BUILDING CLEANING WORKERS I-II

The New Hampshire Veterans Home has a full-time vacancy for Building Cleaning Worker I-II.

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The Veterans Home is a NH State Agency providing a total compensation package for full time employees. See information at the bottom of this posting for details.

Summary:

Building Cleaning Workers I

To perform independent cleaning, custodial or janitorial duties associated with the care, cleaning, and maintenance of multiple buildings/facilities for the State of New Hampshire Veterans Home; may include assignment to multiple units, areas, locations.

Building Cleaning Workers II

To serve as a team or crew lead, and/or shift point person and to independently provide a full range of cleaning, custodial or janitorial duties associated with the care, cleaning, and maintenance of one or multiple state facilities, buildings, grounds, or institutions; may include assignment to multiple units, areas, locations, or districts.

Building Cleaning Workers I

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: Completion of eighth grade or its equivalent.

Experience: None required. Relevant work experience may be substituted for required formal education.

License/Certification: None

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: For promotion from Building Cleaning Workers I, labor grade 8, to Building Cleaning Workers II, labor grade 10, employees: Must have completed at least six months (full-time) or one year (part-time) of employment as a Building Cleaning Workers I Must receive a satisfactory performance evaluation Must be approved for promotion at the discretion of agency management to satisfy organizational/business needs Must receive a recommendation for promotion to Building Cleaning Workers II by the immediate supervisor

RECOMMENDED WORK TRAITS: Knowledge of the methods and practices of cleaning services in a large complex, health facility, or building. Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. Knowledge of quality standards for health, environment and safety. Ability to read and write and to prepare both written and oral reports. Ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences. Ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according to a specific rule or set of rules (e.g., patterns of numbers, letters, words, pictures, mathematical operations). Ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer). Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships. Ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. Must be willing to maintain appearance appropriate to assigned duties and responsibilities as determined by the agency appointing authority.

DISCLAIMER STATEMENT: The supplemental job description lists the essential functions of the position and is not intended to include every job duty and responsibility specific to the position. An employee may be required to perform other related duties not listed on the supplemental job description provided that such duties are characteristic of that classification.

Building Cleaning Workers II

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education : High school diploma or high school equivalency credential.

Experience: One year of relevant experience. Additional work experience may be substituted for required formal education.

License/Certification: None

RECOMMENDED WORK TRAITS: Knowledge of the methods and practices of cleaning services in a large complex, health facility, or building. Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. Knowledge of quality standards for health, environment and safety. Ability to read and write and to prepare both written and oral reports. Ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences. Ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according to a specific rule or set of rules (e.g., patterns of numbers, letters, words, pictures, mathematical operations). Ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer). Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships. Ability to express ideas clearly, both orally and in writing. Ability to plan, train and provide work direction to others. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships. Ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. Must be willing to maintain appearance appropriate to assigned duties and responsibilities as determined by the agency appointing authority.

DISCLAIMER STATEMENT: The supplemental job description lists the essential functions of the position and is not intended to include every job duty and responsibility specific to the position. An employee may be required to perform other related duties not listed on the supplemental job description provided that such duties are characteristic of that classification.

Responsibilities:

Building Cleaning Workers I

Performs light to heavy physical all-inclusive housekeeping, floor care, and custodial activities that require considerable use of arms and legs and whole body movement, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, or handling equipment and materials to perform cleaning duties, such as dusting, vacuuming, stripping/buffing/waxing/polishing floors, shampooing rugs, washing walls, and glass, and disinfecting.

Removes snow, debris, or garbage from grounds/walkways; salts and sands when needed. Moves furniture, equipment, and resident belongings, as necessary, to facilitate resident moves, new admissions, and discharges and/or floor care, to include packing, inventories, and storing of such belongings securely in designated areas adhering to written procedures.

Uses mechanical equipment to perform housekeeping and/or floor care duties, which may include complex machinery such as disinfectant robot, floor care equipment, or wheelchair washer machine. Performs condition checks of cleaning tools/equipment and replaces or requests repairs as needed; observes operation of building or facility's mechanical, safety, or environmental systems and notifies supervisor or team lead of any issues or concerns. Follows written procedures on the operation and troubleshooting of equipment and machinery and/or minor repairs to equipment .

Applies best practices for Infection Control instructed by their supervisor and standards of cleanliness to meet VA Environmental Service Standards when cleaning resident rooms, furniture, and equipment as well as common areas in the facility.

Applies appropriate solvents, chemicals, and disinfectants; removes contaminated and non-contaminated waste from buildings/facilities; disposes of waste in a prescribed manner; adheres to Material Safety Data Sheet(MSDS) health and safety requirements relevant to the work area or facility.

Stocks supplies and advises the team lead or supervisor when inventory is low or if supplies are needed.

Collaborates with and assists other disciplines to provide a clean, safe environment for residents.

Building Cleaning Workers II

Leads and mentors individuals or crews and ensures that cleaning, shift details, and projects are completed on schedule in the area(s) of responsibility; inspects and reviews the work of team members to ensure quality and that health and safety standards are being followed.

Recommends personnel actions or changes to standard operational procedures to supervisor.

Performs light to heavy physical all inclusive housekeeping, floor care and custodial activities that require considerable use of arms and legs and whole body movement, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, or handling equipment and materials to perform cleaning duties, such as dusting, vacuuming, stripping/buffing/waxing polishing floors, shampooing rugs, washing walls and glass, and disinfecting.

Removes snow, debris, or garbage from grounds/walkways; salts and sands when needed.

Moves furniture, equipment, and resident belongings, as necessary, to facilitate resident moves, new admissions, and discharges and/or floor care, to include packing, inventories, and storing of such belongings securely in designated areas adhering to written procedures.

Interacts with building or facility employees, residents, patients, or contractors. Investigates complaints about cleanliness, service, or equipment issues and takes corrective actions on-site. Responds to immediate safety and/or maintenance concerns; refers escalated issues for resolution to supervisor.

Completes daily activity reports, logs, or notes as necessary. Inventories stock to ensure supplies and equipment are available in adequate amounts and orders or advises the supervisor of what is needed.

Applies best practices for Infection Control instructed by their supervisor and standards of cleanliness to meet VA Environmental Service Standards when cleaning resident rooms, furniture, and equipment as well as common areas in the facility.

Applies appropriate solvents, chemicals, and disinfectants and removes contaminated waste and non-contaminated waste from buildings/facilities, and disposes of waste in a prescribed manner; adheres to health and safety requirements relevant to the work area or facility.

Disclaimer Statement : The supplemental job description lists the essential functions of the position and is not intended to include every job duty and responsibility specific to the position. An employee may be required to perform other related duties not listed on the supplemental job description provided that such duties are characteristic of that classification.

For further information please contact Lynn Hardy Supervisor, by email; lynn.m.hardy@nhvh.nh.gov or by phone (603) 527-4871 .

*TOTAL COMPENSATION INFORMATION

The State of NH total compensation package features an outstanding set of employee benefits, including:

HMO or POS Medical and Prescription Drug Benefits:

The actual value of State-paid health benefits is based on the employee's union status, and employee per pay period health benefit contributions will vary depending on the type of plan selected.

See this link for details on State-paid health benefits:

https://www.das.nh.gov/hr/benefits.aspx

Value of State's share of Employee's Retirement: 13.85% of pay

Other Benefits:

* Dental Plan at minimal cost for employees and their families ($500-$1800 value)

* Flexible Spending healthcare and childcare reimbursement accounts

*State defined benefit retirement plan and Deferred Compensation 457(b) plan

• Work/life balance flexible schedules, paid holidays and generous leave plan

• $50,000 state-paid life insurance plus additional low-cost group life insurance

• Incentive-based Wellness Program (ability to earn up to $500)

Total Compensation Statement Worksheet:

https://www.das.nh.gov/jobsearch/compensation-calculator.aspx

Want the specifics? Explore the Benefits of State Employment on our website:

https://www.das.nh.gov/hr/documents/BenefitBrochure.pdf

https://www.das.nh.gov/hr/index.aspx

EOE

TDD Access: Relay NH 1-800-735-2964