Housekeeping/Custodial Worker

State of Oklahoma; Minnesota; On-site; USD 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Oklahoma seeks a full-time Housekeeping/Custodial Worker for the Department of Rehabilitation Services, serving the Oklahoma School for the Deaf in Sulphur. The role handles cleaning across multiple facilities, leading light supervision of other staff and maintaining inventory and safety standards.

Applicants should have at least six months of custodial work experience. Travel may be required; a trial period is possible, and the department emphasizes safety and cleanliness in a

Qualifications

• Six months of experience in building or institutional custodial work.

Responsibilities

• Sweeps, dusts, mops, scrubs, washes, vacuums, waxes and polishes floors, walls and furniture.
• Cleans and sanitizes labs, washrooms and bedrooms; keeps washrooms stocked with paper, towels and soap.
• Collects and disposes of trash; moves beds, tables and chairs as needed.
• Performs sanitary inspections for infection control.
• Replaces contaminated sharps and soiled dressings and supplies.
• Orders and distributes custodial supplies; maintains inventory.
• Observes safety violations and participates in emergencies.
• Assists in training of lower level workers.
• Plans, assigns and supervises housekeeping functions.

Skills

Cleaning methods

Safety awareness

Equipment operation

Tools

Custodial equipment

Job description

Job Posting Title

Housekeeping/Custodial Worker

Agency

805 DEPARTMENT OF REHABILITATION SERVICES

Supervisory Organization

Dept Rehabilitation Services–Oklahoma School For The Deaf

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.

Full/Part-Time

Full time

Job Type

Regular

Compensation

Monthly Salary Range: Monthly Annual

Level II (Pay band C) $2,651.92 $31,823.04

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.

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.

Special Requirements

• Some agencies may have determined positions in this job family to be safety sensitive as defined by63 O.S. 427.8.

Additional Job Description

Position is located at Oklahoma School for the Deaf (OSD) in Sulphur.

Essential Functions: Position cleans offices, restrooms, classrooms in 5 to 6 buildings, cleans gymnasium, dance room, game room, auditorium, to maintain good sanitation, health and safety for the students and staff. Shampoos carpet when necessary and mops and waxes floors as needed.

Applicant must be willing to perform all job-related travel.

Trial period (if applicable) is required.

Preferred Qualifications:

American Sign Language skills.

Background Check:

The Department of Rehabilitation Services will conduct a criminal background check on new hires as part of an offer of employment that is made contingent upon a successful criminal background check.

• Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. now and in the future without employer sponsorship.

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.