Custodial Worker

Recruitment #011217-MCAB01-350100

Summary Statement

The incumbents in this position will be cleaning and maintaining interiors and furnishings in institutional living quarters/wards, state clinics or related state facilities according to sanitary standards.

Essential Functions

Essential functions are fundamental, core functions common to all positions in the class series and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties for any one position in the class. Since class specifications are descriptive and not restrictive, incumbents can complete job duties of similar kind not specifically listed here.
  • Cleans walls, floors, carpets and other interior building components by mopping, scrubbing, waxing and shampooing or vacuuming.
     
  • Dusts and polishes furniture and fixtures; washes windows.
     
  • Empties and cleans wastebaskets, garbage containers and ashtrays. Transports trash to disposal area.
     
  • Disinfects bathrooms, kitchens and kitchen appliances, patient/clinic rooms, examination rooms; replenishes soap and paper supplies; changes bed linens.
     
  • Moves and arranges furniture; hangs drapes and window shades.
     
  • Operates a variety of custodial equipment such as wet/dry mops and vacuums, scrubbers, carpet shampooers and buffers. 
     
  • Uses items such as brooms, ladders, brushes, and mixtures of water/chemical solutions.
     
  • May sweep sidewalks and patios, shovel snow and pick up trash.

Conditions of Hire

Pre-employment Drug Testing:  Upon a conditional offer, you must undergo pre-employment drug testing as part of the hiring process.

Criminal background check:  A satisfactory criminal background check is required as a condition of hire.  The recruiting agency may require the applicant to pay for the criminal background check as part of the conditional offer of hire.

Union:  As a condition of accepting employment, the person selected for this position shall join and pay dues to the labor organization or may, instead not join but pay a service fee no greater than the dues.  The labor organization has been elected by employees as their representative for collective bargaining and other work related purposes.

Benefits

To learn more about the comprehensive benefit package please visit our website at http://ben.omb.delaware.gov/

Selection Process

The application is evaluated based upon a rating of training and experience.

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Accommodations

Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities in all phases of the application and employment process.  To request an auxiliary aid or service please call (302) 739-5458. TDD users should call the Delaware Relay Service Number 1-800-232-5460 for assistance.  The State of Delaware – An Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.