Housekeeping/Custodial Worker III

State of Oklahoma•Claremore, OK

22h•$14

About The Position

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, dusts, mops, scrubs, washes, vacuums, waxes, and polishes building floors, walls, woodwork, windows, furniture, equipment, and hardware. Cleans and sanitizes laboratories, washrooms, and bedrooms, keeps washrooms supplied with paper, towels, and soap. Collects and disposes of trash and garbage; moves equipment and furniture such as beds, 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. Orders and 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. Plans, assigns, and supervises all functions of a housekeeping department. Inspects quarters for maintenance of proper housekeeping standards. Supervises and maintains records of the distribution of furnishings. Maintains necessary records; prepares required reports. Establishes housekeeping standards; assists 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.

Requirements

eighteen months experience in building or institutional custodial work or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
knowledge of various cleaning methods, materials, and equipment used in custodial work
knowledge of proper procedures for disposing of waste, including medically contaminated sharps and/or medically soiled and contaminated dressings and supplies
knowledge of chemical product safety.
Skill is required to operate custodial equipment.
Ability is required to follow oral and written instructions
Ability to instruct and supervise others
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others
Ability to effectively communicate, both orally and in writing.

Responsibilities

Sweeps, dusts, mops, scrubs, washes, vacuums, waxes, and polishes building floors, walls, woodwork, windows, furniture, equipment, and hardware.
Cleans and sanitizes laboratories, washrooms, and bedrooms, keeps washrooms supplied with paper, towels, and soap.
Collects and disposes of trash and garbage; moves equipment and furniture such as beds, 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.
Orders and 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.
Plans, assigns, and supervises all functions of a housekeeping department.
Inspects quarters for maintenance of proper housekeeping standards.
Supervises and maintains records of the distribution of furnishings.
Maintains necessary records; prepares required reports.
Establishes housekeeping standards; assists with policy planning; prepares departmental budget request.