Housekeeping/Custodial Worker

State of Oklahoma • Sulphur, LA

8d • 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 is the career level of this job family where employees are assigned responsibilities involving the full performance of a variety of custodial and housekeeping duties, including sweeping, mopping, dusting, disposing of trash, and other cleaning duties. Some positions may also have responsibilities involving the disposal of hazardous materials or other restricted items. This position is located at Oklahoma School for the Deaf (OSD) in Sulphur. The position cleans offices, restrooms, classrooms in 5 to 6 buildings, cleans gymnasium, dance room, game room, auditorium, to maintain good sanitation, health and safety for the students and staff. Shampoos carpet when necessary and mops and waxes floors as needed. Applicant must be willing to perform all job-related travel. Trial period (if applicable) is required.

Requirements

• Six 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 medically soiled and contaminated dressings and supplies.
• Knowledge of chemical product safety.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Skill to operate custodial equipment.
• Willingness 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

• American Sign Language skills.

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 offices, restrooms, classrooms in 5 to 6 buildings, cleans gymnasium, dance room, game room, auditorium, to maintain good sanitation, health and safety for the students and staff.
• Shampoos carpet when necessary and mops and waxes floors as needed.

Benefits

• The State of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of genetic information, race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability.

What This Job Offers

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