As a Custodial Assistant you will provide housekeeping services to ensure a safe, sanitary, comfortable and pleasing environment for all Veterans, Veteran families, visitors and staff. This position is responsible for maintaining an inventory of supplies and tools and notifying the supervisor of any resupply needs. Work may also involve performing routine maintenance on equipment.

Benefits Include:

• 3 weeks paid annual leave/year
• 3 weeks paid sick leave/year
• 13 paid holidays/year
• Retirement Plan
• Health, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance
• 6 weeks paid leave for birth or adoption

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Hourly Range: $15.00 - $15.08
Pay commensurate with experience

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• 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.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull heavy objects.
• Ability to complete duties in outdoor conditions and occasionally be exposed to wet and/or humid conditions.

Qualifications:

• 0-1 year of work experience.
• Substitutions may be allowed.

Physical Requirements:

• Physical requirements and activities include: balancing, finger dexterity, pulling, pushing, standing, climbing, grasping, stooping, crouching, crawling, kneeling, reaching, lifting, repetitive motions, and frequent washing of hands throughout working hours.
• Essential sensory and communicative activities include: feeling, seeing, speaking, hearing and smelling.

Job Description Summary:

• Follow safe work practice with handling cleaning chemicals and machinery.
• Empty trash cans and reline, remove trash from facility to dumpster. This may involve bending or stooping repeatedly or continually over time to pick up trash cans or litter.
• Clean, sanitize and deodorize rest rooms. Dust/wash sinks, showers, toilets, lighting, fixtures, windows, windowsills, etc.
• Dust, mop, scrub, wax, shampoo and spot clean carpeting and floors, utilizing wet floor signs and safe work practices. Sweep sidewalks and entrances
• Clean and dust offices. Move furniture to adequately clean and dust
• Climb ladders, stairwells, or steps to reach objects
• Walk long distances and remain in standing position for extended periods
• Operate large and small power driven machinery such as a vacuum sweeper, buffer, or other similarly sized equipment
• Wash walls and windows, which may involve lifting arms above shoulder level
• Use sanitizing agents and disinfectants in appropriate areas
• Ensure soap dispensers are kept full. Ensure paper towel dispensers and toilet paper dispensers are stocked appropriately
• Know and follow procedures for handling hazardous chemicals
• Work closely with nursing department when providing services to Veteran areas
• Ensure equipment is cared for properly. Report broken or damaged equipment to supervisor
• Follow proper infection control procedures

At the Missouri Veterans Commission we value diversity because we believe in the power of our differences. MVC strives for an inclusive work environment where equal and equitable opportunities exist for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, uniformed service member, or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.