Housekeeping/Custodial Worker III - Temporary

State of Oklahoma•Atoka - 932 W 13th St, OK

11d•Onsite

About The Position

The Oklahoma State Department of Health is hiring a temporary Housekeeping/Custodial Worker III for building and grounds maintenance at 932 W 13th St., Atoka, Oklahoma. The position involves the care and cleaning of state property and related housekeeping and custodial duties. Work is scheduled Monday through Friday, with primary hours of either 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. or 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. The position pays up to $18.00 per hour, based on education and experience. Duties may include cleaning and sanitizing buildings, rooms, furnishings, and equipment; handling waste, including medically contaminated materials; maintaining custodial supplies; conducting sanitary inspections; and reporting safety issues. Depending on assignment, the role may also involve training or supervising workers, inspecting quarters, maintaining records, preparing reports, and contributing to housekeeping standards and budget requests. Being present at the office is an essential function. Duties may change, and other duties may be assigned. Work is typically performed in a climate-controlled office setting with moderate noise, with some outdoor work in all weather conditions. The job involves frequent talking, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, standing or walking for extended periods, and handling objects or tools. Employees may occasionally lift or carry 80 pounds, frequently lift or carry 25 pounds, push or pull with a maximum force of 40 pounds, and lift and hold up to 40 pounds overhead. Job-related travel normally associated with the position is required.

Requirements

At least eighteen months of experience in building or institutional custodial work, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
Knowledge of cleaning methods, materials, and equipment used in custodial work.
Knowledge of procedures for disposing of waste, including medically contaminated sharps and soiled or contaminated dressings and supplies.
Knowledge of chemical product safety.
Ability to instruct and supervise others and establish and maintain effective working relationships.
Skill in operating custodial equipment.
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.
Must be willing and able to perform job-related travel normally associated with the position.
Must be able to meet the described physical demands, including lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling.

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.
Collect and dispose of trash and garbage; move furniture and equipment.
Perform 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 participate in emergency situations.
Assist with training and continued education of lower-level workers.
Plan, assign, and supervise housekeeping department functions, as applicable.
Inspect quarters to ensure proper housekeeping standards.
Supervise and maintain records of furnishings distribution, as applicable.
Maintain records and prepare required reports.
Establish housekeeping standards, assist with policy planning, and prepare departmental budget requests, as applicable.
Support the agency’s mission, values, standards, policies, procedures, confidentiality standards, and code of ethical behavior.
Work effectively with and assist peers in a team environment.
Perform other duties as assigned.