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Posted by: Eastern State Hospital on May 29, 2019


Location:

Williamsburg , VA

Job Description:

Position Information

Position Information

Working Title
Housekeeping & Apparel Worker I (Lead Worker)

Role Title
Hsekeep &/or Apparel Workr I - 79071

Job Open Date
03/21/2019

Job Close Date

Open Until Filled
Yes

Is this position funded in whole or in part by the American Recovery & Reinvestment Act (Stimulus Package)?
No

Hiring Range
Minimum $20,224 - Negotiable (based on experience)

Agency
Eastern State Hospital (704)

Agency Website
http://www.esh.dbhds.virginia.gov/

Location
Williamsburg - 830

Sublocation

Position Number
01233

Job Posting Number
1049943

Type of Recruitment
General Public - G

Does this position have telework options?
No

Bilingual/Multilingual Skill Requirement/Preference
No

Job Type
Full-Time (Salaried)

Job Type Detail
Full-Time Salaried - Non-Faculty- FTS-1

Pay Band
01

Job Description
Eastern State Hospital, located in Williamsburg, Virginia, was founded in 1773, with a well-intentional emphasis on community focused mental health care. This state of the art campus, situated on 500 acres, consists of two patient care buildings with 300 patients, and a highly skilled staff of over 900. Eastern State Hospital is part of the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services ( DBHDS ) system, and is accredited by the Joint Commission.

ESH invites applications for the position of a Housekeeping and Apparel Worker I (Lead Worker).

Reporting directly to the Housekeeping Supervisor, duties and responsibilities consist of the following:

• Perform and direct daily activities in assigned units, serving as a liaison between assigned staff and the supervisor.
• Must be able to work independently and use time wisely.
• Provide a variety of housekeeping duties with positive expectations to ensure cleanliness and sanitary conditions are maintained for residents and employees.
• Provides departmental cleaning.
• Provides proper disposal of trash and hazardous waste.
• Provides proper sanitation to the care of waste equipment.
• Support the ESH vision, mission, and value statements.

Minimum Qualifications
• Experience in cleaning procedures and the ability to demonstrate use of housekeeping equipment; buffers or waxers, etc.
• Ability to coordinate and assign work to employees.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain floors: hallways, resident areas, dining areas, shower rooms.
• Demonstrated ability to buff, strip, and refinish floors.
• Demonstrated ability to clean carpet and upholstery.
• Demonstrated ability to wash beds and mattresses.
• Demonstrated ability to clean and sanitize showers and bathrooms, fixtures, hand rails, commodes, sinks, mirrors, curtains and mats daily, and as needed/scheduled; replenish supplies daily.
• Demonstrated ability to clean food units, microwaves, refrigerators, and water fountains daily, wipe off tables and chairs daily.
• Demonstrated ability to clean window sill, blinds, vents, and door knobs; check and adjust curtains daily.
• Demonstrated ability to ensure that trash and hazardous waste is disposed of daily as needed/scheduled.
• Demonstrated ability to clean and sanitize receptacles daily.
• Demonstrated ability to clean and properly store equipment.
• Demonstrated ability to store supplies proper and maintain the cleanliness of the Janitor closet.
• Demonstrated ability to lift heavy objects; bending and stooping; prolonged standing and walking on various surfaces (i.e. concrete, tile, grass, dirt, etc.).
• Demonstrated ability to work in various environmental conditions (extreme humidity, heat or cold).

Preferred Qualifications
Experience in a hospital housekeeping department preferred.
Eight years of education, experience may be substituted for education.

Special Requirements
Minorities, individuals with disabilities, veterans, and people with National Service experience are encouraged to apply. EEO /AA/ TTY . Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities.

Eastern State Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment opportunities are open to applicants without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, political affiliation, genetics or disability.

Applicants are responsible for ensuring that the application and supplemental materials thoroughly reflects their knowledge, skills, and abilities, as it relates to the advertised qualifications.

For consideration, a completed application must be received online by 11:59PM on the "Job Close Date"

Applicants who list "see resume" in lieu of completing the application may miss the opportunity for consideration.

Eastern State Hospital conducts a comprehensive and thorough background check on all employees.

Special Instructions to Applicants
Eastern State Hospital offers a competitive benefit package to include various health care plans, paid life insurance, Virginia Retirement System retirement plan, 12 paid holidays, annual, family personal and sick leave.

Eastern State Hospital is a tobacco-free facility.

Pay Rate:

Unspecified

HR. Website URL:

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About Eastern State Hospital

Virginia Eastern State Hospital, located in Williamsburg, Virginia, was founded in 1773 with a well intentioned emphasis on community focused mental health care. The Hospital is situated on 500 acres and consists of 2 patient care buildings, and a staff of over 900 to care for the 300 patients. Virginia Eastern State Hospital is part of The Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services system and is accredited by the Joint Commission.

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