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Alternatives Inc. lists this Housekeeping Assistant opportunity in billings, Montana. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Housekeeping AssistantAlternatives Inc - Billings, MT 59101OverviewSalary Range $18.00 - $20.00 Hourly Level Experienced Position Type Full Time Job Shift Day Education Level High School Category Hospitality - HotelDescriptionWe are hiring: Housekeeping Assistant – Full TimeStarting wage: $18.00-$20.00/hour, DOE.Job type: Full-time, Non-exemptSchedule: 8:00am-4:00pm, Friday-TuesdayTraining: 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!Benefits and PerksBenefitsWe offer a comprehensive benefits package for employees working 30+ hours per week, starting the first of the month, after 60 days of employment:Medical: Employer pays $532.23 toward employee coverage. Additional plans for children and family are available at employee cost.Dental: Employer pays 100% of employee-only coverage. Affordable coverage for children and families is available at employee cost.Vision: Affordable plans are available for employees, children, and families at a low cost.Life Insurance: The agency provides a $25,000 coverage plan for all benefit-eligible employees. Additional employee-paid supplemental plans available.Short-and-Long-term Disability: 100% employer-paid coverage for employees.401k/Retirement Plan: Employees are eligible for 401k contributions after one year of employment and 1,000 hours worked. Employer profit sharing is eligible annually, based on board approval.AFLAC: Supplemental plans are available to employees and their families at employee cost.PTOAccrual: Start accruing PTO from your first paycheck. Full-time (40-hour) employees with 0-2 years of employment accrue 4.65 hours per pay period, totaling 15 days a year.Increased Accrual with Tenure: Accrual rates increase at 3 years, 5 years, and every subsequent 5-year mark, up to 25+ years.Pro Rata Basis: Accrual rates for employees working 20-30 hours per week are on a pro rata basis.Paid HolidaysFull-Time Employees: Enjoy 11 paid holidays.Part-Time Employees: Employees working 20-30 hours per week also receive paid holidays on a pro rata basis.Here are some fantastic perks of working with us:Student Loan Forgiveness: Alternatives is a Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)-eligible employer, giving qualifying employees the opportunity to have their federal student loans forgiven while working for a nonprofit organization.Scholarship Program: We invest in our employees' growth through scholarship opportunities, subject to eligibility requirements, program availability, and funding.Career Growth: We believe in promoting from within! Many of our team members have advanced into new roles throughout their careers at Alternatives. Our CEO has been with the organization for over 40 years, and many employees have celebrated 10+ years of service.Sunshine Teams: Each building has a Sunshine Team dedicated to boosting morale, planning fun activities, organizing food days, celebrating employee birthdays, and other special occasions throughout the year.
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billings, MT, 59101, US
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