Custodial Worker / Building/Grounds Specialist II (Harris Hospital)

Posting number: 190223

Department: Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities

Division: Patrick B Harris Psychiatric Hospital

Job classification: Building/Grounds Specialist II

Posting type: Open & Promotional

Categories: Building Maintenance, Customer Service, Custodial, Building & Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance

Summary

Are you passionate about making a real difference in people's lives? Join our team at the Office of Mental Health where we are dedicated to providing compassionate and accessible care to our community. We are seeking a Custodial Worker who is motivated to help individuals and families navigate life's challenges and achieve long-term wellness. If you want to use your skills to build a healthier, more resilient community, we encourage you to apply.

This position is located at the SC Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD) - Office of Mental Health, Patrick B. Harris Psychiatric Hospital, 130 SC-252, Anderson, SC 29621.

As a Custodial Worker, 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. You may direct other Custodial Workers on an as needed basis when assigned.

Responsibilities for the Custodial Worker / Building - Grounds Specialist II:

• Provide floor cleaning and maintenance services, including mopping, sweeping, and vacuuming. Responsible for stripping, waxing, and buffing floors which includes operating heavy floor care equipment.
• Clean and sanitize bathroom facilities, including fixtures, floors and walls. Replenish supply of paper products and soap for all bathrooms.
• Clean patient rooms and living areas, including care of beds, furniture and upholstery. 
• Empty trash cans in patient units, office areas and common areas. Transport trash to waste compactor according to established procedures. 
• Responsible for training new employees on proper cleaning procedures, proper floor care and maintenance. Retrain existing employees yearly.  Supervise crew on weekend shifts. Inspect facility to ensure that building is sanitary and clean.
• Clean windows and glass doors. Adjusts draperies and curtains; spot clean window treatments as needed.
• Move office furniture and patient furniture when necessary for cleaning tasks.

Examples of duties

•  Experience in custodial, housekeeping, groundskeeping, or pest control work that is directly related to the area of employment.

Additional Requirements

• Ability to bend, stoop and lift heavy objects (50 pounds or more).
• Must be able to push and pull cleaning carts and floor care equipment; and have manual dexterity.

Qualifications

• Experience in commercial custodial work.
• Considerable general housekeeping techniques and use of related equipment and supplies. 
• Bilingual abilities in English and Spanish (or another language) are a plus.

Supplemental information

Supervision is general in nature and does require the ability to make good decisions based upon well-defined guidelines. In the absence of the Environmental Services (EVS) Supervisor and Director, may be assigned as lead custodial worker, providing direction to other team members to meet facility needs.

Post hire, employee must:

• Maintain competencies in job-related activities such as: MANDT, Hazardous Waste, Blood borne Pathogens, Universal Precautions, and other related trainings.    
• Be able to make minor repairs and adjustments to equipment. 

The Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including but not limited, to lactation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information. 

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. A resume will not be accepted nor reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position.

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