Housekeeping/Custodial Worker

State of Oklahoma•Oklahoma City, OK

4d•$38,000•Onsite

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. This is the leadership level of this job family where employees are assigned responsibilities involving the supervision of workers involved in the operation of a housekeeping and/or custodial department in a state institution, building or state lodge. In this role employees supervise two or more custodial crews, and they will assign work, review and evaluate performance and provide training. Some positions may serve as an assistant to a Custodian/Housekeeping Superintendent. Construction and Maintenance This is not a remote position.

Requirements

two years of experience in building or institutional custodial work or in the hospitality industry.
knowledge of the principles and practices of large scale housekeeping, including those of organization and of unit function
knowledge of the methods, materials, supplies and equipment used in institutional or hospitality housekeeping and custodial work
knowledge of supervisory principles and practices
knowledge of elementary stock control and inventory methods
knowledge of cleaning compounds and insect and vermin control solutions and their chemical effect on surfaces, materials and textiles.
ability to plan, inspect and supervise the work of employees
ability to estimate needed supplies and materials
ability to establish and maintain necessary records and inventory control
ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others
ability to effectively communicate, both orally and in writing.
Department of Corrections applicants must submit to a physical examination and shall meet the physical examination requirements of occasionally lifting/carrying 40 pounds and able to push and pull a maximum force of 25 pounds.

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.