Housekeeper

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Tulsa Health Department is actively seeking dedicated individuals passionate about making a positive impact on their community. Join us in improving the health and overall well-being of every resident in Tulsa County.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Primarily responsible for cleaning and minor maintenance at all Health Department sites as needed and required.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:
The following functions represent the majority of the duties performed by the position but is not meant to be all-inclusive or prevent other duties from being assigned when necessary.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Performs sweeping, mopping, stripping, waxing and vacuuming duties on building floors.
• Performs general preventative maintenance and corrective repair of the building to maintain attractive and safe buildings and grounds.
• Maintains cleanliness of lavatories, examination rooms and washrooms.
• Maintains and refills paper towel and soap dispensers in washrooms, examination rooms and other lavatory areas.
• Monitors and maintains cleanliness of buildings and grounds, utilizing proper safety procedures to handle and dispose of potentially hazardous chemical and biological materials and wastes.
• Assists in moving equipment and furniture as requested.
• Maintains lighting/air conditioning filters, ceiling vents, etc.
• When necessary, assists with snow and ice removal.
• Completes required training in support of duties and responsibilities of this position.
• Other duties as assigned including those required to fulfill activities in support of public health emergency operations.

QUALIFICATIONS/SPECIFICATIONS:
Education: High school diploma or equivalent required.
Experience: One or more years of experience in janitorial or related work required. Previous experience maintaining floors (stripping, waxing, etc.) preferred.
Licenses: Must possess a valid Oklahoma driver’s license.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

• Knowledge of what constitutes hazardous chemical and biological materials and wastes and safety procedures needed to safely handle such materials.
• Must possess the ability to drive at night.

INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL WORKING RELATIONSHIPS:
Internal contact with all personnel regarding maintenance requests and shipments.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY/ACCOUNTABILITY:
Direct Supervision: None.
Indirect Supervision: None.
Budget/Money/Material: Responsible for assigned equipment.
Reports to: Sr. Maintenance Technician

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must maintain THD record confidentiality according to HIPAA regulations.
• Must possess ability and willingness to perform work-related travel and operate a vehicle in all types of conditions.
• Occasional overtime may be required.

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Benefits:

We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability, holidays, and paid time off.

Part-time employees who work an average of 20 hours per week over the course of a year, receive benefits on a pro-rated basis.

See below for more details or visit our benefit page Benefits | Tulsa Health Department (tulsa-health.org):

• Competitive Salary
• Paid Holidays (typically 13 days per calendar year + 2 floating holidays)
• Paid Time Off (PTO) 20 hours per month
• Cost of Living Adjustments (COLAs)
• Retirement Pension Fund with a 5-year vesting period. (THD contributes 15.2% while the employee contributes 3.5% of monthly salary)
• Investment Benefits (e.g., 401A Employer/Employee Matching Fund (max. $150 per month), 457 Deferred Compensation Plan).
• Extended Sick Leave (ESL)
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Group Life Insurance and Supplemental Life Insurance
• Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
• Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Critical Illness Care Plan including Cancer*
• Accident Plan
• Hospitalization Plan
• Supplemental and Whole Life Plans
• Legal and Identity Theft Protection Plans
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness
• Post Employment Health Plan (PEHP) - employer contributes 1% of the employee’s salary per year and unused employee sick leave is transferred to PEHP account upon retirement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Working 4 Balance - Workplace Wellness Program
• Promotional Opportunities
• Flex Plan
• Tulsa Municipal Employees Federal Credit Union
• THD employment qualifies for nursing education loan repayment through the NURSE Corps Loan Repayment Program.