Park Housekeeper

Position Number:

County:
Polk

Class Code: RPA
11P

Pay Grade: SGS
02

Salary Range: $35,610- $52,703

The Park Housekeeper plays a crucial role in ensuring a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for visitors to Arkansas state parks. This position is responsible for cleaning and maintaining lodges, cabins, restrooms, visitor centers, and other park facilities while adhering to state sanitation and safety regulations. The Arkansas Department of Parks, Heritage and Tourism is organized into three major divisions:
Arkansas State Parks, Arkansas Heritage and Arkansas Tourism. Arkansas State Parks manages 52 state parks and promotes Arkansas as a tourist destination. Arkansas Heritage preserves and promotes the state’s natural and cultural history. Arkansas Tourism improves the state’s economy by generating travel and enhancing the image of Arkansas.

• Clean and sanitize cabins, lodges, restrooms, offices, and common areas.
• Dust, mop, vacuum, sweep, and disinfect floors, furniture, and fixtures.
• Empty trash, replace liners, and properly dispose of waste.
• Replenish toiletries, paper products, and other supplies as needed.
• Perform laundry duties such as separating soiled laundry, operating washers and dryers, and folding laundry.
• Monitor cleaning supplies and report low inventory to supervisors.
• Ensure proper handling and storage of cleaning chemicals following safety guidelines.
• Use and maintain cleaning equipment such as vacuums, floor buffers, and power washers.
• Address visitor questions or concerns regarding facilities and cleanliness.
• Report maintenance issues such as plumbing leaks, broken fixtures, or safety hazards.
• Follow OSHA safety standards for cleaning procedures and chemical usage.
• Ensure compliance with state sanitation and environmental regulations.

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to maintaining high cleanliness standards.
• Ability to be punctual, reliable, and follow a set schedule.
• Ability to perform repetitive tasks such as sweeping, mopping, and lifting.
• Ability to communicate clearly with supervisors and team members.
• Problem‑solving skills to identify and report facility concerns.

• At least six months of experience in housekeeping, custodial services, or a related field.

• N/A. Other job related education and/or experience may be substituted for all or part of these basic requirements, except for certification or licensure requirements, upon approval of the Qualifications Review Committee.

Satisfactory completion of the minimum qualifications does not entitle employees to automatic progression within the job series. Promotion to the next classification level is at the discretion of the department and the Office of Personnel Management, taking into consideration the employee’s demonstrated skills, competencies, performance, workload responsibilities, and organizational needs.

The State of Arkansas is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, age, disability, citizenship, national origin, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by law.