Kawerak Inc.
Location
Alaska | United States
Job description
KAWERAK POSITION DESCRIPTION
DIVISION: Natural Resources
JOB TITLE: Pilgrim Hot Springs Hospitality Caretaker
POSITION STATUS: Temporary Full-Time
EXEMPT STATUS: Non-Exempt
PAY SCALE GRADE: 5-6-7
REPORTS TO: PHS General Manager
The Pilgrim Hot Springs (PHS) Hospitality Caretaker will report to the PHS General Manager and agrees
to stay at PHS during the summer months as defined and agreed upon by Hospitality Caretaker and PHS
General Manager. The Hospitality Caretaker’s responsibilities are to care for the Pilgrim Hot Springs
property and buildings to the best of their ability, to greet and welcome visitors to the site, and to do so
within the guidelines set forth by Unaatuq, LLC and within the laws of the State of Alaska. The
Hospitality Caretaker, in executing their duties, will do so in a manner that will protect Unaatuq, LLC.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. The Hospitality Caretaker will work as a team with the Site Maintenance Caretaker to be
responsible for the day-to-day security and safety of the property known locally as Pilgrim Hot
Springs and owned by Unaatuq, LLC.
2. The Hospitality Caretaker will be responsible for greeting all day pass and overnight visitors,
checking-in overnight guests, and ensuring that overnight accommodations are held to a high
standard of comfort, safety and cleanliness.
3. The Hospitality Caretaker will work within the Kawerak Environmental Program team and be
open to working with other Kawerak staff and volunteers, and assisting with the coordination of
onsite activities, workshops, and other events, as assigned by the PHS General Manager.
4. The Hospitality Caretaker will enforce all rules required by Unaatuq, LLC. and Kawerak, Inc.,
including those contained on the Visitors Permit and Waiver of Liability.
5. The Hospitality Caretaker will be responsible for duties related to the comfort, safety, and
cleanliness of the facilities and property. This shall include but not be limited to:
a. Checking-in permitted guests and issuing on-site permits to new visitors.
b. Accepting payments for day passes, overnight lodging, and merchandise and maintaining
a daily bank register.
c. Assisting visitors that may be unfamiliar with Pilgrim Hot Springs.
d. Ensuring cabins and camp areas are clean and available for renters and keeping track of
visitor reservations.
e. Cleaning and sanitizing all rental cabins after guest check-outs.
f. Washing and drying all bed linens and household textiles from guest cabins, making guest
beds, and keeping cabin appliances, kitchen supplies, dishes, decorations, and safety
devices in proper order.
g. Daily cleaning and sanitizing of outhouse and changing facilities.
h. Following bear safety and best wildlife management practices, which may include use of
bear cans, bear fence, or operating firearms.
i. Protecting the integrity of the buildings and grounds from all and any degradation and
vandalism and removing any trash. Assist Site Maintenance Caretaker with regular
inspection of facilities, including tubs, ponds, buildings, and trails. Teach and exemplify
environmental stewardship and leave-no-trace ethics.
j. Pumping and transporting potable water to water storage tanks and refilling potable water
amenities for overnight guest cabins and campsites.
k. Assisting Site Maintenance Caretaker with equipment maintenance, facility projects, solar
setups, and light duty construction, when needed, and program support/development as
assigned.
l. Closing access to areas that may pose a threat to visitors and mitigating any dangers that
may be present.
m. Enforcing all rules related to site safety.
6. The Hospitality Caretaker will work with the Site Maintenance Caretaker to discourage any
trespass onto Mary’s Igloo Native Corporation lands, whether such trespass occurs from the
existing road or from the Pilgrim property. Trespass incidents shall be logged (time, date, name of
trespassers, and point of access to MINC lands) and reported to Mary’s Igloo Native Corporation.
7. Other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
1. High School Diploma or G.E.D.
2. Four years of experience working in a public-facing position; customer service, hospitality; tourism,
etc.
3. Experience with handling money, counting change, and maintaining a bank.
4. Demonstrated wilderness competence and experience working and living in similar situations away
from town and other people for long periods of time. Situational and predator awareness of bears,
wolves, and moose and knowledge of appropriate response strategies.
5. Firearm safety certification preferred or a willingness to take the course.
6. Hold a current Wilderness First Responder (preference) or Wilderness First Aid
certificate.
7. Must be able to lift 30 pounds and be willing to work outdoors in inclement weather.
8. Comfortable working in multi-cultural settings with an ability to accommodate people of a variety of
backgrounds and inspire a sense of trust with visitors.
9. Valid driver’s license & clean driving record. Must be able to pass background check, per Kawerak
policies.
Native Preference per Public Law 93-638 Approved (2/1/2022)
SLOTTING:
5 – HS Diploma/GED +4 years experience
6 – HS Diploma/GED +6 years experience
7 – HS Diploma/GED +8 years experience
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Salary
$24.57 - $32 per hour
