Housekeeping: OIDD - Midlands

Job 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.

Minimum And Additional Requirements

• Experience in custodial and housekeeping.
• Knowledge of how to properly carry out custodial, housekeeping or pest control 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 keep accurate written records.
• Ability to train new employees in the proper performance of their duties.

Additional Comments

Employment Contingency: Employment is contingent upon our receipt of the following required pre-employment screenings: medical screening – to include a drug screening; background record checks (to include fingerprinting), South Carolina Department of Social Services’ Child Abuse and Neglect Central Registry screening, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General “List of Excluded Individuals/Entities” screening; South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles Driving Record check; and a review of transcripts verifying educational credentials. We reserve the right to rescind an offer of employment in the event minimum requirements are not met to include positions that require certifications and/or licensure, your application is incomplete or inaccurate, or our review of your background uncovers information, including opinions of previous employers and references, which cause us to conclude, at our sole discretion, that you are not suited for the position.

Immunization: If this position requires the applicant to work directly with consumers of The South Carolina Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities, Office of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, tuberculosis (TB) skin or blood testing must be completed prior to beginning employment. All new employees who are healthcare providers are required to provide documentation of immunity or be immunized against measles, mumps, rubella, pertussis, Varicella and Hepatitis B prior to beginning employment.

State Disaster Plan: In accordance with the State's Disaster Plan, which includes hazardous weather, employees of The South Carolina Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities, Office of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities may be required to work in times of an emergency or disaster.

Employee Referral: The South Carolina Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities, Office of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities supports a Referral Incentive Reward and a Retention Bonus program. You may contact Human Resources for further information.