education, and experience, so as not to discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, marital status, changes in marital status, pregnancy, parental status, physical or mental disability, age, status as a disabled veteran, special disabled veteran, Vietnam veteran, and all other eligible veterans, or other classifications protected by applicable law.