Housekeeping - (OIDD Coastal)
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 Housekeepers 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 general supervision of the Supervisor of Housekeeping, the employee provides custodial services to assigned building/ dorm units. Works independently and keep supervisor abreast of any issues as it relates to custodial services. May serve as front line supervisor of a small group of custodial workers. Must be able to read and write legibly and able to follow oral and written instructions. Performs housekeeping duties as required to provide a safe, sanitary, clean, and pleasant environment for the consumers and staff to live and work through a structured cleaning program, maintain units in acceptable condition as outlined by South Carolina Department of Public Health standards. The positions for this posting are located at Coastal Regional Center, an Intermediate Care Facility for Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities (ICF-IID) of BHDD-OIDD located in Summerville, SC serving residents with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Requirements
- Experience in custodial, housekeeping, groundskeeping, or pest control work that is directly related to the area of employment.
- Must be able to read and write legibly and able to follow oral and written instructions.
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge of how to properly carry out custodial, housekeeping or pest control tasks.
- Knowledge of custodial, housekeeping or pest control standards and requirements.
- Knowledge of safety practices relevant to the area of employment.
- Knowledge of personnel practices in state government.
- Skill in the use of cleaning tools and equipment.
- Ability to keep accurate written records.
- Ability to plan, direct and review the work of subordinates.
- Ability to train new employees in the proper performance of their duties.
Responsibilities
- Maintains floors in unit by dust mopping, wet mopping, and buffing.
- Walls, doors, furniture, and beds are to be cleaned as scheduled.
- Picture frames, furniture, mirrors, and ledges should be dusted daily.
- Clean restrooms and showers.
- Searches, removes, and disposes of debris from outside of unit.
- Empties cigarette disposals.
- Keeps supply and janitorial closet organized and clean.
- Issues supply daily.
- Organizes duties to avoid conflict with unit programs.
- Follows-up in allowed time on inspections of units given by supervisor.
- Coordinates cleaning of entire unit in the event of staff shortage.
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
- 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
