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Housekeeping/Custodial Worker IIAgency: 650 DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRSSupervisory Organization: Lawton/Ft. Sill Veterans HomeJob Type: RegularCompensation: USD $13.56/hrBasic Purpose: Positions in this job family are assigned responsibilities involving the care and cleaning of a state institution, public building, or state lodge or in the supervision or management of employees performing these duties.Typical Functions: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 purposes of 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.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 request.Level Descriptor: This is the career level of this job family where employees are assigned responsibilities involving the full performance of a variety of custodial and housekeeping duties, including sweeping, mopping, dusting, disposing of trash, and other cleaning duties. Some positions may also have responsibilities involving the disposal of hazardous materials or other restricted items.Education and Experience: Education and Experience requirements at this level consist of six months experience in building or institutional custodial work or an equivalent combination of education and experience.Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Competencies: Knowledge, Skills and Abilities required at this level include knowledge of various cleaning methods, materials, and equipment used in custodial work; of proper procedures for disposing of waste, including medically contaminated sharps and medically soiled and contaminated dressings and supplies; and of chemical product safety. Ability is required to follow oral and written instructions. Skill is required to operate custodial equipment.Special Requirements: Applicants must be willing and able to perform all job-related travel normally associated with this position. Upon appointment, incumbents designated by the Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services shall complete certification in one of the following required Departmental sponsored training in case management: Certified Behavioral Health Case Manager – Adult; Certified Behavioral Health Case Manager – Child, Adolescent and Family; or Certified Behavioral Health Case Manager – Dual Certification. Some agencies may have determined positions in this job family to be safety sensitive as defined by?63 O.S. § 427.8.Equal Opportunity Employment: The State of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of genetic information, race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability.

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