Summer Housekeeper; seasonal

Summary of Position

North Cascades Institute (NCI) is seeking a Seasonal Housekeeper to play a key role in maintaining the cleanliness, safety, and sustainability of our facilities and grounds. As a member of the Operations Team, the Housekeeper will be based at the Institute’s Environmental Learning Center (ELC) within North Cascades National Park. This remote location is subject to unique environmental conditions, including rockslides, wildfire smoke, wildlife presence, occasional flooding, snow‑covered roads, and avalanches.

This is a seasonal, full‑time position reporting to the Operations Manager.

Dates of employment are as soon as possible - September 6, 2026.

Required

• General housekeeping experience, or equivalent.
• Ability to work independently and maintain a high level of performance.
• Strong prioritization and time‑management skills.
• Ability to model safe work habits and follow risk management practices.
• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs, stand/walk for extended periods, and perform repetitive physical movements (e.g., bending, lifting, reaching).
• Experience using cleaning chemicals and following MSDS standards.
• Ability to accommodate a varied work schedule, including longer days, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability to work respectfully with people from diverse backgrounds and historically excluded populations.
• Reliable transportation to and from work.
• Final offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check, which may include a review of employment history, national criminal background, sex offender registry search, and driving history check.

Preferred

• Previous housekeeping experience in residential learning centers, camps, schools, or similar facilities.
• Experience with recycling, composting, and waste management.

Cleaning

• Perform routine cleaning of the Learning Center’s facilities, including sweeping, vacuuming, mopping, sanitizing, organizing, and restocking.
• Ensure that all rooms are cleaned and inspected according to established standards.
• Maintain campus garbage and recycling containers.
• Keep supply closets orderly, clean, and well‑stocked.
• Promptly report maintenance or housekeeping issues to the supervisor and immediately address hazards encountered during duties.
• Comply with infection‑control policies as trained.
• Perform pest control removal as trained.
• Clean staff housing and perform deep‑cleaning projects as assigned.
• Properly use and maintain cleaning tools and equipment.

Laundry

• Collect, wash, dry, fold, and distribute laundry for participant lodges and other accommodations as assigned.
• Maintain an orderly, clean, and functional laundry room.

General

• Assist with routine groundskeeping (e.g., weed removal, thinning native plants, snow removal from pathways, debris clearing from trails) as assigned by the Operations Manager.
• Clean Institute vehicles as assigned.
• Respond to reasonable requests and customer feedback with professionalism.
• Participate in staff meetings, training programs, and cross‑departmental work as assigned.
• Use a computer to access email, inventory tools, employee timecards, and the Human Resources portal.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job position.

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and reach for extended periods while performing cleaning and maintenance tasks.
• Regularly use hands and arms to operate cleaning tools, vacuums, mops, and other housekeeping equipment.
• Occasionally lift, carry, push, or pull objects weighing up to 50 pounds, such as laundry bags, cleaning supplies, and furniture.
• May be required to climb stairs or ladders and work in confined or elevated spaces.
• Must be able to work in varying indoor and outdoor conditions, including cold, heat, rain, snow, and uneven terrain.
• Ability to use personal protective equipment (PPE) as required for cleaning products or physical tasks.
• Must remain alert, observant, and safety‑conscious while performing repetitive or physically demanding tasks.

This is a seasonal, full‑time, non‑exempt position. The pay rate is $19.76 per hour.…