Janus International Hospitality Student Exchange
US State Department Designated J-1 Sponsor Agency
18067 Jefferson Davis Hwy, Ruther Glen, VA 22546
Phone: 804-589-1924 Fax: 1-804-876-3113
JOB DESCRIPTION: MT. RUSHMORE KOA/PALMER GULCH RESORT
LOCATION: HILL CITY, SOUTH DAKOTA
EMPLOYER INFORMATION
EMPLOYER
JOB TITLE
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MT. RUSHMORE KOA/PALMER GULCH RESORT, HILL CITY, SD
12620 Hwy 244, Hill City, SD 57745
Housekeeping/Shower Crew (Females and Males)
JOB DESCIPTION
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Housekeeper: General cleaning, clean bathrooms, kitchens, making beds,
cleaning common area, work in laundry, vacuuming etc… Please see
attached the detailed information on Housekeeper job duties
Shower Crew: Deep cleaning of shower house, bathrooms, scrubbing
cleaning windows, floors, laundry etc… Please see attached the detailed
information on Shower Crew job duties
Students should be prepared to live and work at remote location
Students have to be prepared for high and low hotel occupancy and work
as many as possible hours during high peak business and expect low hours
during the slow weeks of hotel operation!
Intermediate
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ENGLISH LEVEL
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EMPLOYMENT POSITION INFORMATION
WORK DATES
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HOURLY RATE PAY
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AVERAGE # OF HOURS
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PAYCHECK FREQUENCY
MEAL DISCOUNT
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32 - 40 average hours per week (After orientation, training & achievement
of satisfactory performance)
Paychecks paid every 2 weeks
Yes No
Living close to the work site in the dorm (10 – 15 min walk)
TRANSPORTATION TO WORK
UNIFORM REQUIREMENTS
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GROOMING CODE
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REASONABLE EXPECTATION
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HOUSING INFORMATION
HOUSING ADDRESS
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Earliest Work Start Date: May 10
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Latest Work Start Date: June 10
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Earliest Work End Date: September 5
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Latest Work End Date: September 30
$8.55 per regular hour. Overtime rate is 12.8/HR
Shirts are provided. Please bring the following items with you: 1.Khaki
pants 2.Tuck in shirts 3.Black or brown belt 4. Comfortable closed toe
shoes, no sandals
Yes. Facial hair for men should be clean shaven and hair above collar
length. Good personal hygiene is a must, including daily shower and bath
and use of deodorant. No visible tattoos or facial piercing during work
Much depends on the economic conditions in the U.S. during your
employment here. We can make no guarantee of overtime or the availability
of second (part-time) jobs. If you find a part time job, please make sure
that you prioritize your obligation to your primary employer. Any
second or new jobs must be vetted and approved by Janus
International
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12620 Hwy 244, Hill City, SD 57745 (on site, 10-15 min walking)
The dorm rate is $50 bi-weekly($25 per week) + tax per student taken out
of their paychecks
HOUSING DEPOSIT
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.HOUSING DEPOSIT REFUND
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HOUSING FEATURES
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Payroll Deduction
Yes. $100. Deposit Due Date: Upon arrival. Deposit will be deducted
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from 1 and 2 paycheck
Yes. $100 is refunded to you upon satisfactory completion of Housing
Policy/Payment terms. After cleaning and checking of the students housing
in final paycheck, if qualified. You will lose your deposit if you leave the
housing prematurely or in unacceptable condition
Housing is dormitory style with 2-5 students per room
J-1 employees are responsible for cleaning and maintaining their own room
COST OF HOUSING
HOUSING COLLECTION
HOUSING AMENITIES
*Some of the housing amenities
may no longer be available upon
your arrival.
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Students per room:
1-2
2-5
Furniture (dorm style):
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Shared Kitchen:
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Public Laundry:
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Public Computer/Internet access within the town:
Shared Bathroom:
YES (4-6 people)
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SOCIAL SECURITY INFORMATION
SOCIAL SECURITY OFFICE
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STE 201 605 MAIN ST, RAPID CITY, SD 57701
HOW AND WHEN TO APPLY
FOR SOCIAL SECURITY
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SOCIAL SECURITY WEBSITE
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The Social Security Administration suggests that you wait 10 days after
arrival to apply. Employer provides assistance in applying for Social
Security Number. It usually takes 2-4 weeks before the Social Security
Cards arrive
www.ssa.gov PANY INFORMATION
AVERAGE TEMPERATURE
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Summer temperature from 50s to 80s F (10s - 20s C) www.weather.com
WHAT TO WEAR
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Clothing for mild, warm weather: comfortable shoes, shorts, rain jacket
INFORMATION WEBSITE
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NEAREST CITY
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Job sites: www.janus-international.com, www.palmergulch.com
Visitor sites: http://www.palmergulch.com/play/area-activites/
Hill City, SD – 4 miles
Rapid City, SD - 26 miles
Denver, CO – 360
Rapid City Airport South Dakota (RAP)
Employer will pick up students from Rapid City Airport and Bus
stations. Students have to let the employer know at least 5 days ahead
about their date and time of arrival to Rapid City, SD, for employer to make
arrangements to pick them up in Rapid City, SD
Public Transportation:
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Museums (Hill City, SD):
YES
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Public Library (Hill City, SD):
YES
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Bank:
YES (Hill City, SD)
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Cultural activities info: http://www.palmergulch.com/play/area-activites/
The Palmer Gulch resort and KOA is nestled at the foot of Harney Peak in
the beautiful Black Hills of South Dakota. The family resort features a 62
bedroom lodge, 6 resort cabins with first-class amenities, 30 mountain
cabins ranging from rustic to deluxe, and a Mt. Rushmore KOA
campground with hundreds of sites from shaded tent sites and kamping
kabins to delux RV sites. Palmer Gulch is conveniently located near many
famous Black Hills attractions - we are the closest resort to Mount
Rushmore National Memorial on the Peter Norbeck Scenic Byway, and a
short distance from Custer State Park, Crazy Horse Memorial, Wind Cave
National Park, and the lakes and trails of the Black Hills National Forest
Your job may not be available if you arrive late. When you obtain your travel
itinerary, please email it to Janus International at [email protected]. Please note that you are responsible for verifying your
university schedule prior to your travel arrangements. You must obtain
approval from Janus International and/or your employer of any changes in
your Job Start or Job Ending dates prior to your arrival in the U.S. If your
employer is unable to accept that change, they have the right to cancel your
Job Agreement. After your arrival in the U.S., any unauthorized early
departure from your program or from your employer may result in loss of
deposit or program cancellation
All information is current as of today (October 25, 2016), some
changes may apply
AREA INFORMATION
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NEAREST AIRPORT
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AREA DETAILS
AREA FACTS
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ADDITONAL INFORMATION
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KOA/PALMER GULCH RESORT, HILL CITY, SOUTH DAKOTA: