Housekeeping/Custodial Worker

State of Oklahoma•Muskogee, OK

1d•$28,943 - $31,823•Onsite

About The Position

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. This position is located at Oklahoma School for the Blind (OSB) in Muskogee. The position cleans and sanitizes classrooms, lockers, restrooms, hallways, stairs, offices, medical clinic, etc.; disposes of hazardous materials; strip, wax and buff floors. Applicant must be willing to perform all job-related travel. A trial period is required. The Department of Rehabilitation Services will conduct a criminal background check on new hires as part of an offer of employment that is made contingent upon a successful criminal background check. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. now and in the future without employer sponsorship.

Requirements

Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
Six months experience in building or institutional custodial work or an equivalent combination of education and experience (for Level II).
Knowledge of various cleaning methods, materials, and equipment used in custodial work (for Level II).
Knowledge of proper procedures for disposing of waste, including medically contaminated sharps and medically soiled and contaminated dressings and supplies (for Level II).
Knowledge of chemical product safety (for Level II).
Ability to operate custodial equipment (for Level II).
Willing to perform all job-related travel.
Must be authorized to work in the U.S. now and in the future without employer sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

Training will be provided in completing more advanced tasks, such as the disposal of restricted or environmentally hazardous materials (for Level I).

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.
Cleans and sanitizes classrooms, lockers, restrooms, hallways, stairs, offices, medical clinic, etc.
Disposes of hazardous materials.
Strip, wax and buff floors.