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DSHS WSH Gage Center Custodian 1

If you are self-driven and detail oriented consider this exciting opportunity. Western State Hospital (WSH) Gage Center has an opportunity for you to join an important team that upholds the high standards expected of a large facility that provides evaluation and inpatient treatment for individuals with serious or long-term mental illness. A successful applicant will effectively maintain a clean facility by performing a variety of custodial duties and demonstrating a positive, guest-friendly attitude.

Pierce County employees are eligible to receive an Orca Card for transportation needs. Evening and Night shifts include a shift differential in addition to the standard compensation rate.

Some of what you'll do:

• Daily care of floors to include; sweeping, wet/dry mopping, buffing, scrubbing, stripping, sealing, waxing, and disinfecting
• Daily care of all restrooms and bathing facilities, disinfecting and sanitizing of all toilets, urinals, sinks, tubs, and showers
• Clean and disinfect all furniture including beds, nightstands, lockers, chairs, tables, and desks
• Clean and maintain all custodial equipment, mop buckets, and buffers
• Keep storage closets properly stocked with supplies
• Perform safety checks of areas and report hazards

Qualifications:

• Ability to lift to 25lbs on a regular basis, as well as 45lbs occasionally
• Communicate effectively with team members and staff
• Basic computer experience including email and internet
• Use professional judgment to carry out all assigned responsibilities
• Be able to work independently and as a member of a team
• Must have the ability to stand and move around for long periods of time to accomplish duties

Want to know more about what it is like to work at Western State Hospital? Click on a video to hear what our staff has to say.

How to apply:

• Current Resume

Our Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) mission to Transform Lives requires that we come together with a sense of belonging, common purpose, shared values, and meaningful work. It is crucial to our agency’s mission that you bring equity, anti-racism, and social justice commitment to your work with DSHS. We strive to create greater access and affirming representation of the communities we serve, including Black, Indigenous, and People of Color, people with physical, behavioral health, and intellectual disabilities, elders, LGBTQIA+ individuals, immigrants and refugees, and families building financial security.

Questions about this opportunity? Please contact Recruiter, Morgan Daggi at morgan.daggi@dshs.wa.gov and reference job number 06313.

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Supplemental Information

Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal record history may be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant’s suitability and competence to perform in the job. This announcement may be used to fill multiple vacancies. Employees driving on state business must have a valid driver's license. Employees driving a privately owned vehicle on state business must have liability insurance on the privately owned vehicle.

Washington State Department of Social and Health Services is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in any area of employment, its programs or services on the basis of age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity/expression, marital status, race, creed, color, national origin, religion or beliefs, political affiliation, military status, honorably discharged veteran, Vietnam Era, recently separated or other protected veteran status, the presence of any sensory, mental, physical disability or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability, equal pay or genetic information. Persons requiring accommodation in the application process or this job announcement in an alternative format may contact the Recruiter at (360) 725-5810. Applicants who are deaf or hard of hearing may call through Washington Relay Service by dialing 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6384.

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