BUILDING CLEANING WORKER I-II

The State of New Hampshire; Concord (NH); On-site; USD 30,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthy benefits package

Retirement savings plan

Paid leave

Job summary

The State of New Hampshire is hiring Building Cleaning Worker I-II at New Hampshire Hospital in Concord, NH. The position involves custodial duties across units and facilities, with potential assignment to multiple locations. Strong reliability and basic literacy are essential.

BCW I focuses on cleaning tasks, while BCW II offers lead responsibilities and crew supervision. Benefits include comprehensive state employee programs and a structured work environment.

Qualifications

• BCW I requires 8th Grade Education.
• BCW II requires High School Diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• BCW I: Perform light to heavy custodial tasks including cleaning, dusting, vacuuming, floor care, washing walls and glass, and disinfecting.
• BCW II: Lead and mentor teams, inspect work, address complaints, maintain daily activity logs, and ensure safety standards.

Education

BCW I – 8th Grade Education

BCW II – High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

BUILDING CLEANING WORKER I-II (Job ID: 53603)

Employer: State of New Hampshire, Department of Health and Human Services, New Hampshire Hospital

Location: 36 Clinton St., Concord, NH 03301

Contract: Full-Time, 1st Shift

Salary: $14.40/hour - $20.80/hour

Summary

BCW I: To perform independent cleaning, custodial or janitorial duties associated with the care, cleaning, and maintenance of New Hampshire Hospital; may include assignment to multiple units, areas, or locations.

BCW II: To serve as a team or crew lead, shift point person and independently provide a full range of cleaning, custodial or janitorial duties associated with the care, cleaning, and maintenance of New Hampshire Hospital; may include assignment to multiple units, areas or locations.

Minimum Qualifications

BCW I

• 8th Grade Education

BCW II

• High School Diploma or equivalent credential

Preferred Qualifications (BCW I)

• Knowledge of the methods and practices of cleaning services in a large complex, health facility, or building
• Knowledge of the principles and processes for providing customer and personal services
• Knowledge of quality standards for health, environment and safety
• Ability to read and write and to prepare both written and oral reports
• Ability to listen and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences
• Ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according to a specific rule or set of rules (e.g., patterns of numbers, letters, words, pictures, mathematical operations)
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships
• Ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong
• Must be willing to maintain appearance appropriate to assigned duties and responsibilities as determined by the agency appointing authority

Preferred Qualifications (BCW II)

• One year of relevant experience
• Knowledge of the methods and practices of cleaning services in a large complex, health facility, or building
• Knowledge of the principles and processes for providing customer and personal services
• Knowledge of quality standards for health, environment and safety
• Ability to read and write and to prepare both written and oral reports
• Ability to listen and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences
• Ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according to a specific rule or set of rules (e.g., patterns of numbers, letters, words, pictures, mathematical operations)
• Ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer)
• Ability to plan, train and provide work direction to others
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships
• Ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong
• Must be willing to maintain appearance appropriate to assigned duties and responsibilities as determined by the agency appointing authority

Responsibilities (BCW I)

• Performs light to heavy physical custodial activities that require considerable use of arms and legs and whole-body movement, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, or handling equipment and materials to perform cleaning duties, such as dusting, vacuuming, stripping/buffing/waxing floors, shampooing rugs, washing walls, and glass, and disinfecting.
• Performs routine building and facilities maintenance duties such as changing lightbulbs, adjusting or replacing fixtures, and resetting machinery or environmental systems.
• Removes snow, debris, or garbage from grounds/walkways; salts and sands when needed. Mows, cuts hedges and trims grass. Moves beds, furniture, equipment, partitions, materials, or supplies, either manually or with hand trucks.
• Performs condition checks of cleaning tools/equipment and replaces or repairs as needed; observes operation of building or facility's mechanical, safety, or environmental systems and notifies supervisor or team lead of any issues or concerns.
• Applies appropriate solvents, chemicals, and disinfectants; removes contaminated and non-contaminated waste from buildings/facilities; disposes of waste in a prescribed manner; adheres to health and safety requirements relevant to the work area or facility.
• Stocks supplies and advises the team lead or supervisor when inventory is low or if supplies are needed.

Responsibilities (BCW II)

• Leads and mentors individuals or crews and ensures that cleaning, shift details, and projects are completed on schedule in the area(s) of responsibility; inspects and reviews the work of team members to ensure quality and that health and safety standards are being followed. Recommends personnel actions or changes to standard operational procedures to supervisor.
• Interacts with building or facility employees, residents, patients, or contractors. Investigates complaints about cleanliness, service, or equipment issues and takes corrective actions on-site. Responds to immediate safety and/or maintenance concerns; refers escalated issues for resolution to supervisor.
• Completes daily activity reports, logs, or notes as necessary. Inventories stock to ensure supplies and equipment are available in adequate amounts and orders or advises the supervisor of what is needed.
• Removes snow, debris, or garbage from grounds/walkways; salts and sands when needed. Mows, cuts hedges and trims grass. Moves beds, furniture, equipment, partitions, materials, or supplies, either manually or with hand trucks.
• Performs light to heavy physical custodial activities that require considerable use of arms and legs and whole-body movement, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, or handling equipment and materials to perform cleaning duties, such as dusting, vacuuming, stripping/buffing/waxing floors, shampooing rugs, washing walls and glass, and disinfecting.
• Applies appropriate solvents, chemicals, and disinfectants and removes contaminated waste and non-contaminated waste from buildings/facilities and disposes of waste in a prescribed manner; adheres to health and safety requirements relevant to the work area or facility.
• Performs routine building and facilities maintenance duties such as changing lightbulbs, adjusting or replacing fixtures, and resetting machinery or environmental systems.

Career Advancement Opportunities

Criteria: 37-2010BGA01 (Level 1 to Level 2)

• Has one (1) year of experience functioning as a Building Cleaning Worker-1
• Receives a satisfactory performance evaluation and is free of discipline, pursuant to Personnel Rule 1003.01, for one year immediately prior to promotion
• Is up to date on all mandatory in-house training
• Receives a performance-based recommendation for promotion from the supervisor

Disclaimers

The supplemental job description lists the essential functions of the position and is not intended to include every job duty and responsibility specific to the position. An employee may be required to perform other related duties not listed on the supplemental job description provided that such duties are characteristic of that job title.

When applicable, the work of an employee in trainee status in this position shall be overseen by a fully qualified individual. An employee in trainee status shall meet the minimum qualifications within the period of time specified on the SJD, not to exceed one year of being hired into this position.

Total Compensation Information

• HMO or POS Medical and Prescription Drug Benefits
• Dental Plan at minimal cost for employees and their families ($500-$1800 value)
• Flexible Spending healthcare and childcare reimbursement accounts
• State defined benefit retirement plan and Deferred Compensation 457(b) plan
• Work/life balance flexible schedules, paid holidays and generous leave plan
• State-paid life insurance plus additional low-cost group life insurance ($50,000)
• Incentive-based Wellness Program (ability to earn up to $500)

Value of State's share of Employee's Retirement: 12.87% of pay

For further information please contact Jennica Barrera, Director, Support Services at [e-mail] or 603-271-8336.

EOE

TDD Access: Relay NH1-800-735-2964