Hospitality Assistant

Alternatives, Inc.•Billings, MT

3d•$18 - $20•Onsite

About The Position

We are hiring: Housekeeping Assistant – Full Time Starting wage: $18.00-$20.00/hour, DOE. Job type: Full-time, Non-exempt Schedule: 8:00am-4:00pm, Wednesday-Sunday (Monday/Tuesday off) Training: 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 to all our staff to keep them current on their roles, industry standards, and contractual compliance. About the team: The Housekeeping team is led by a supervisor with over 15 years of experience at Alternatives. The team values communication, organization, and teamwork—working together to ensure facilities remain clean, safe, and welcoming. If you’re looking to join a supportive team that takes pride in their work, this could be the right fit for you.

Requirements

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.
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 check and insurability.
Good writing and verbal skills.
Basic computer skills and knowledge of MS Office programs.

Nice To Haves

Experience working in community corrections and environmental services.

Responsibilities

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.

Benefits

We 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.
PTO Accrual: 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 Holidays Full-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.
Student Loan Forgiveness: Alternatives is a PSLF-approved employer, so you can get your student loans forgiven by working for a non-profit.
Scholarship Program: Subject to eligibility requirements as well as program availability and continued funding level.
Birthday Lunch: Celebrate your birthday with a $15.00 lunch allowance! It's a great chance to enjoy a meal with coworkers and meet other team members you might not see regularly.
Career Growth: We love to promote from within! Many of our team members have grown into new roles, and we have impressive longevity in our staff. Our CEO has been with us for over 40 years, and many others have been here for 10+ years.