Housekeeping/Custodial Worker

Agency: Department of Public Safety

About the role

Positions in this job family are responsible for the care and cleaning of state institutions, public buildings, or state lodges, including supervising or managing employees performing these duties.

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 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 (for supervisory roles).
• 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 requests.

Requirements

• Six months of experience in building or institutional custodial work or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Knowledge of cleaning methods, materials, and equipment used in custodial work.
• Knowledge of proper procedures for disposing of waste, including medically contaminated sharps and soiled supplies.
• Knowledge of chemical product safety.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Skill in operating custodial equipment.

Special Requirements

Upon a conditional offer of employment, applicants must submit to a physical examination and meet the following requirements: occasionally lift/carry 40 pounds and push/pull a maximum force of 25 pounds. Some positions may be designated as safety-sensitive.

Pay

$33,000/annual

Schedule

Full time, regular position.