Housekeeping/Custodial Worker II

State of Oklahoma • Lawton, OK

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About The Position

Positions in this job family are responsible for the care and cleaning of a state institution, public building, or state lodge, or for supervising or managing employees who perform these duties. At this career level, employees perform a variety of custodial and housekeeping tasks, including cleaning and sanitizing facilities, disposing of waste, and handling hazardous or restricted items where applicable. The position is with the Lawton/Ft. Sill Veterans Home in the Oklahoma Department of Veterans Affairs and is full-time, regular employment. Compensation is USD $13.56 per hour.

Requirements

• Six months of experience in building or institutional custodial work, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Knowledge of cleaning methods, materials, and equipment used in custodial work.
• Knowledge of procedures for disposing of waste, including medically contaminated sharps and medically soiled or contaminated dressings and supplies.
• Knowledge of chemical product safety.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Skill in operating custodial equipment.
• Willingness and ability to perform job-related travel normally associated with the position.

Responsibilities

• Sweep, dust, mop, scrub, wash, vacuum, wax, and polish floors, walls, woodwork, windows, furniture, equipment, and hardware.
• Clean and sanitize laboratories, washrooms, and bedrooms, and replenish washroom supplies such as paper, towels, and soap.
• Collect and dispose of trash and garbage, and move equipment and furniture such as beds, tables, and chairs.
• Conduct sanitary inspections in designated areas for infection control.
• Replace and remove medically contaminated sharps and medically soiled or contaminated dressings and supplies.
• Order and distribute custodial supplies and maintain inventory.
• Observe and report safety violations and actively participate in emergency situations.
• Assist with training and continued education of lower-level workers.
• Depending on assignment, plan, assign, and supervise housekeeping department functions; inspect quarters for housekeeping standards; supervise and record the distribution of furnishings; maintain records and prepare reports; establish housekeeping standards; assist with policy planning; and prepare departmental budget requests.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed