Environmental Speicalist (Housekeeping Wkr II)

State of Oklahoma; Clinton (MS); On-site; USD 15,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Oklahoma's Clinton Veterans Home is seeking an Environmental Specialist (Housekeeping Worker II) to perform custodial and cleaning duties in a state facility located in Clinton, MS. This full-time role focuses on maintaining safe, clean environments across departments, with responsibilities including floor care, sanitation, and compliance with infection control standards.

The position requires basic custodial experience, ability to supervise other workers, and adherence to schedules and

Qualifications

• Six months experience in building or institutional custodial work or equivalent.
• Knowledge of cleaning methods, materials and equipment.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.

Responsibilities

• Sweep, dust, mop, scrub floors and polish surfaces.
• Clean laboratories, washrooms, and bedrooms; stock washrooms with paper, towels, soap.
• Collect and dispose of trash; move furniture.
• Perform sanitary inspections for infection control.
• Replace contaminated sharps and dressings.
• Order and distribute custodial supplies; maintain inventory.
• Observe safety and participate in emergencies.
• Assist in training lower level workers.
• Plan, assign and supervise housekeeping functions.
• Inspect quarters for proper housekeeping standards.
• Maintain records of furnishings distribution and reports.
• Establish housekeeping standards; assist with budgeting.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Cleaning methods

Equipment operation

Infection control knowledge

English proficiency

Education

Six months custodial experience

Tools

Custodial equipment

Job description

Job Posting Title

Environmental Speicalist (Housekeeping Wkr II)

Agency

650 DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

Supervisory Organization

Clinton Veterans Home

Job Posting End Date

Refer to the date listed at the top of this posting, if available. Continuous if date is blank.

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the posting end date above.

Estimated Appointment End Date (Continuous if Blank)

Full/Part-Time

Full time

Job Type

Regular

Compensation

$13.56/hour

Job Description

Basic Purpose

Positions in this job family are assigned responsibilities involving the care and cleaning of a state institution, public building, or state lodge or in the supervision or management of employees performing these duties.

Typical Functions

• Sweeps, dusts, mops, scrubs, washes, vacuums, waxes, and polishes building floors, walls, woodwork, windows, furniture, equipment, and hardware.
• Cleans and sanitizes laboratories, washrooms, and bedrooms, keeps washrooms supplied with paper, towels, and soap.
• Collects and disposes of trash and garbage; moves equipment and furniture such as beds, tables, and chairs.
• Performs sanitary inspections in designated areas for purposes of infection control.
• Replaces and removes medically contaminated sharps and/or medically soiled and contaminated dressings and supplies.
• Orders and distributes custodial supplies; maintains inventory.
• Observes and reports safety violations; actively participates in emergency situations.
• Assists in training and continued education of lower level workers.
• Plans, assigns, and supervises all functions of a housekeeping department.
• Inspects quarters for maintenance of proper housekeeping standards.
• Supervises and maintains records of the distribution of furnishings.
• Maintains necessary records; prepares required reports.
• Establishes housekeeping standards; assists with policy planning; prepares departmental budget request.
• Performs other related duties as assigned consistent with the responsibilities of the position and agency operations

Level Descriptor

This is the career level of this job family where employees are assigned responsibilities involving the full performance of a variety of custodial and housekeeping duties, including sweeping, mopping, dusting, disposing of trash, and other cleaning duties. Some positions may also have responsibilities involving the disposal of hazardous materials or other restricted items.

Education and Experience

Education and Experience requirements at this level consist of six months experience in building or institutional custodial work or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Competencies

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities required at this level include knowledge of various cleaning methods, materials, and equipment used in custodial work; of proper procedures for disposing of waste, including medically contaminated sharps and medically soiled and contaminated dressings and supplies; and of chemical product safety. Ability is required to follow oral and written instructions. Skill is required to operate custodial equipment.

Candidates must possess sufficient proficiency in the English language to perform the essential functions of the position

Special Requirements

Applicants must be willing and able to perform all job-related travel normally associated with this position. Upon appointment, incumbents designated by the Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services shall complete certification in one of the following required Departmental sponsored training in case management: Certified Behavioral Health Case Manager – Adult; Certified Behavioral Health Case Manager – Child, Adolescent and Family; or Certified Behavioral Health Case Manager – Dual Certification.Some agencies may have determined positions in this job family to be safety sensitive as defined by63 O.S. § 427.8.

Additional Job Description

Equal Opportunity Employment

The State of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of genetic information, race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability.