Not a remote or hybrid position. This role requires 100% onsite work in Cordova, Alaska.

Who We Are

• The Native Village of Eyak (NVE) is a federally recognized Tribal government based in Cordova, Alaska—a remote, roadless community nestled between the eastern Chugach Mountains and the waters of Prince William Sound.
• Our ancestral homelands have long served as a traditional gathering place for the Eyak, Aleut, Tlingit, and Athabascan peoples and span more than 55 million acres of land and sea, encompassing the Copper River Delta and the Northern Gulf of Alaska. This territory reflects the deep, enduring connection our people have to the land and waters that have sustained us for generations.
• NVE is governed by a seven-member elected Council, which upholds our Constitution and Bylaws. The Council provides strategic leadership and direction to the Administrative Executive Director and Health Executive Director to implement projects and programs in alignment with a strategic plan.
• The Ilanka Community Health Center is a primary care outpatient clinic serving the Cordova community. As both an Indian Health Service facility and a Community Health Center, Ilanka offers affordable, high-quality care through contract health services and sliding fee scales. In addition to medical services, Ilanka also provides behavioral health support.
• Mission: Dedicated to exercising our sovereignty to enhance the well-being of our people, culture, and homelands.
• Vision: To cultivate a resilient and thriving community where our people are healthy and empowered, our culture is alive, and we honor our lands and waters. Through our relationships, education, healing, and leadership, we uphold our sovereignty and empower current and future generations to sustain our way of life.
• Core Values: Humility, Accountability, Integrity, Kinship, Respect
• Traditional Values: God, Loyalty, Humor, Cooperation, Teaching, Cultural Pride, Sharing, Discipline, Language, Respect

Essential Notices

• Most positions require or strongly prefer on-site work in Cordova to ensure the highest quality of services for our Tribal Members. Remote work may be considered on a case-by-case basis, depending on the nature of the role, and may require regular travel to Cordova.
  
  
• NVE is an e-Verify employer and encourages all qualified applicants to apply.
  
  
• In accordance with P.L. 93-638, preference in hiring practices are given to Alaska Native, American Indian, and Native American applicants.
  
  
• We are committed to equity, access, and inclusion in our hiring process. If you need assistance applying, please contact our HR team at HR@eyak-nsn.gov

About This Role

POSITION SUMMARY

This role is responsible for providing cleaning, sanitation, and environmental services that promote safe, healthy, and welcoming facilities throughout Native Village of Eyak operations. This position performs routine, specialty, and deep-cleaning duties in clinical, administrative, residential, community, and public-use environments while adhering to established health, infection prevention, safety, and confidentiality standards. This position plays a vital role in supporting the well-being of patients, Tribal members, residents, staff, and visitors by maintaining high standards of cleanliness, safety, and appearance across multiple work sites and facilities.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Perform routine cleaning and sanitation of offices, healthcare facilities, common areas, restrooms, kitchens, breakrooms, rental housing units, and event spaces.
• Clean, disinfect, dust, sweep, mop, vacuum, and maintain floors, furnishings, fixtures, windows, and high-touch surfaces.
• Follow healthcare environmental services standards, including infection prevention protocols, proper use of disinfectants, PPE use, and medical waste handling.
• Clean, sanitize and maintain kitchens, breakrooms, restrooms, and patient care areas; restock supplies and maintain sanitary conditions according to established protocols.
• Removes trash and medical waste in compliance with safety and regulatory requirements.
• Set up or break down tables and chairs as assigned.
• Clean facilities after meetings, trainings, community events and special programs restoring event space to operational conditions.
• Reports maintenance issues, or supply shortages to appropriate staff.
• Performs routine and deep cleaning tasks according to schedules and needs.
• Participate in infection control training.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES OF ALL STAFF

• Follow all NVE policies and related department procedures. 
• Works safely in accordance with OSHA regulations and company safety policies.
• Immediately reports unsafe conditions, hazards, or injuries to HR or the designated safety contact.
• Attend all mandatory special events, meetings, and training.
• Assists with special events, meetings, and training as necessary.
• Always maintain confidentiality.
• Maintains awareness and sensitivity to various cultures.
• Embodies Tribal values throughout all work.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

ESSENTIAL SUPERVISORY DUTIES  

None. This position has no supervisory duties.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or ability required.

• Knowledge of cleaning, sanitation, and disinfection practices, including healthcare environmental services standards.
• Understand the safe use of cleaning chemicals, disinfectants, and equipment.
• Knowledge of HIPAA requirements and the importance of maintaining confidentiality.
• Skill in the safe and effective operation of cleaning equipment and tools.
• Strong organizational, time management, and attention-to-detail skills.
• Effective verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and complete assignments with minimal supervision.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions and adhere to established procedures.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks in a dynamic work environment.
• Ability to maintain high standards of cleanliness, professionalism, and internal customer service.
• Ability to interact respectfully and professionally with patients, staff, Tribal members, tenants, visitors, and the public.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

This section outlines the education, training, and experience required for a candidate to be successful in this role, as well as any preferred qualifications that make a candidate stronger. The listed preferred qualifications are helpful to be more successful in the role but not mandatory.

• EDUCATION: None required. Relevant experience or training is a plus.
• WORK EXPERIENCE: None required. Previous cleaning experience in healthcare environment preferred.
• DRIVER LICENSE REQUIRED: Possession of a valid driver’s license and insurable driving record in accordance with the company’s auto insurance policy requirements.
• PREFERRED CERTIFICATIONS: Current Basic Life Support (BLS) or CPR certification.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the essential functions of this position, the following will be required of employees:

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods during the workday.
• Ability to bend, stoop, kneel, reach, and perform repetitive motions while performing cleaning tasks.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull cleaning equipment such as vacuums, mops, floor machines and carts.
• Ability to perform physical tasks requiring manual dexterity and coordination.
• Ability to tolerate exposure to cleaning products, disinfectants, and healthcare-related environments.
• Ability to communicate effectively in person, over the phone, and through written correspondence.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  While performing the essential functions of this position, employees may be exposed to the following conditions:

• Primarily Indoors
• Work will be completed in a variety of locations to include a primary care clinic with varying temperatures and humidity levels and in office, community spaces, or residential housing locations.
• Potential exposure to biological materials, bodily fluids, and medical waste common to clinical environments.
• Work may involve contact with regulated medical waste, sharps containers, and contaminated materials, requiring strict adherence to infection prevention and safety procedures.
• Exposure to hazardous chemicals and chemical vapors may occur when using disinfectants, cleaning agents, or sanitation equipment.
• Overhead lighting is typically fluorescent or LED.
• Occasional exposure to noise from cleaning equipment and facility operations.

Other Requirements: Required to submit to a background check and follow the NVE Tribe’s drug policies.

Reasonable Accommodations Statement

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Disclaimer

The Native Village of Eyak has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee's ability to perform the position described. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills, and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. This document does not represent a contract of employment, and the Native Village of Eyak reserves the right to change this job description and/or assign tasks for the employee to perform, as the Native Village of Eyak may deem appropriate. Your signature below signifies that you understand the duties, expectations, and contents of this job description.