Cleaning Staff

About the Role

As Cleaning Staff at Nomad Greenland, you are responsible for maintaining the camp’s facilities to the highest possible standard of cleanliness and presentation. Guests stay in a small number of tents, each with its own private toilet, and the quality of their accommodation and personal facilities is a direct reflection of the Nomad Greenland experience. You will take pride in the details — from perfectly made beds to fresh towels and immaculate bathrooms — and play a vital behind-the-scenes role in ensuring every guest feels genuinely cared for.

 Guest Tent Cleaning and Preparation

•Clean guest tents daily while guests are on tours, following the established cleaning procedures for each site (see the Kiattua Cleaning Procedures guide).

•Vacuum and clean floors in guest tents.

•Arrange bedding neatly after each clean.

•Dispose of any rubbish found in tents.

•Set out snacks and water on bedside tables as part of the daily turndown.

•Before new guest check-in: make beds with 2 duvets per guest and set out clean towels (2 large and 2 small per guest).

 Toilet and Shower Facilities

•Empty toilets daily and ensure they are clean, fresh, and fully stocked at all times.

•Ensure each toilet tent has toilet paper, soap, and all other necessities.

•Ensure shower tents are clean and that shampoo, conditioner, and body lotion are replenished.

 Evening Preparation

•Light candles in sleeping tents and toilet tents during dinner service.

•Turn on heating blankets in guest sleeping tents during dinner service.

•Ensure petroleum stoves in guest tents are in working order and filled as needed.

•Turn on heaters in guest tents as required.

 Laundry and Supplies

•Pack and send guest and camp laundry to Nuuk for cleaning.

•Ensure returned laundry is sorted, stored, and returned to the correct location.

•Maintain adequate stock of cleaning supplies and tools, and notify the Camp Manager when restocking is required.

 Camp Housekeeping and Infrastructure

•Check that the water heater is functioning properly and that the electrical system is in good condition; report any issues to the Camp Manager or Handyman immediately.

•Maintain cleanliness and organisation in the cleaning tent at all times.

•Ensure outdoor areas around the tents are neat, tidy, and free of rubbish.

•Participate in cleaning and dishwashing in the crew and toilet tents as needed.

•Prepare tents for newly arriving crew members, ensuring clean linen and a welcoming space.

 Candidate Requirements

•Previous experience in cleaning and maintenance, preferably in a hospitality or accommodation setting.

•Attention to detail and thoroughness in all cleaning tasks.

•Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

•Flexibility and adaptability, with the ability to take on a variety of tasks as needed.

•Willingness to work long hours and potentially irregular schedules, as the role requires.

•Good communication skills to coordinate effectively with the Camp Manager and other staff.

•Physical fitness and ability to perform manual labour, including lifting and carrying equipment and supplies.

•Familiarity with basic cleaning supplies and equipment.

•Willingness to work in a remote and challenging Arctic environment.