Custodian/Housekeeper at Central NE Veteran's Home in Kearney
State of Nebraska

Job Info

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The work we do matters!

Hiring Agency:
Veterans Affairs - Agency 28

Location:
Kearney, NE

Hiring Rate:
$16.157

Job Posting:
JR2024-00012005 Custodian/Housekeeper at Central NE Veteran's Home in Kearney (Open)

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Job Description:
Hours: 11:30 am - 8 pm with rotating weekends and holidays off
*** NEW WAGES!** $16.157/hr. **PLUS** $3 differential for every hour worked = $19.157/hr while working
**$200 monthly bonus for commutes of 30 miles or more!**
Benefits included are medical, dental and vision for you and your family.
COME JOIN OUR TEAM TODAY!

Job duties:
This is work as an entry-level to semi-skilled building laborer or tradesperson in the performance of routine custodial/janitorial or housekeeping work. Work is typically labor intensive and requires close to general supervision in the areas of custodial/housekeeping work. Positions at this level receive verbal instruction to properly accomplish or organize tasks. Decision-making authority is limited to selection of tools or equipment and determining the organization and sequence of separate work tasks.

Requirements/ Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications: No specific education, training, or experience is required for entry to this class.

EXAMPLES OF WORK: (A position may not be assigned all the duties listed, nor do the listed examples include all the duties that may be assigned.)

Moves, loads, and unloads materials, supplies, equipment, and furniture.
Follows direction in mixing cleaning or chemical solutions.
Orients and trains new coworkers on routine tasks, work schedules, location of supplies, materials and equipment, and relevant rules and regulations. Provides instruction and technical oversight for more complicated tasks or assignments. May assign work and serve as a resource to others.
Cleans and disinfects bathroom fixtures, furniture and floors using disinfectants or other chemicals. Washes walls, windows and ceilings using ladders, scaffolding or other equipment. Sweeps, mops, scrubs, strips, refinishes, waxes and polishes floor surfaces using mops, brooms, vacuums, industrial equipment, and polishers. Empties trash containers, replaces liners, and removes trash from buildings.
Cleans public areas to ensure high standards of sanitation and safety are maintained. Removes and washes/launders soiled rags, mop heads and cleaning items as needed.
Inventories, stocks, and monitors supplies. Refills and replaces items in receptacles as needed.

Knowledge, skills and abilities required:

Knowledge of: occupational hazards and safety precautions followed in building maintenance operations; commercial cleaning practices, equipment, supplies and techniques.

Skill in: basic office and computer skills including competency in the use of email.

Ability to: communicate effectively; operate industrial-type cleaning equipment; climb ladders and scaffolding to perform work above ground.


Benefits

We offer a comprehensive package of pay, benefits, paid time off, retirement and professional development opportunities to help you get the most out of your career and life. Your paycheck is just part of your total compensation.

Check out all that the State of Nebraska has to offer! Benefit eligibility may vary by position, agency and employment status. For more information on benefits, please visit: https://statejobs.nebraska.gov/index.html#benefits

Equal Opportunity Statement

The State of Nebraska values our teammates as well as a supportive environment that strives to promote diversity, inclusion, and belonging. We recruit, hire, train, and promote in all job classifications and at all levels without regard to race, color, religion, sex. age, national origin, disability, marital status or genetics.

Current employees of the State of Nebraska should NOT apply on this external career. Instead go to Workday and access the Jobs Hub - Internal Apply app from your home landing page.

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