Housekeeping: OIDD - Whitten
About The Position
Are you passionate about making a real difference in people's lives? Join our team at the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (BHDD), Office of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (OIDD) where we are dedicated to providing compassionate and accessible care to our community. We are seeking to fill Housekeeping positions with candidates who are motivated to help individuals and families navigate life's challenges and achieve long-term wellness. If you want to use your skills to build a healthier, more resilient community, we encourage you to apply. Under the direct supervision of the Building/Grounds Supervisor, responsible for housekeeping/custodial activities for building/units. Positions for this posting are located at Whitten Regional Center, an Intermediate Care Facility for Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities (ICF-IID) of BHDD-OIDD located in Clinton, SC serving residents with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Requirements
- Experience in custodial or housekeeping work that is directly related to the area of employment.
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge of how to properly carry out custodial or housekeeping tasks.
- Knowledge of custodial and housekeeping standards and requirements.
- Knowledge of safety practices relevant to the area of employment.
- Skill in the use of cleaning tools and equipment.
- Ability to read and write legibly and ability to follow oral and written instructions.
- Ability to keep accurate written records.
- Ability to train new employees in the proper performance of their duties.
- Ability to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, stand, walk, push, pull, lift, grasp, and repetitive motions.
Responsibilities
- Maintains floors in unit by dust mopping, wet mopping, clean edges, and corners.
- Walls, doors, furniture and beds are to be cleaned as scheduled.
- Picture frames, furniture, mirrors and ledges should be dusted daily.
- Cleans restrooms and showers by scrubbing lavatories, walls, commodes, and floors.
- Searches, removes and disposes of debris from outside of the unit.
- Empties cigarette receptacles.
- Keeps supplies and janitorial closet organized and clean.
- Issues supplies daily.
- Follows a planned work schedule.
- Organizes duties to avoid conflict with unit programs.
- Follows-up in allowed time on inspections of units given by supervision.
Benefits
- Health, dental, vision, long-term disability, and life insurance for employees, spouse, and children.
- 15 days annual (vacation) leave per year
- 15 days sick leave per year
- 13 paid holidays
- Paid Parental Leave
- S.C. Deferred Compensation Program available (S.C. Deferred Compensation)
- Retirement benefit choices
- State Retirement Plan (SCRS)
- State Optional Retirement Program (State ORP)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
