What are the responsibilities and job description for the Custodial Worker / Building/Grounds Specialist II / Harris / 2 Vacancies position at State of South Carolina?
Job Responsibilities
This position is located at the Department of Mental Health, Patrick B. Harris Psychiatric Hospital, 130 SC-252, Anderson, SC 29621.
As the Building/Grounds Specialist II, working under general supervision, you will perform a variety of repetitive tasks to achieve a neat, orderly and sanitary environment in a designated area of Harris Psychiatric Hospital; supervises Custodial Workers on an as need basis.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Provides floor cleaning and maintenance services, including mopping, sweeping, and vacuuming. Strip, wax and buff floors, which includes operating heavy floor care equipment.
- Cleans and sanitizes bathroom facilities, including fixtures, floors and walls. Replenishes supply of paper products and soap for all bathrooms.
- Cleans patient rooms and living areas, including care of beds, furniture and upholstery.
- Empties trash cans in patient units, office areas and common areas. Transports trash to waste compactor according to established procedures.
- Responsible for training new employees on proper cleaning procedures, proper floor care and maintenance. Retrains existing employees' yearly. Supervises crew on weekend shifts. Inspects facility to ensure that building is sanitary and clean.
- Cleans windows and glass doors. Adjusts draperies and curtains; spot cleans window treatments as needed.
- Moves office furniture and patient furniture when necessary for cleaning tasks.
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Maintains competencies in job-related activities such as: MAPS/MANDT, Hazardous Waste, Blood borne Pathogens, Universal Precautions, and other related duties.
There are two (2) vacancies.
Minimum and Additional Requirements
State Minimum Requirement: Experience in custodial, housekeeping or pest control work that is directly related to the area of employment.
Agency Minimum Requirement: Any combination of experience or training that would enable an applicant to acquire the necessary knowledge, skills and abilities.
Preferred Qualifications
Considerable general housekeeping techniques and use of related equipment and supplies.
Bilingual abilities in English and Spanish (or another language) are a plus.
Additional Comments
The selected candidate must be able to make minor repairs and adjustments to equipment. Must have the physical ability to bend, stoop, push, pull, lift heavy objects up to fifty (50) pounds or more, and have manual dexterity skills.
The South Carolina Department of Mental Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity Agency. We provide affirmative action and equal opportunity in employment for all qualified persons regardless of race, color, sex – including the basis of pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, national origin, age, religion, or disability.
South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.
Supplemental questions are considered part of your official application. Any misrepresentation will result in your disqualification from employment. Please complete the state application to include all current and previous work history and education. Please account for any and all gaps of employment in your application. A resume will not be accepted in lieu of application completion nor reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position.
The South Carolina Department of Mental Health offers an exceptional benefits package for FTE positions that includes:
- Health, Dental, Vision, Long Term Disability, and Life Insurance for Employee, Spouse, and Children
- 15 days annual (vacation) leave accrual per year
- 15 days sick leave per year
- 13 paid holidays
- Paid Parental Leave (Six Weeks for mother per year/Two Weeks for partner per year)
- State Retirement Plan and Deferred Compensation Programs
