Housekeeper - GRHS, Savannah

Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities, Department of; United States; On-site; USD 24,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Georgia Regional Hospital at Savannah (GRHS) is seeking a Housekeeper for the 1st shift. The facility operates under the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities.

Positions require a national and state background check as a condition of employment and offer a day shift with state employment benefits. Minimum qualifications include one year of related experience or at the lower Housekeeper 1 level, plus basic knowledge of cleaning chemicals and equipment.

Qualifications

• One year of experience in related area of assignment or one year at the lower level Housekeeper 1.
• Must have basic knowledge of housekeeping, cleaning chemicals, and equipment.
• Background checks required by state law prior to employment.

Responsibilities

• Performs duties to maintain order, sanitation, and cleanliness in facilities.
• Maintains supplies as needed.
• Cleans and straightens assigned areas.
• Collects, sorts, launders, transports, and distributes linens and uniforms.
• Observes safety precautions when disposing of contaminated refuse.
• Operates hand tools.

Skills

Housekeeping basics

Lifting 25-50 lbs

Job description

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Job Title: Housekeeper - GRHS, Savannah

Job Requisition ID: JR0000001782

Number of Openings: 0

Shift: Day (United States of America)

Compensation Details: $24,200.80-$31,019.04

Job Description

Job Title: Housekeeper

Workplace: GA Regional Hospital, Savannah Georgia Regional Hospital at Savannah (GRHS) is a state-funded multi-service facility operated by the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities. The hospital provides quality care to mentally ill adults and individuals living with intellectual and developmental disabilities from its 34-county catchment area in Southeast Georgia. GRHS opened in December of 1970 with a design to decentralize mental health services in the state and treat people nearer to their homes and families. The hospital provides evaluation and treatment to clients needing care. The hospital’s admitting office is a psychiatric emergency receiving facility open 24 hours a day. GRHS is seeking candidates for the position of Houskeeper-1st shift. FOR THIS TYPE OF EMPLOYMENT, STATE LAW REQUIRES A NATIONAL AND STATE BACKGROUND CHECK AS A CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT.

Responsibilities

• Performs any combination of duties to maintain order, sanitation, and cleanliness in facilities
• Maintains supplies as needed
• Cleans and straightens assigned areas
• Collect, sorts, launders, transports, and distributes linens and uniforms
• Observes required safety precautions in disposing of contaminated refuse
• Operates hand tools

Preferred Qualifications

• Must have some basic knowledge of housekeeping, cleaning chemicals, and how to operate some equipment used in cleaning
• Also, must be physically able to lift 25-50 pounds and squat, stoop or bend as required for cleaning

Employment Requirements

To ensure the safety and wellbeing of our employees, individuals and communities we serve, certain positions within DBHDD may require evaluations, vaccinations, professional licensure and certifications. Licenses must be current and enable providers to practice within the State of Georgia. The following are a listing of evaluations and vaccinations that may be required for employees, including those not involved with direct care: Drug Screening TB Evaluation Annual Influenza* *Limited exemptions may be made for documented medical contraindications or religious beliefs that object to vaccinations.

Minimum Qualifications

• One (1) year of experience in related area of assignment; or one (1) year of experience at the lower level Housekeeper 1 (FES040) or position equivalent

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

The State of Georgia does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or other protected categories in employment or the provision of services. Qualified applicants may request reasonable accommodation when needed during the application and/or screening process by contacting the appropriate agency Human Resources department.

Georgia State Government is a large enterprise, composed of various entities with a common goal to improve the lives of Georgia's 10 million citizens. With nearly 62,000 employees, we are one of the single largest employer in the state. Public service opportunities stretch across the state as employees live and work in all 159 counties. From traditional fields such as accounting, nursing, and engineering to unique fields like forestry and natural resources management, Georgia state government provides a world of opportunity.