DSHS ESH Custodian

Description

Custodian 1

Eastern State Hospital (ESH) has an opportunity for you! We're hiring permanent and on-call roles. Join an important team that upholds the high standards expected of a large facility that provides evaluation and inpatient treatment for people with serious or long-term behavioral health conditions. You'll maintain a clean facility by performing a variety of custodial duties and demonstrating a positive, guest-friendly attitude.

Opportunities performed on-site at this work location at least three days a week may be eligible for an additional 5% premium pay in addition to the advertised salary. 

Permanent role schedule: 6:30am-3:00pm Tuesday/Wednesday off

Some of what you'll do:

• Maintain floors to include sweeping, wet/dry mopping, buffing, scrubbing, stripping, sealing, waxing, and disinfecting
• Daily care of all restrooms and bathing facilities; disinfect and sanitize toilets, urinals, sinks, tubs, and showers
• Clean and disinfect all furniture including beds, nightstands, lockers, chairs, tables, and desks
• Clean and maintain all custodial equipment, mop buckets, and buffers
• Keep storage closets properly stocked with supplies
• Perform safety checks of areas and report hazards 
• Clean isolation wards by following proper precautionary measures

 Who should apply?

Applicants who are at least 18 years old

What we're looking for:

• Ability to keep accurate janitorial records and documentation
• Knowledge of regulations and safety standards governing the cleaning of public facilities
• Experience with janitorial equipment and cleaning supplies including safety practices relative to the use of cleaning agents
• Ability to take direction and multitask, including when working independently
• Familiarity with principles and practices of janitorial maintenance
• Ability to use power equipment and chemicals
• Flexibility, as daily workflow may change to fit the needs of the hospital

Want to know more about what it is like to work at Eastern State Hospital? Click on a video to hear what our staff has to say. 

The Department of Social and Health Services’ (DSHS) vision that people find human services to shape their own lives requires that we come together with a sense of belonging, common purpose, shared values, and meaningful work. It is crucial to our agency’s vision that you bring an equity, anti-racism, and social justice commitment to your work with DSHS. We strive to create greater access and affirming representation of the communities we serve, including Black, Indigenous, and People of Color, people with physical, behavioral health, and intellectual disabilities, elders, LGBTQIA+ individuals, immigrants and refugees, and families building financial security.  

Supplemental Information

Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal record history may be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant’s suitability and competence to perform in the job. This announcement may be used to fill multiple vacancies. Employees driving on state business must have a valid driver's license. Employees driving a privately owned vehicle on state business must have liability insurance on the privately owned vehicle.

Washington State Department of Social and Health Services is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in any area of employment, its programs or services on the basis of age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity/expression, marital status, race, creed, color, national origin, religion or beliefs, political affiliation, military status, honorably discharged veteran, Vietnam Era, recently separated or other protect­ed veteran status, the presence of any sensory, mental, physical disability or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability, equal pay or genetic information. Persons requiring accommodation in the application process or this job announcement in an alternative format may contact the Recruiter at (360) 725-5810. Applicants who are deaf or hard of hearing may call through Washington Relay Service by dialing 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6384.
 
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