What are the responsibilities and job description for the Custodial Specialist position at The State of Kansas?
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Laid out on a 78-acre campus, Larned State Hospital (LSH) is the largest psychiatric facility in the state serving the western two-thirds of Kansas with nearly 1,000 employees and the capacity to treat more than 450 patients daily, 24-hours a day, seven days a week. LSH is accredited by The Joint Commission (TJC) and certified by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).
https://www.kdads.ks.gov/state-hospitals-and-institutions/larned-state-hospital
About the Position
Who can apply: Anyone
Classified/Unclassified Service: Unclassified
Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-Time
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Work Schedule: M-F
Eligible to Receive Benefits: Yes
Veterans' Preference Eligible: Yes
Search Keywords: Custodial
Compensation: $15.03/hour
TEMPORARY additional pay of $2.50/hour for each hour worked.
- Salary can vary depending upon education, experience, or qualifications.
Employment Benefits
Comprehensive medical, mental, dental, vision, and additional coverage
Sick & Vacation leave
Work-Life Balance programs: parental leave, military leave, jury leave, funeral leave
Paid State Holidays (designated by the Governor annually)
Fitness Centers in select locations
Employee discounts with the STAR Program
Retirement and deferred compensation programs
Visit the Employee Benefits page for more information…
Position Summary & Responsibilities
Position Summary: This position is responsible for providing a safe, clean, and healthy environment for patients/residents, staff, and visitors at Larned
State Hospital.
Job Responsibilities may include but are not limited to the following:
General Custodial Work in Indoor Spaces
Sweeping, mopping, and buffing floors
Gathering and disposing of trash
Collecting recycled materials
Dusting furniture, windowsills, walls, and fixtures
Washing windows
Vacuuming
Shampooing, extracting, or bonnet scrubbing of carpets
Refinishing floors
Cleaning light fixtures
Ordering and stocking supplies
Other related cleaning duties as assigned by supervisor
Exterior Custodial Work
Sweeping sidewalks and entryways
Washing windows and doorframes
Emptying and cleaning outdoor trash receptacles
Removal of snow and ice from sidewalks
Applies deicer or salt/sand mixture to sidewalks
Collection of hazardous waste for pick-up by the State-certified recovery system
Other
Ordering and stocking supplies
Reporting maintenance issues to the Engineering Department
Maintaining equipment in clean and working order
Testing of eyewash stations as assigned by supervisor
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications: Prefer six months’ experience in building, institutional, or hospital custodial work.
Post-Offer, Pre-employment Requirements: Ability to pass a KBI background
Recruiter Contact Information
Name: Mitchell Smith
Email: mitchell.smith@ks.gov
Phone: 620.285.4383
Mailing Address: 1301 KS Hwy 264, Larned, KS 67550
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DD214 (if you are claiming Veteran’s Preference)
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How to Claim Veterans Preference
Veterans' Preference Eligible (VPE): Former military personnel or their spouse that have been verified as a "veteran"; under K.S.A. 73-201 will receive an interview if they meet the minimum competency factors of the position. The veterans' preference laws do not guarantee the veteran a job. Positions are filled with the best qualified candidate as determine by the hiring manager.
Learn more about claiming Veteran’s Preference
How to Claim Disability Hiring Preference
Applicants that have physical, cognitive and/or mental disabilities may claim an employment preference when applying for positions. If they are qualified to meet the performance standards of the position, with or without a reasonable accommodation, they will receive an interview for the position. The preference does not guarantee an applicant the job, as positions are filled with the best qualified candidate as determined by the hiring manager.
Learn more about claiming Disability Hiring Preference
PLEASE NOTE: The documentation verifying a person's eligibility for use of this preference should not be sent along with other application materials to the hiring agency but should be sent directly to OPS. These documents should be sent either by fax to (785)296-7712, scanned and emailed to Gustavo.Victoriano@ks.gov, or can be mailed/delivered in person to:
ATTN: Disability Hiring Preference Coordinator
Office of Personnel Services
Landon State Office Building
900 SW Jackson, Rm 401
Topeka, KS 66612
Equal Employment Opportunity
The State of Kansas is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion as essential elements that create and foster a welcoming workplace. All qualified persons will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, political affiliation, disability or any other factor unrelated to the essential functions of the job.
If you wish to identify yourself as a qualified person with a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act and would like to request an accommodation, please address the request to the agency recruiter.
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