Environmental Services Technician (Housekeeper) - Cherry Hospital (Evergreen)

Agency Division Job Classification Title Housekeeper (S) Position Number Grade NC01 About Us North Carolina State Government is one of the state’s largest employers, with over 76,000 employees all working toward a common goal: a safer and stronger North Carolina. We are a large organization comprised of various agencies, offices, and universities, each providing important public services. Eligible state employees are entitled to comprehensive benefits, including a variety of leave options, professional development opportunities, insurance, and more. To learn more about the benefits of being a North Carolina state employee, visit the N.C. Office of State Human Resources' website . Permanent, temporary, and time-limited state government jobs can be found from the mountains to the coast. Find your next opportunity today! Description of Work Work in this class involves the cleaning and minor maintenance of an assigned area. Positions perform a variety of duties in the care and cleaning of State facilities. Duties may include physically strenuous activities such as moving furniture, operating heavy cleaning equipment, and delivering large quantities of housekeeping supplies. Work is performed under close supervision, guided by a daily schedule for general assignments and specific instructions for special assignments. Work is reviewed through inspections and frequent consultation with supervisory personnel. Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences The Housekeeping position is responsible for a variety of duties in the care and cleaning of patient’s bedrooms, bathrooms, classrooms, dayrooms and other State buildings.  Duties may include physically strenuous activities such as moving furniture, operating heavy cleaning equipment and delivering large quantities of housekeeping supplies.  Work is performed under close supervision, guided by a daily schedule for general assignments.  Work is reviewed through inspections and frequent consultation with supervisory personnel.  Examples of duties performed are:  clean showers, commodes, and lavatories daily; wash beds, bedside tables and other furniture as needed; wash windows, screens and blinds; wash walls; push heavy carts of laundry to the central linen room; move heavy furniture from wall and clean behind furniture; collect and remove trash. *The work schedule will be 7:00 am – 4:00 pm and/or 1:00 pm – 9:30 pm and/or 10:00 pm - 6:30 am and weekends and holidays as assigned. Job Description:  (KSA/Management Preferences) Salary Range: $31,200 - $48,810 Candidates now meet the minimum qualifications of a position if they meet the minimum education and experience listed on the vacancy announcement. The Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)/ Management Preferences are not required. Applicants who possess the following skills are preferred: General knowledge of cleaning procedures.   Must be able to read, write and follow oral and written instructions. Must be able to visually inspect work area to ensure it has been cleaned.   Physical requirements: Walking, standing for long periods of time, bending, stooping and lifting up to 50 This Position Is Designated as Mandatory and Must Report or Stay Over During Adverse Weather Events. About the Facility: Cherry Hospital is a State-of-the-Art Psychiatric hospital located in Goldsboro, North Carolina. Cherry Hospital serves the 38 most eastern counties of North Carolina with a mission to serve those with the greatest need and the fewest resources. We strive to create a healing environment in which every team member has opportunity to positively impact the lives of those around them and the individuals we serve. Learn more about our facility at https://www.ncdhhs.gov/divisions/state-operated-healthcare-facilities/facilities/state-psychiatric-hospitals. In addition to a very competitive salary, this opportunity offers an excellent benefits package, loan repayment opportunities, employment stability and rewarding professional opportunities. Supplemental Contact Information: DHHS uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act with the most qualified individuals. Hiring salary will be based on relevant qualifications, internal equity, and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position. Positions in the Division of State Operated Healthcare Facilities shall be subject to pre- employment drug testing and criminal record background checks. Also, the use of tobacco products of any kind including vapor products are prohibited from our campuses. All employees are required to adhere to the facility's Vaccination Policy. Application Process Be sure to complete the application in its entirety. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing this application. · Information should be provided in the appropriate areas, to include the following: Education, including high school and all degrees obtained, Work Experience, and Certificates & Licenses. It is critical to our screening and salary determination process that applications contain comprehensive candidate information. · Answers to Supplemental Questions are not a substitute for providing all relevant information within the body of your application. To receive credit for the supplemental questions, you must provide supporting information within the "Work Experience" section of the application, to support your answers. . Applications must be submitted by 11:59 PM on the closing date. · Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application over the phone. To check the status of your application, please log in to your account. Upon the closing date, applications are "Under Review" and will be screened by Human Resources for the qualified applicants. The hiring process may take several weeks. · Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited in