Housekeeper (Custodian) - King, United States - Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs
2 weeks ago
Description
Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs
Making a difference in the lives of Wisconsin veterans
The Wisconsin Veterans Home in King (WVHK) is seeking multiple full-time Custodians to join our housekeeping team.
The Home is a 24/7/365 long-term care facility that specializes in providing comfort, support, and professional healthcare services to elderly or disabled veterans and their spouses.
The facility is on the picturesque shoreline of the Chain O'Lakes, off Highway 10 between Stevens Point and Appleton. Come join our dedicated teamSign-On Bonus of $2000 for eligible new hires who agree to remain in the position for one year.
WDVA employees have access to an excellent comprehensive benefit and compensation package that includes:
- Substantial leave time including 9 paid holidays and ample accrued sick time that rolls over each year
- Excellent and affordable health, vision, and dental benefits
- An exceptional pension plan with employer match and lifetime retirement payment, plus an optional tax advantaged 457 retirement savings plan
This agency is committed to serving Wisconsin's veteran population. Our rewarding positions offer the satisfaction of serving those who have served us all.
The state of Wisconsin is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer seeking a diverse and talented workforce.
Position Summary
Join the Housekeeping team that maintains clean and enjoyable living and recreation areas for Wisconsin veterans
Custodians at WVHK are responsible for performing a variety of cleaning and sanitizing tasks in occupied and unoccupied patient rooms, common areas and offices, to maintain a homelike environment for the residents of our facility.
Duties include but are not limited to cleaning toilets, showers, and furniture; floor care; operating automatic cleaning equipment such as scrubbers, sweepers, and carpet cleaning machines; shoveling snow; and replacing light bulbs.
Salary Information
Starting wage is $15.86 per hour, with additional compensation for nights, weekends, holidays and overtime, plus an attractive employee benefits package.
Sign-on bonus of $2000 for eligible new hires. The first $1000 will be paid in the employee's first paycheck and the second $1000 will be paid when the employee attains permanent status.
Custodian is in pay schedule-pay range For current State employees, pay on hire will be set following the Wisconsin Compensation Plan.
Job Details
Custodians at WVHK work a standard 8-hour shift Monday through Friday between the hours of 6:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m., plus rotating weekends. The job requires availability to work scheduled hours as needed, which may include holidays and overtime.
Job duties require climbing, reaching and bending; performing sustained physical activity; performing heavy work, including occasionally exerting more than 100 pounds of force; operating loud, shaking and/or vibrating equipment; and working on ladders and/or scaffolding.
Due to the nature of the positions, WDVA will conduct a criminal background check prior to an offer of employment.
Employees at this healthcare facility are required to report their COVID-19 vaccination status, whether vaccinated or not, and provide supporting documentation if vaccinated.
A 12-month probationary period may be required.
Qualifications
In their resume,
mínimally qualified applicants will provide details about their experience performing paid or unpaid work.
Additional required and preferred experience that will be assessed later in the selection process are:
- cleaning and using cleaning products; and
- working cooperatively and communicating with others; and
- following safety procedures and using personal protective equipment, including when using chemical agents; and/or
- performing custodial tasks and using custodial equipment and tools; and/or
- following sanitizing procedures and using chemical sanitizing agents; and/or
- problem solving
How To Apply
Veterans with a 30%-or-greater service-related disability are eligible for consideration for non-competitive appointment to a permanent position in classified civil service under s , WI Stats.
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