Housekeeper

Housekeeper Position

Open Until Filled GENERAL DESCRIPTION: Are you looking for a job that offers security, excellent health insurance, and a pension for your future? The Wyoming State Hospital is hiring a reliable Housekeeper to help us keep our building clean, safe, and comfortable for everyone. Your main goal is to make sure our hospital is a clean, comfortable, and sanitary place for patients, staff, and visitors.

Working for the State of Wyoming offers more than a paycheck. Our total compensation package includes:

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid vacation, sick leave, FMLA, and holidays
• Retirement - Pension and 457B plans that help you build a secure future
• Flexible schedules and work-life balance options
• Meaningful work that makes a difference for Wyoming communities
• and MUCH MORE! Click here for detailed information, or you can watch this short video to learn about our benefit package!

The city of Evanston is a small and friendly Rocky Mountain community that is a 45-minute drive from the world-famous ski slopes of Park City, Utah. There are concerts, shopping, dining, professional sporting events, and an international airport 60 minutes away in Salt Lake City. The area surrounding Evanston is excellent for recreational activities such as hiking, camping, fishing, biking, snowmobiling, and cross-country skiing.

Human Resource Contact: Brenda Hales / View email address on click.appcast.io / View phone number on click.appcast.io ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The listed functions are illustrative only and are not intended to describe every function which may be performed in the job level. DUTIES MAY INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING FOR HOUSEKEEPING:

• Cleans the bathrooms and takes out the garbage.
• Clean all patient rooms, offices, public areas, and restrooms/showers. You will follow strict rules to prevent sickness (infection control).
• Cleans and sanitizes floors, walls, windows and furniture.
• Determines appropriate chemical solutions for cleaning and disinfection.
• Uses universal precaution processes in the cleaning and disposal of biohazard waste.
• Identifies areas that need repair and notifies the proper person.
• Stocks, supplies and chemicals for the unit.
• Assists in the laundry with the washing, drying and re-distributing of the residents' clothes as needed.
• Provides safety awareness for staff and clients.

DUTIES MAY INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING FOR LAUNDRY:

• Sorts and weighs laundry.
• Loads and unloads washers and dryers.
• Inspects wash at various stages of processing for cleanliness; recommends changes in washing and rinsing procedures.
• Charts and logs quantities of laundry collected and processed.
• Test samples of water periodically to determine the hardness of water and the effectiveness of cleaning agents and stain removers.
• Monitors the chemical pump system and changes out chemical containers; changes tubing to pumps as needed.
• Folds clothing.
• Runs the ironer.
• Delivers clothing and linens as needed.
• Assists housekeeping with cleaning duties.
• Help train new Housekeepers
• Help clean rooms after construction or a patient move.
• Report any broken items, safety problems, or cleaning needs to your supervisor.

Qualifications

KNOWLEDGE:

• Knowledge of cleaning methods and practices.
• Knowledge of cleansers, supplies, and equipment.
• Knowledge of basic math.
• Knowledge of state and facility policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of universal precautions.
• Knowledge of emergency procedures, cleaning methods, materials and equipment.
• Knowledge of infection control standards.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Education: High School Diploma Experience: 0-6 months of progressive work experience (typically in Housekeeping) OR Education & Experience Substitution: 1-2 years of progressive work experience (typically in Housekeeping) Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: None

Necessary Special Requirements

PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Ability to lift and move heavy items (requires twisting, bending, lifting, kneeling, pushing, and pulling up to 50 lbs.)
• Ability to work in various locations (including hot or cold areas) and on multiple surfaces.

NOTES:

• FLSA: Non-exempt
• A background check, including fingerprinting, will be completed through the Wyoming Division of Criminal Investigation, the Wyoming Department of Family Services, and the F.B.I. for every successful applicant.
• Pre-employment drug and alcohol testing will be conducted on safety-sensitive positions. Drug testing will be completed on any position if reasonable suspicion exists.
• A current Influenza Vaccination is required.
• We participate in E-Verify.

Supplemental Information

Click here to view the State of Wyoming Classification and Pay Structure. The State of Wyoming is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively supports the ADA and reasonably accommodates qualified applicants with disabilities. Class Specifications are subject to change, please refer to the A & I HRD Website to ensure that you have the most recent version.