The Lodge at Whitefish Lake

The Lodge at Whitefish Lake
Housekeeper
Whitefish, MT
Company Biography
The Lodge at Whitefish Lake is a year round resort located in the North West corner of Montana. The Lodge rests on the shores of Whitefish
Lake. Whitefish is a resort community offering an array of summer and winter activities. Just 10 minutes to the top of Whitefish Mountain
Resort, walking distance to downtown Whitefish, and twenty five miles from Glacier National Park. As a member of the staff you will work
cohesively to provide a unique experience for the guest. The Lodge is seeking service oriented, self-motivated, energetic employees to grow
with our company where there are opportunities for advancement for motivated individuals. In the winter there is downhill skiing for a charge
at Whitefish Mountain Resort available with free shuttle pick up at the Lodge. The summer offers swimming, biking, and hiking. Glacier
National Park is a 30 minute drive and shopping is available 15 minutes away in the larger city of Kalispell. We offer our employees housing a
5 minute walk to work, bonus potential for completing work agreement end dates, and a $2.00 lunch on work days!
Work and Pay Details
Position title:
Housekeeper
Hourly wage: $9.50
Description of position:
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Estimated weekly wage (incl. tips):
$360.00
Bonus: None
Conditions of bonus:
Average hours for last year's students?
40 Hours
Maximum weekly hours allowed:
40 Hours
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Work and Pay Details
Minimum average number of hours?
32 Hours
Possibility of getting more than average hours:
Good
Students get the most hours in:
June, July, August,
September
Students get the least hours in:
May
How often are students paid?
Every Two Weeks
Do you pay overtime?
Yes
If yes, after how many hours per week do you pay overtime?
Does your company only operate weekends before or after specific dates?
40 Hours
No
If yes, what are the dates?
Position location:
1380 Wisconsin Avenue Whitefish MT 59937
Other Job Details
Minimum english level:
(4) Intermediate
Description of working conditions:
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Will job duties be different at the beginning of the season?
No
If yes, provide details of specific job duties:
Uniform and Grooming Requirements
Are students required to wear a uniform?
Yes
If yes, what is the cost of the uniform?
$0.00
Are uniform laundry services available?
Yes
If yes, what is the cost of the laundry service?
$0.00
Do students need to purchase specific clothing or footwear?
Details of purchasing required clothing or footwear:
Yes
Students must bring black dress pants and comfortable all black shoes (including
black laces). The Lodge launders uniforms for employees at no cost.
Do you have company grooming requirements?
Yes
Details of company grooming requirements?
Men must be neat and clean, and clean shaven daily. If they have a mustache, it must be
neatly trimmed. For women, hair must be pulled back with a black hair tie, no pigtails. For
both men and women, no visible tattoos, no facial piercings worn at work.
Other Company Details
Company hires couples?
No
Company hires groups of up to 4?
Drug test required?
No
Do students complete an additional application upon arrival?
Does your company issue completion certificates?
No
Yes
No
If requested, will you evaluate the student's performance?
Yes
Any additional company details?
Training Information
Is job training required?
Yes
Length of training:
on the job as needed until familiar
with job
Are students paid during training?
Yes
Hourly pay rate during training:
$9.50
How many hours per week are students likely to receive during training period?
36
Any other details?
Worksite Location
Worksite location:
1380 Wisconsin Avenue Whitefish MT 59937
Nearest major city:
Kalispell, MT
Worksite setting:
Remote/Rural
Nearest major airport:
Kalispell, MT (FCA)
Distance to nearest major airport:
15 miles
Additional worksite setting details:
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Standard Arrival Information
Are students required to arrive or depart on specific dates?
No
Details of required arrival or departure dates:
Employees are expected to work their entire work agreement date period according to their job offer. Please make sure to take into
consideration your university start date and your travel plans when agreeing to your job start and job end dates.
Mode of transportation:
Employer will arrange pick-up
Students must arrive between these hours:
any time
Cost: $0.00
Other details:
Email employer ahead of time with arrival information. We can pick you up at the Kalispell Airport (FCA) any time that you arrive. I will give
you more detailed instructions before you arrive. We are only about 15 minutes from the airport to employee housing and the Lodge.
After Hours Arrival Information
General information:
You will not need to stay anywhere upon arrival, as we will pick you up at the airport when you arrive. Please confirm
your arrival time with us.
Name of accommodation:
Cost per night:
Not specified
Accommodation address:
Not specified
Not Specified
Best way to travel from airport to overnight accommodation:
Not specified
Social Security
Are students required to apply for a social security card prior to arriving at worksite?
No
Will the company assist students with their social security application?
Yes
Assistance detail:
Employer will assist students in getting their cards by taking them to Kalispell to the SS office.
Where is the nearest social security office?
Kalispell
Distance: 15 miles
How will students be paid until their social security card arrives?
paycheck
Housing Details
Is housing provided?
Yes
If not, will you assist students in finding housing?
Are there affordable housing options in the area?
Housing options in the area:
N/A
Local housing resources:
N/A
Housing address:
N/A
1380 Wisconsin Avenue Whitefish MT 59937
Is the student required to sign a separate housing contract?
Type of housing provided:
Housing details:
N/A
Yes
Dormitory
Number of students to a room:
2-3
The Lodge at Whitefish provides inexpensive, spacious housing to students for $250/month. Bedrooms, common
areas, and the kitchen are shared, the bathroom/shower area is locker room style layout. It has a full kitchen with all
utensils. A washer and dryer are available in the housing. We provide phone (US only), wifi internet, and cable tv in
housing at no charge.The worksite and housing is located 1.5 miles from downtown Whitefish. Students can walk to
town or bike to get around the area. Public transportation is scarce. There is a taxi service available: Flathead Glacier
Transportation http://www.glaciertransportation.com/ or Kountry Taxi 406-250-8015.
Do you offer co-ed housing?
No
Cost of housing - per week:
62.50
Are housing costs deducted from paycheck?
Is a housing deposit required?
Includes utilities?
Yes
Instructions for payment of housing deposit:
Amount of housing deposit:
Is deposit refundable?
Yes
Employees will be charged the cost of cleaning or repairs if they cause damage to the facility or if they do not
return the facility in clean condition at the end of their employment. A $15 non-refundable charge is held for
carpet cleaning. The maximum housing deposit refund is $135.
How will deposit be refunded?
Final paycheck.
Are students required to live in provided housing upon arrival?
No
During their work stay, can students find alternate housing?
Yes
If yes, is there a penalty?
$150.00
Housing deposit of $150 must be paid in full upon arrival and before checking into housing.
Housing deposit due date:
Conditions of deposit refund:
Yes
Yes
No
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Transportation to/from Worksite
Method of transportation to worksite:
Distance to worksite:
walk or bike
1/8 mile-10 minutes
Cost of public transportation to worksite:
Is worksite within walking distance of housing?
Yes
Not specified
Details of public transportation to worksite:
Cost of transportation to worksite provided by employer:
Not specified
Details of transportation to worksite arranged by employer:
Cost of arranging own transportation to worksite:
Not specified
Details of arranging own transportion to worksite:
Housing Amenities
Available public transportation:
Interstate Bus
Access to public transportation?
In town access
On Site Housing Amenities
Laundry:
Yes
Linens:
Yes
Private bath:
No
Refrigerator:
Yes
Microwave:
Yes
Air conditioning:
No
TV:
Yes
Telephone:
Yes
Security guard:
No
Computer/Internet Access:
Yes
Utensils:
Yes
Gym:
No
Individual Beds:
Yes
Nearby Amenities
Supermarket:
Walking Distance
Restaurants:
Walking Distance
Shopping mall:
Requires Transportation
Fitness center:
Walking Distance
Post office:
Walking Distance
Laundry:
Walking Distance
Bank:
Walking Distance
Internet cafe:
Walking Distance
Movie theater:
Walking Distance
Library:
Walking Distance
Additional amenities:
We provide phone (US only), wifi internet, and cable tv in housing at no charge. Washer and dryer are also
provided in housing.
Meal Information
Are meals included in rent cost?
No
If not, meal plan cost per day:
$2.00
Is the purchase of a meal plan mandatory?
Meals covered:
Lunch
No
Cultural Opportunities
Types of cultural opportunities provided
Organized Holiday Event(s):
No
Organized Trip(s) to Major Attraction(s):
No
Organized Potluck(s) or Dinner(s):
Yes
Organized Trip(s) to Major City:
No
Organized Karaoke Night(s):
No
Information about Events:
Yes
Organized Movie Night(s):
No
Information about Local Resources:
Yes
Organized Sporting Event(s):
No
Information about Attractions/Sites:
Yes
Organized Staff Exchange Event(s) - Other:
No
Information about Local Community:
Yes
Organized Trip(s) to Nearby Attraction(s):
No
Other:
No
If Other, please
describe:
N/A
Additional details about cultural offerings:
The area is rich with outdoor opportunities, such as swimming, boating, and hiking. There are
weekly farmer's markets, frequent art fairs, and musical events within walking distance of
housing. Many other businesses in town hire J1 participants, so there is the opportunity to meet
people from all over the world. Employer provides staff party at the end of each season where all
is included. Last year staff chose to go bowling!
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