DSHS YVS Custodian 1

Description

DSHS Yakima Valley Custodian 1

 
If you are self-driven and detail-oriented, consider working with us. Yakima Valley School Residential Habilitation Center has an non-permanent opportunity for you to join an important team that upholds the high standards expected of a large facility that supports residents with intellectual disabilities. We maintain a clean and safe facility by performing a variety of custodial duties and demonstrating a positive, guest-friendly attitude.
  
If you enjoy being a part of a team, this opportunity is for you! At Yakima Valley, we set our custodians up for success by providing them training, and well-maintained equipment and tools to perform their duties. In this role, you will have the opportunity to create working relationships with peers, staff, and clients that enable the team to provide services in an efficient way.

Some of what you'll do:

• Sweep, mop, wash walls, dust furniture, and equipment.
• Empty wastebaskets, polish furniture, and fixtures.
• Vacuum rugs, curtains, and furniture.
• Sanitize restrooms, showers, and toilet facilities; keep them supplied with paper towels, soap, toilet tissue, and other items.
• Make rounds locking doors, closing windows, turning off lights and any other equipment left on that needs to be turned off.
• Provide custodial services on occupied living units, client class, work and recreation areas, as well as administrative offices.
• Perform heavy-duty cleaning such as scrubbing, stripping, waxing, or sealing floors using industrial cleaning equipment.

Who should apply?

• Applicants who are at least 18 years old and have a valid Washington State Driver's License.

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.  
 
Questions about this opportunity?  Please contact jesus.hernandez@dshs.wa.gov and reference job number 202-08395.

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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