Custodian/Housekeeper at Central NE Veteran's Home in Kearney

The work we do matters!

Hiring Agency:

Veterans Affairs - Agency 28

Location:

Kearney, NE

Hiring Rate:

$16.157

Job Posting:

JR2025-00015608 Custodian/Housekeeper at Central NE Veteran's Home in Kearney (Open)

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Job Description:

Wage Info: $19.157 per hour (Breakdown $16.157/hour + $3.00 differential + applicable shift differentials), CNVH offers a monthly $200 bonus for commutes of 30 miles or more!

Shift Hours: 11:30 am - 8 pm with rotating weekends and holidays off.

This full-time position includes medical, dental and vision benefits for you and your family. COME JOIN OUR TEAM TODAY!



This class series represents labor and trades work completed in the area of
housekeeping. Work involves a variety of tasks associated in the maintenance
and upkeep of, interiors and exteriors of buildings and facilities.

 

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS: (A position is assigned to this class based on the scope and level of work performed as outlined below.) This is work as an entry-level to semi-skilled building laborer or tradesperson in the performance of custodial/janitorial or housekeeping work. Work is typically labor intensive and requires close to general supervision in the areas of custodial/housekeeping.

General cleaning of floors, various areas and surface types.

Cleaning and maintenance of hallways and public areas. Chemical safety and use. Work safely to ensure your safety and the safety of others. Collection and disposal of trash. Improve knowledge, skills, and abilities, adapt to change and be of service to others. Attend in services and training sessions.  Develop continuous quality improvement habits and encourage and assist others in their professional development.  Other duties to fulfill the mission of CNVH, the needs of members, guests and staff, such as any assigned duty of an emergency nature and assisting other departments in the accomplishment of their assignments as staffing allows.

Requirements/Qualifications

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

 

Knowledge, skills and abilities:

Knowledge of: commercial cleaning practices, equipment, supplies and techniques. Skill in: building cleaning equipment; basic computer skills including competency in the use of email.

Ability to: Communicate effectively; safely mix cleaning solutions to proper proportions using concentrated cleaning agents for a variety of surfaces; work independently or as a team; move around to work safely, lift and move lightweight objects; use common cleaning tools, lightweight vacuum cleaners and industrial equipment; maintain care and use of supplies, equipment, etc.; work among hostile, emotionally upset, disabled and geriatric members; read label directions, precautions and hazards.

 

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.

Current employees of the State of Nebraska should NOT apply on this external career. Instead go to Workday and access the Jobs Hub - Internal Apply app from your home landing page.