Housekeeping/Custodial Worker

Okhistory; Oklahoma City, Northern (OK, KY); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

The Oklahoma History Center at 800 Nazih Zuhdi Dr OKC, OK is seeking a Housekeeping/Custodial Worker to join its team for full-time service. This role focuses on care and cleaning of a state facility and related duties across the building.

Responsibilities include cleaning floors, restrooms, inventory, safety reporting, and potential supervision of junior staff. Salary up to $35,000 based on education and experience.

Qualifications

• Eighteen months experience in building or institutional custodial work.
• Knowledge of cleaning methods, materials and equipment.
• Ability to supervise others and follow instructions.

Responsibilities

• Sweep, dust, mop, scrub, wash, vacuum, wax, and polish floors and surfaces.
• Clean and sanitize laboratories and washrooms.
• Collect and dispose of trash; move furniture and equipment.
• Perform sanitary inspections for infection control and safety.
• Assist in training lower-level workers and maintaining records.

Skills

Cleaning methods

Custodial equipment

Safety procedures

Written communication

Leadership/ supervision

Job description

## Housekeeping/Custodial WorkerApply: Oklahoma County: Full time: Posted 4 Days Ago: End Date: October 17, 2026 (10 days left to apply): JR66203**Job Posting Title**Housekeeping/Custodial Worker**Agency**350 HISTORICAL SOCIETY**Supervisory Organization**Oklahoma Historical Society**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**The annual salary for this position is up to $35,000.00, based on education and experience**Job Description****Location**: Oklahoma History Center; 800 Nazih Zuhdi Dr OKC, OK**Salary**: up to $35,000.00, based on education and experience**Full Time /Part Time**: Full time **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, dust, mops, scrubs, washes, vacuums, waxes, and polishes building floors, walls, woodwork, windows, furniture, equipment, and hardware.• Cleans and sanitizes laboratories, washrooms, and other facilities. Keeps washrooms supplied with toilet paper, paper towels, and soap.• Collects and disposes of trash and garbage; moves equipment and furniture such as benches, 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.• 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.• Inspects facility for maintenance of proper housekeeping standards.• May supervise and maintain records of the distribution of furnishings.• Maintains necessary records; prepares required reports.• Establishes housekeeping standards; may assist with policy planning; prepares departmental budget request. **Level Descriptor**This is the lead worker level of this job family where employees are assigned responsibilities involving advanced level custodial and housekeeping duties, such as leading or functionally supervising a crew of lower-level employees. In this role they will also perform inspections, order, and distribute supplies and assist in training. **Education and Experience**Education and Experience requirements at this level consist of eighteen 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/or medically soiled and contaminated dressings and supplies; and of chemical product safety. Skill is required to operate custodial equipment. Ability is required to follow oral and written instructions; to instruct and supervise others; to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others; and to effectively communicate, both orally and in writing.**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.