DSHS ESH Custodian
About The Position
Eastern State Hospital is looking for dependable, hardworking people to perform a variety of custodial and Environmental Services duties to maintain a clean, safe, sanitary, and welcoming environment throughout the facility. This position supports patient care areas, public spaces, staff areas, and other assigned locations, while following established cleaning, disinfecting, safety, and infection prevention standards. At Eastern State Hospital, we provide care and treatment for people with serious or long-term behavioral health conditions. Your work will help support their healing and well-being. This is a hands-on job where you’ll stay active, use cleaning tools and machines, and follow safety steps to do the job right. Opportunities performed on-site at this work location at least three days a week may be eligible for an additional 5% premium pay in addition to the advertised salary. Evening and Night shifts include a shift differential in addition to the standard compensation rate.
Requirements
- Applicants who are at least 18 years old
- Ability to follow directions: You take instruction well and can juggle different tasks, even when working on your own
- Record keeping skills: You can accurately track your cleaning work and keep documentation up to date
- Equipment know-how: You’re experienced using janitorial tools and understand how to safely handle cleaning supplies
- Understanding of safety rules: You know the cleaning standards and health regulations needed to keep public spaces safe
- Janitorial knowledge: You’re familiar with basic cleaning methods used in large buildings or facilities
- Power equipment skills: You know how to use and maintain machines like buffers and scrubbers
- Flexibility: You’re comfortable adjusting your routine when priorities or needs at the hospital change
Responsibilities
- Maintain floors to include sweeping, wet/dry mopping, buffing, scrubbing, stripping, sealing, waxing, and disinfecting
- Daily care of all restrooms and bathing facilities; disinfect and sanitize toilets, urinals, sinks, tubs, and showers
- Clean and disinfect all furniture including beds, nightstands, lockers, chairs, tables, and desks
- Clean and maintain all custodial equipment, mop buckets, and buffers
- Keep custodial closets properly stocked with supplies
- Perform safety checks of areas and report hazards
- Clean isolation wards by following proper precautionary measures
Benefits
- Additional 5% premium pay for on-site work at least three days a week
- Shift differential for Evening and Night shifts
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
