Temporary - Housekeeping/Custodial Worker

State of Oklahoma•Oklahoma City, OK

2d•$17 - $18•Onsite

About The Position

This position is located in the Administrative Services Division – Support Services Section in Oklahoma City. The number of hours worked per week will be 30-40, and work will be performed between the hours of 6:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. All applicants must be able to pass a background check and must be able to legally work within the United States. DEQ does not allow sponsorship for those on a H1B visa. The Housekeeping/Custodial Worker is responsible for maintaining a clean, safe, and orderly environment throughout the facility. This role supports daily operations by ensuring all assigned areas, including offices, shared spaces, restrooms, and break rooms—are cleaned, sanitized, and maintained according to agency standards. The position also requires strong communication, teamwork, problem‑solving skills, and adherence to agency policies, confidentiality requirements, and customer service expectations.

Requirements

Level II - Six months experience in building or institutional custodial work or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Level III - Eighteen months experience in building or institutional custodial work or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Must be able to pass a background check.
Must be able to legally work within the United States.
Knowledge of various cleaning methods, materials, and equipment used in custodial work.
Knowledge of proper procedures for disposing of waste.
Knowledge of chemical product safety.
Skill to operate custodial equipment.
Ability 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.
Writes, presents, and interprets information in a clear, concise, and organized manner.
Consider the audience when composing or crafting a message.
Use technology effectively to deliver information.
Promotes and exhibits transparency through timely communication of important issues.
Embraces an ongoing commitment to formal and informal learning and self-improvement.
Takes initiative to seek out personal and career development.
Consistently demonstrates interest in customers and anticipates their needs, then responds to the customers’ needs in a timely manner.
Builds constructive working relationships that are characterized by a high level of trust, cooperation, and mutual respect.
Set priorities and goals and designs or use tracking systems or timetables to achieve those goals.
Maintains a solution-focused mindset to gather information, identify key issues and collaborate with others to identify solutions.

Nice To Haves

May be considered for full-time employment in the future.

Responsibilities

Clean and sanitize hard surfaces, floors, shared areas, training rooms, and conference rooms.
Perform daily trash removal, restroom cleaning, and dispenser restocking.
Vacuum carpets, sweep and mop hard floors, and complete weekly and monthly floor maintenance.
Dust office furniture, cubicles, fixtures, and wall‑mounted items.
Maintain stairwells, break rooms, and restrooms; use proper signage and safety practices.
Monitor supplies, sharps containers, and facility conditions, report issues to management.
Assist with special room setups, laundry tasks, outdoor duties, and coverage during staff absences.
Work efficiently with minimal disruption and request permission before entering occupied areas.
Review and complete work orders and special requests promptly.
Respond to emails, training requirements, and time entry tasks in Workday.
Communicate clearly with staff, address concerns professionally, and follow up on issues.
Report to work on time, follow break schedules, and use work hours productively.
Follow agency procedures for requesting leave, maintaining required leave balances, and preparing work for backup coverage.
Submit weekly time entries and manage schedules using Microsoft and Offsite Calendars.
Maintain confidentiality and follow proper chain of command for sensitive information.
Comply with DEQ policies, the Oklahoma Open Records Act, and all agency guidelines.
Identify and resolve work-related problems, adjust priorities as needed, and support team goals.
Participate in meetings, provide constructive feedback, and collaborate effectively with coworkers.
Complete required training and professional development by assigned deadlines.