Custodian/Housekeeper (LRC) at State of Nebraska in Lincoln, Nebraska

Job Description:

The work we do matters!




Hiring Agency:

Health & Human Services - Agency 25



Location:

Lincoln, NE



Hiring Rate:




Job Posting:

JR2024-00012250 Custodian/Housekeeper (LRC) (Open Date: 12/27/2024)



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Job Description:

The Lincoln Regional Center is seeking a dedicated and reliable Custodian/Housekeeper to become an essential part of our team. As a Custodian/Housekeeper, you will play a vital role in maintaining a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for our staff, visitors, and patients. If you take pride in your work, enjoy hands-on tasks, and are committed to ensuring the highest standards of cleanliness and sanitation, we would love to have you on board!


The State of Nebraska offers these outstanding benefits:
*Stable Employment Opportunity *Career Development and Learning *Tuition Assistance *156% match of first 4.8% contribution to Retirement Plan *13 Paid Holidays *Generous Leave Accruals that include vacation leave and sick leave.


General housekeeping/custodial duties in a psychiatric hospital setting. All duties are performed on a daily/weekly/monthly cleaning schedule.



Job Duties include:

• Care of carpeted and hard surface flooring (vacuuming, shampooing if carpeted areas.


• Dry/wet mopping of hard surface to include buffing, floor striping/surface sealant, etc.)


• Trash disposal from patient and staff areas.


• Cleaning and disinfecting of bathrooms, cleaning of patient rooms and common use areas.


• Removes and washes/launders soiled rags, mop heads and cleaning items as needed.


• Inventories, stocks, and monitors supplies.


• Refills and replaces items in receptacles as needed.

Wage: $16.157 per hour with a $3.00 per hour facility differential.



Shift: Wednesday-Sunday with Monday and Tuesday off. Day hours to be discussed, with one weekend per month required.



Requirements/ Qualifications:




Minimum Qualifications: No specific education, training, or experience is required for entry to this class.



Preferred Qualifications: Working knowledge and cleaning experience. Ability to be dependable and work positively in a team setting; and follow written and verbal directions.



Knowledge of: standard use, maintenance and safety practices associated with hand tools, power tools and light to heavy machinery; building and mechanical trade methods, practices and procedures; occupational hazards and safety precautions followed in building maintenance operations; commercial cleaning practices, equipment, supplies and techniques.



Skill in: the use of hand tools, power tools and building maintenance equipment; basic office and computer skills including competency in the use of email, procurement and building system applications.



Ability to: communicate effectively, understand and follow instructions, read and comprehend blueprints, reference books and equipment manuals; utilize and maintain hand tools, power tools and grounds and building equipment safely; operate industrial-type cleaning equipment; climb ladders and scaffolding to perform work above ground.






Benefits



We offer a comprehensive package of pay, benefits, paid time off, retirement and professional development opportunities to help you get the most out of your career and life. Your paycheck is just part of your total compensation.


Check out all that the State of Nebraska has to offer! Benefit eligibility may vary by position, agency and employment status. For more information on benefits, please visit: https://statejobs.nebraska.gov/index.html#benefits



Equal Opportunity Statement



The State of Nebraska values our teammates as well as a supportive environment that strives to promote diversity, inclusion, and belonging. We recruit, hire, train, and promote in all job classifications and at all levels without regard to race, color, religion, sex. age, national origin, disability, marital status or genetics.



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