HOUSEKEEPING ATTENDANT

Arizona Department of Administration•Coolidge, AZ

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Would you like to be part of an amazing team that helps Arizonans thrive? At the Department of Economic Security (DES), we strengthen individuals, families, and communities for a better quality of life. DES is looking for individuals that are committed to service, community, and teamwork. To learn more about DES please visit des.az.gov [http://des.az.gov/]; or click on the link here [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nik5MiXqOV8] to view ‘Our DES’ video. Come join the DES Team! The Department of Economic Security, Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD), is seeking an experienced and highly motivated individual to join our team as a Housekeeping Attendant. DDD provides individuals with developmental disabilities, and their families, services and supports that are flexible, high quality, and member driven. These services provide individuals with opportunities to exercise their rights and responsibilities of independent decision-making and engagement in the community. This position is responsible for performing housekeeping tasks in the day/work program areas, Intermediate Care Facilities (ICF), and non-residential buildings at the Arizona Training Program at Coolidge (ATPC). Applicants for this position cannot be licensed or certified by the DDD Office of Licensing Certification and Regulation, cannot have a principal interest in or have a spouse or close family with principal interest in a DDD Qualified Vendor Agreement, and cannot be employed or subcontracted by a DDD Qualified Vendor.

Requirements

Proper use and maintenance of various cleaning equipment such as, but not limited to, floor machines and vacuums, carpet cleaners, waxing machines and buffers
Types, usage and mixing of chemicals and various cleaning supplies
Cleaning procedures and Infection control principles
Safety procedures for various tasks and use of equipment
Types of stains
Operating floor machines and vacuums
Time management
Read and write in English
Understand and follow spoken and written directions
Be self-motivated and communicate with staff
Report sanitation issues
Learn and perform proper lifting techniques
Learn and follow sanitary and safety standards relating to disease and infection control
Learn and use computer systems (e.g., timesheet entry, computer-based trainings)
Employee shall have a valid Level One fingerprint clearance card issued pursuant to Arizona Revised Statute 41-1968 in order to work with children and vulnerable adults.
Candidates for this position shall be subject to a search of both the Department of Child Safety Central Registry pursuant to A.R.S. 8-804 and the Adult Protective Services Registry pursuant to A.R.S. 46-459.
Employment may be contingent upon completion of a post-offer medical/ physical examination and the agency’s ability to reasonably accommodate any restrictions.
Successfully pass background and reference check; employment is contingent upon completion of the above-mentioned process and the Agency's ability to reasonably accommodate any restrictions.
All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).
If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job to conduct State business, then the following requirements apply: Driver’s License Requirements.

Nice To Haves

Housekeeping experience

Responsibilities

Strips, mops, and waxes tile or linoleum floors; disinfects and maintains all floor finishes; cleans and sanitizes bathrooms; replenishes supplies; scrubs walls, cleans windowpane and sills, vacuums carpets, empties trash receptacles, and ensures sanitary conditions. Wipes/disinfects doors, door handles, and other items which may spread germs.
Dusts furniture, equipment, walls, and light fixtures; disinfects all dining room furniture and other surfaces; cleans and maintains housekeeping equipment.
Cleans kitchen and dining room after each meal in ICF and day/work program areas.
Sanitizes equipment (wheelchairs) and sorts soiled laundry.
Pressure washes and cleans front entrance, walkways, patios and patio furniture.

Benefits

Affordable medical, dental, life, and short-term disability insurance plans
Participation in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) and long-term disability plans
10 paid holidays per year
Paid vacation and sick time
Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child.
Deferred compensation plan
Wellness plans
Tuition Reimbursement
Stipend Opportunities
Infant at Work Program
Rideshare and Public Transit Subsidy
Career Advancement & Employee Development Opportunities