Housekeeper

Important Recruitment Information for this vacancy Agency Information Kansas Office of Veterans Services Who can apply: Internal and External Candidates who meet the minimum requirements Classified/Unclassified Service: Unclassified Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-Time Regular/Temporary: Regular Work Schedule: 11:00 a.m. – 7:30 p.m., 5 days per week, every other weekend Eligible to Receive Benefits: Yes Veterans' Preference Eligible: No Search Keywords: KOVS, KVH, Nursing, Custodial, Housekeeping Compensation $16.17 hourly + $0.50/hr shift differential per hour worked on 2nd shift Salary can vary depending upon education, experience, or qualifications. Pay Range is equal to the Classified Pay Range of Grade 17. Benefits Comprehensive medical, mental, dental, vision, and additional coverage Sick & Vacation leave Work-Life Balance programs: parental leave, military leave, jury leave, funeral leave Paid State Holidays (designated by the Governor annually) Retirement and deferred compensation programs This position serves as a 2 nd Shift team member in the Housekeeping department to ensure a clean, sanitary, and safe facility for residents and staff. Job Responsibilities Clean and disinfect offices and public areas Clean and disinfect resident neighborhoods, as assigned Clean and disinfect restrooms Sort and distribute clean laundry/linen Ensure resident clothing is marked and inventory is accurate Sweep and mop floors; strip, wax, and polish floors; Operate scrubbing and polishing machines Empty trash cans Clean drinking fountains, walls, windows, and all surfaces Maintain supplies Contact the recruiter listed below for a full position description. Duties may vary based on location of assignment with the home. Qualifications Minimum Qualifications: Be free from conviction of a criminal offense that prevents employment with the Kansas Veterans' Home. Willingness to learn various machines in the custodial department (Burnisher, Auto Scrubber, Side-by-sides, Buffers) Positive attitude and a desire to work well with others Self‑motivated in the workplace Post-Offer, Pre-employment Requirements: Must take and pass a drug screening within 24 hours of being offered the position. Mailing Address: 1220 WWII Memorial Drive, Winfield, KS 67156 Required Documents Kansas Tax Clearance Certificate: A valid Kansas Tax Clearance Certificate is a condition of employment for all employees of the State of Kansas. Applicants (including non-residents) who receive a formal job offer for a State job, are required to obtain a valid Tax Clearance within ten (10) days of the job offer. If you have a missing tax return(s) or you owe taxes to the State of Kansas, please know that the Kansas Department of Revenue will work with you. The Kansas Department of Revenue can set you up on a payment plan to receive a Tax Clearance so you can get a job working for the State of Kansas. The Kansas Department of Revenue can be contacted at View phone number on click.appcast.io. Kansas Department of Revenue - Tax Clearance Frequently Asked Questions Disability Hiring Preference Applicants that have physical, cognitive and/or mental disabilities may claim an employment preference when applying for positions. If they are qualified to meet the performance standards of the position, with or without a reasonable accommodation, they will receive an interview for the position. The preference does not guarantee an applicant the job, as positions are filled with the best qualified candidate as determined by the hiring manager. PLEASE NOTE: The documentation verifying a person's eligibility for use of this preference should not be sent along with other application materials to the hiring agency but should be sent directly to OPS. These documents should be scanned and emailed to View email address on click.appcast.io, or can be mailed/delivered in person to: ATTN: Disability Hiring Preference Coordinator Office of Personnel Services Docking State Office Building 915 SW Harrison Ave, Suite 260 Topeka, KS 66612 The State of Kansas is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified persons will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, political affiliation, disability or any other factor unrelated to the essential functions of the job. If you wish to identify yourself as a qualified person with a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act and would like to request an accommodation, please address the request to the agency recruiter. #J-18808-Ljbffr