Environmental Services
Company: Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services
Location: Lincoln
Posted on: January 25, 2023
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Job Description:
General housekeeping/custodial duties in a psychiatric hospital
setting. All duties are performed on a daily/weekly/monthly
cleaning schedule. 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. Orders and refills supplies as necessary. Other general
cleaning duties as necessary to maintain the cleanliness of the
physical environment. These positions are part of a team of 10
custodial/housekeeping positions that maintain environmental
sanitation standards for health, safety and infection control in a
licensed 285 bed psychiatric hospital comprised of 4 multiple story
patient care buildings and one business occupancy administrative
building (approximately 219,815 sq ft of patient care areas, and
13,519 sq ft of Administrative areas). Hospitals have the most
stringent standards and regulations in relation to maintaining
cleanliness of the environment where patient care services are
conducted. The environmental services team performs work tasks
necessary to maintain compliance with healthcare regulatory
standards. These positions are an essential requirement for any
hospital to maintain cleanliness and meet infection control
standards but are especially so during a pandemic. Knowledge,
skills and abilities Knowledge of: established sanitation standards
and cleaning procedures. Ability to: Attend and complete three (3)
weeks of New Employee Orientation to be scheduled during day shift
hours. Must be at least 19 years of age with the ability to walk,
stand, sit, bend, climb and descend stairs, kneel, squat, grasp,
reach, and push, pull and lift up to 50 lbs. Read or comprehend and
follow instructions; communicate information so others will
understand; learn to operate and maintain cleaning equipment. DHHS
State of Nebraska values our employees as well as a supportive
environment that strives to promote Diversity, Inclusion, and
Belonging. We recruit, hire, train, and promote in all job
qualifications and at all levels without regard to race, color,
religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, marital status, or
genetics. Qualifications / Requirements No specific education,
training, or experience is required for entry to this class.
Preferred: Working knowledge and cleaning experience. Ability to be
dependable and work positively in a team setting; and follow
written and verbal directions. Hiring rate of position $14.40/hour
plus additional $3/hour facility differential pay.Job Type:
Full-timePay: From $17.40 per hourBenefits: Dental insurance
Employee assistance program Employee discount Flexible spending
account Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance
Retirement plan Tuition reimbursement Vision insuranceSchedule: 8
hour shift Day shift Evening shiftAbility to commute/relocate:
Lincoln, NE 68522: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before
starting work (Required)Shift availability: Night Shift
(Required)Work Location: One location
Keywords: Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services, Lincoln , Environmental Services, Other , Lincoln, Nebraska
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