Housekeeping II

Oklahoma State Government•Ardmore, OK

8d•$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 The functions performed in this job family will vary by level, unit and organization, but may include the following: 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 Levels are distinguished based on the complexity of assigned duties, the level of expertise required for completion of work assignments, and the responsibility assigned for the supervision of others. 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. Education and Experience Education and Experience requirements at this level consist of six months experience in building or institutional custodial work or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

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 is required to follow oral and written instructions.
Skill is required to operate custodial equipment.

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.