BUILDING CLEANING WORKER I-II

State of New Hampshire

Tilton (NH)

On-site

USD 20,000 - 29,000

Full time

20 hours ago

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Job summary

State of New Hampshire Veterans Home in Tilton, NH seeks Building Cleaning Workers I and II for full-time, 1st shift. Duties include independent cleaning and custodial tasks across multiple buildings, with potential lead duties for Workers II.

Shifts run 6:00am–2:30pm; some weekends carry a $2/hour premium and some holidays. Minimum qualifications include 8th grade education; Workers II require a high school diploma or equivalent.

Qualifications

Education/Experience: 8th grade education
License/Certification: None
Trainee Option: Not applicable
High school diploma or equivalent for Workers II

Responsibilities

Perform housekeeping, floor care, and custodial duties across multiple buildings
Lead and mentor team members as a Building Cleaning Worker II
Prepare written and oral reports as required
Maintain cleanliness to VA Environmental Service Standards

Skills

Reading & writing

Customer service knowledge

Quality standards

Team coordination

Education

8th grade education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Title & Details

State of New Hampshire Job Posting

New Hampshire Veterans Home

139 Winter St, Tilton, NH 03276

BUILDING CLEANING WORKER I-II

Position #19306

Salary: $14.40 - $20.80 hourly

Full-time, 1st shift vacancy for a Building Cleaning Worker I-II.

Schedule

6:00am - 2:30pm shifts
Some weekends (additional $2.00/hour)
Some holidays

Location & Culture

Build a career and a life in the beautiful Lakes Region.

Be part of a team committed to providing the best quality of life for NH Veterans with dignity, honor and respect. Learn more about the NH Veterans Home on our website: Welcome | New Hampshire Veterans Home (nh.gov) and view our Facebook page to see the NHVH team working together.

The Veterans Home is an NH State Agency providing a total compensation package for full-time employees. See information at the bottom of this posting for details.

Summary

Building Cleaning Workers I

To perform independent cleaning, custodial or janitorial duties associated with the care, cleaning, and maintenance of multiple buildings/facilities for the State of New Hampshire Veterans Home; may include assignment to multiple units, areas, locations.

Building Cleaning Workers II

To serve as a team or crew lead, and/or shift point person and to independently provide a full range of cleaning, custodial or janitorial duties associated with the care, cleaning, and maintenance of one or multiple state facilities, buildings, grounds, or institutions; may include assignment to multiple units, areas, locations, or districts.

YOUR EXPERIENCE COUNTS: Each additional year of approved formal education may be substituted for one year of required work experience and/or each additional year of approved work experience may be substituted for one year of required formal education.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Education/Experience: 8th grade education
License/Certification: None
Other Requirements: None
Trainee Option: Not applicable

Preferred Qualifications

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

Afterhire Requirements

None

Career Advancement Opportunities

In-Band Advancement Available: No

Criteria: Broad Group Level Advancement Available: Yes

37201001BGA01 (Level 1 to Level 2)

For promotion from the 37-2010 Building Cleaning Workers-1 job title to the 37-2010 Building Cleaning Workers-2 job title as a Building Cleaning Worker, the eligibility requirements in Personnel Rule 303.08 Broad Group Level Advancement must be satisfied, as well as the following criteria:

Must have completed at least six months (full-time) or one year (part-time) of employment as a Building Cleaning Workers I
Must receive a satisfactory performance evaluation
Must be approved for promotion at the discretion of agency management to satisfy organizational/business needs
Must receive a recommendation for promotion to Building Cleaning Workers II by the immediate supervisor

Minimum Qualifications (Workers II)

Education/Experience: High school diploma or equivalent credential
License/Certification: None
Other Requirements: None
Trainee Option: Not applicable

Preferred Qualifications (Workers II)

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

Career Advancement Opportunities (Workers II)

In-Band Advancement Available: No

Broad Group Level Advancement Available: No

Disclaimer

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.

Responsibilities

Building Cleaning Workers I

Performs light to heavy physical all-inclusive housekeeping, floor care, and 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/polishing floors, shampooing rugs, washing walls, glass, and disinfecting.

Removes snow, debris, or garbage from grounds/walkways; salts and sands when needed.

Moves furniture, equipment, and resident belongings, as necessary, to facilitate resident moves, new admissions, and discharges and/or floor care, to include packing, inventories, and storing of such belongings securely in designated areas adhering to written procedures.

Uses mechanical equipment to perform housekeeping and/or floor care duties, which may include complex machinery such as disinfectant robot, floor care equipment, or wheelchair washer machine. Performs condition checks of cleaning tools/equipment and replaces or requests 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. Follows written procedures on the operation and troubleshooting of equipment and machinery and/or minor repairs to equipment.

Applies best practices for Infection Control instructed by their supervisor and standards of cleanliness to meet VA Environmental Service Standards when cleaning resident rooms, furniture, and equipment as well as common areas in the facility.

Applies appropriate solvents, chemicals, and disinfectants; removes contaminated and non-contaminated waste from buildings/facilities; disposes of waste in a prescribed manner; adheres to Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) 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.

Collaborates with and assists other disciplines to provide a clean, safe environment for residents.

Building Cleaning Workers 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.

Performs light to heavy physical all inclusive housekeeping, floor care and 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 polishing floors, shampooing rugs, washing walls and glass, and disinfecting.

Removes snow, debris, or garbage from grounds/walkways; salts and sands when needed. Moves furniture, equipment, and resident belongings, as necessary, to facilitate resident moves, new admissions, and discharges and/or floor care, to include packing, inventories, and storing of such belongings securely in designated areas adhering to written procedures.

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.

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.

Contact Information

For further information please contact Lynn Hardy, Building Cleaning Supervisor, at lynn.m.hardy@nhvh.nh.gov or (603) 527-4871.

Total Compensation Information