Housekeeper - 122660001

This position is located in the Facility Maintenance Team, Business Operations Division.

Worker ensures that doors are locked and other security measures are followed, cleans and services assigned areas daily, including rooms, halls, and stairways; sweeps, vacuums, mops, scrubs, waxes, buffs floors, shampoos carpets as needed; cleans rest rooms and replenishes supplies on a daily (or more frequent) basis; empties and cleans waste receptacles; disposes trash properly, washes walls, windows, shelves, mirrors, and horizontal surfaces; picks up trash from grounds and parking areas and performs other outside maintenance as assigned; dusts, washes and polishes furniture and woodwork; replenishes supplies of paper, soap, and cleaning materials and solutions; reports needed supplies, equipment, or repairs to supervisor; cleans and maintains power equipment and other cleaning equipment including buffing and stripping pads and cleaning cloths, mops, and sponges; removes stains from a variety of surfaces such as rugs, walls, floors, and fixtures using appropriate chemicals and cleaning solutions; when assigned, delivers waste materials for recycling; moves furniture; performs other related duties as required or assigned.

This position works daily with cleaning chemicals and industrial equipment and must be fully aware of safety issues and practices with hazardous materials in order to reduce accidents in the workplace.

Duties for this position include physically strenuous activities such as lifting heavy objects, moving furniture, operating heavy equipment, stooping, bending, vacuuming, and remaining "on their feet" during the eight-hour workday.

Work schedule is Monday through Friday 7:30am-4:30pm.

MINIMUM EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:  Education and/or experience in housekeeping work that is directly related to the job and consistent with accepted practices of the trade.

PREFERRED EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE: High school diploma or equivalency and one year of experience in custodial maintenance of public or commercial buildings.

 KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:   Knowledge of the methods, materials, and equipment used in custodial work; ability to operate and clean custodial power equipment effectively and safely; ability to follow oral and written instructions; ability to follow schedules for periodic cleaning and to manage time effectively; ability to observe and report needs for maintenance, repairs, and supplies; ability to communicate effectively and courteously with the public; ability to maintain effective working relationships with other employees; knowledge of specifications and requirements for cleaning commercial or public buildings. Must be able to lift a minimum of fifty (50) pounds.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: The selected applicant will be subject to the following conditions prior to appointment. Failure to complete or fulfill these conditions may result in dismissal.

The employee in this position will be operating motor vehicles for Cumberland County and shall have a valid North Carolina Driver's License.

Each applicant who is tendered an offer for employment for any position with Cumberland County shall be tested for the use of drugs specified in the County policy. Refusal to submit to testing or a confirmed positive test shall be a basis for withdrawal of the conditional employment offer.

Law enforcement background check is required.

This position will require assisting in emergency and/or disaster situations.

The Cumberland County Department of Social Services has a strict dress code policy that must be adhered to. This policy includes specific guidelines related tattoos and body piercing.

College transcripts may be submitted on-line via the attachment feature or mailed to Cumberland County Department of Social Services, P.O. Box 2429, Fayetteville, NC 28302. Prior to employment start date, an official transcript must be presented in its original unopened envelope.

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If there are specific questions regarding this posting, you may contact DSS Human Resources at 910-489-7434.

MISSION

The Cumberland County Department of Social Services stands united to strengthen individuals and families and to protect children and vulnerable adults. We collaborate with our community partners to provide programs and services which engage our customers in improving their quality of life.

VISION

We envision our Department... as a catalyst for improving quality of life through teamwork, partnership, forward thinking, and cutting edge service delivery. We envision our customers...as partners, motivated and empowered to improve their quality of life.

Our Core Standards & Values

A quality customer experience, business operations and employee experience represents our three Core Standards that guide our principles and values. We have identified eight core values and validating behaviors that define our Departments: Service, Teamwork, Accountability, Diversity, Innovation, Optimism, Integrity and Flexibility.