CUSTODIAN I

Custodian IDSH-Metropolitan State Hospital is accepting applications for a Custodian I, Full-time/Permanent. Working Title: Custodian I-Housekeeping Department.Under supervision, performs custodial duties in keeping an assigned office, building or area clean and orderly; may instruct, lead or supervise individuals/patients; and to do other related work. Desirable characteristics: good people skills, punctuality and dependability; knowledge of custodial techniques, materials, chemicals, disinfectants and safety practices used in custodial work. On a daily basis will clean restrooms, vacuum work areas; dust furniture in work and/or break areas; clean glass doors, windows and walls as necessary; empty trash and deposit in designated containers; spot clean carpets, sweep and mop floors, hallways, etc. Wax and buff tile floors and other duties as required; follow written and verbal instructions, communicate essential functions as follows: Use and care for equipment supplies such as, but not limited to, floor machines, automatic scrubbers and buffing machines, and the ability to work in stressful situations.*The incumbent is required to work any shift and schedule in a variety of settings throughout the hospital and may be required to work overtime and float to other locations as determined by the operational needs of the hospital.To be considered for this Job Opportunity, applicants must have eligibility by way of permanent civil service status, being reachable on an employment list, having transfer eligibility, or having reinstatement eligibility. It is your responsibility to ensure you meet the minimum qualifications as stated in the announcement as of the date this test is taken. IF YOU DO NOT HAVE ELIGIBILITY, YOU MUST TAKE THE EXAM.You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.