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PARK HOUSEKEEPER

Date:  Aug 5, 2025
Req ID:  51754
Location: 

Bismarck, AR, US, 71929

Category:  DEPT OF PARKS AND TOURISM
Anticipated Starting Salary:  $35,610

Park Housekeeper

Position #:           22092093

Salary:                   $35,610

Grade:                  SGS02

Requisition:        51754

Location:              DeGray Lake State Park Resort, Bismarck, AR

Closing date:      August 15th, 2025

 

Clean and sanitize lodge rooms, 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. Performs 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.

 

The position offers a full benefit package including paid holidays, annual and sick leave, health insurance, and retirement pension.

 

Applicants must meet or exceed the following qualifications: At least six months of experience in housekeeping, custodial services, or a related field. 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.

 

EOE/AA/ADA Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.

 

Applications accepted online only: https://arcareers.arkansas.gov/


The Arkansas Department of Parks, Heritage and Tourism has 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 for people around the country. Arkansas Heritage preserves and promotes Arkansas’s natural and cultural history and heritage through four historic museums and four cultural preservation agencies. Arkansas Tourism improves the state’s economy by generating travel and enhancing the image of the state.

Position Information

Job Series: Parks – Career Path

Classification: Park Housekeeper

Class Code: RPA11P

Pay Grade: SGS02

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

Job Summary

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.

Primary Responsibilities

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. Performs 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.

Knowledge and Skills

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.

Minimum Qualifications

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

Licensure/Certifications

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.

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.


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