Custodial Assistant (CW I) -Environmental Services

Job Description

Job Location:
This position will be located at 1000 E. 24th Kansas City, MO 64108.
Why you’ll love this position:
The Missouri Department of Mental Health is dedicated to the prevention, treatment, and public understanding of mental illness and developmental disabilities.
By joining our team, YOU can make a difference in the lives of those impacted by a mental illness or developmental disability, so they have the opportunity to pursue their dreams, live their lives to the fullest, and be a valued member of their communities

This is entry-level custodial work.
What you’ll do:
Job Duties
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Dusts and cleans offices, wards, resident areas, and/or state park facilities; exercises care to assure that materials are not defaced, damaged, or destroyed.
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Cleans restrooms and fixtures; replenishes supplies.
Cleans dust and dirt from ceilings, walls, pipes, fixtures, floors, and windows.
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Strips, cleans, waxes, and polishes floors.
Operates various powered equipment in the performance of assigned duties.
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Cleans contaminated areas using protective clothing, devices, and agents.
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Performs food service duties in conjunction with housekeeping tasks, when assigned to a dietary department.
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Operates passenger and freight elevators.
Performs simple, non-skilled maintenance to area and equipment.
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Receives specific instructions and close supervision in the performance of responsibilities; work is subject to close inspection during progress or upon completion.
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Performs other related work as assigned.
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Demonstrates regular and predictable attendance; arrive to work on time, returns from lunch on time and minimizes unscheduled absences.

Minimum Qualifications
Applicants must meet
one
of the following eligibility requirements:
(Completion of the tenth grade.
OR
One or more years of work experience or self-employment.
Only regular non-probationary employees are eligible to bid.
(Internal candidates only)
No disciplinary actions within the last twelve (12) months.
(Internal candidates only)
Key Skills
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Introductory knowledge of methods, materials, and equipment used in housekeeping work.
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Ability to understand and follow simple instructions.
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Ability to perform a variety of routine manual tasks requiring the exertion of physical strength in the care, cleaning, and general maintenance of a building and equipment.
Lack of post‐secondary education will not be used as the sole basis denying consideration to any applicant.

The State of Missouri offers an excellent benefits package that includes a defined pension plan, generous amounts of leave and holiday time, and eligibility for health insurance coverage. Your total compensation is more than the dollars you receive in your paycheck. To help demonstrate the value of working for the State of Missouri, we have created an interactive Total Compensation Calculator. This tool provides a comprehensive view of benefits and more that are offered to prospective employees. The Total Compensation Calculator and other applicant resources can be found
here
.

If you have questions about this position, please contact:
Human Resources (816) 512-7404.

Minimum Qualifications

Applicants must meet one of the following eligibility requirements: (Completion of the tenth grade.