State of New Hampshire Job Posting
New Hampshire Veterans Home
139 Winter St, Tilton, NH 03276
BUILDING CLEANING WORKER I-II
Position #41701
$14.40 - $20.80 hourly
The New Hampshire Veterans Home has a full-time, 1st shift vacancy for a Building Cleaning Worker I-II.
Proposed schedule includes:
6:00am - 2:30pm shifts
Some weekends (additional $2.00/hour)
Some holidays
Make a difference in a Veteran’s life!
Build a career and a life in the beautiful Lakes Region.
Be part of a team committed to providing the best quality of life for NH Veterans with dignity, honor and respect. Learn more about the NH Veterans Home on our website: Welcome | New Hampshire Veterans Home (nh.gov) and view our Facebook page to see the NHVH team working together.
The Veterans Home is a NH State Agency providing a total compensation package for full time employees. See information at the bottom of this posting for details.
Summary:
Building Cleaning Workers I
To perform independent cleaning, custodial or janitorial duties associated with
the care, cleaning, and maintenance of multiple buildings/facilities for the
State of New Hampshire Veterans Home; may include assignment to multiple units,
areas, locations.
Building Cleaning Workers II
To serve as a team or crew lead, and/or shift point person
and to independently provide a full range of cleaning, custodial or janitorial
duties associated with the care, cleaning, and maintenance of one or multiple
state facilities, buildings, grounds, or institutions; may include assignment
to multiple units, areas, locations, or districts.
YOUR EXPERIENCE COUNTS: Each additional year of approved formal education may be substituted for one year of required work experience and/or each additional year of approved work experience may be substituted for one year of required formal education.
Other information:
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education/Experience: 8th grade education
License/Certification: None
Other Requirements: None
Trainee Option: Not applicable
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Knowledge of the methods and practices of cleaning services in a large complex, health facility, or building
- Knowledge of the principles and processes for providing customer and personal services
- Knowledge of quality standards for health, environment and safety
- Ability to read and write and to prepare both written and oral reports
- Ability to listen and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences
- Ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according to a specific rule or set of rules (e.g., patterns of numbers, letters, words, pictures, mathematical operations)
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships
- Ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong
- Must be willing to maintain appearance appropriate to assigned duties and responsibilities as determined by the agency appointing authority
AFTER-HIRE REQUIREMENTS: None
CAREER ADVANCEMENT OPPORTUNITIES:
In-Band Advancement Available: Yes No
Criteria:
Broad Group Level Advancement Available: Yes No
Criteria:
37201001BGA01 (Level 1 to Level 2)
For promotion from the 37-2010 Building Cleaning Workers-1 job title to the 37-2010 Building Cleaning Workers-2 job title as a Building Cleaning Worker, the eligibility requirements in Personnel Rule 303.08 Broad Group Level Advancement must be satisfied, as well as the following criteria:
1. Must have completed at least six months (full-time) or one year (part-time) of employment as a Building Cleaning Workers I
2. Must receive a satisfactory performance evaluation
3. Must be approved for promotion at the discretion of agency management to satisfy organizational/business needs
4. Must receive a recommendation for promotion to Building Cleaning Workers II by the immediate supervisor
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education/Experience: High school diploma or equivalent credential
License/Certification: None
Other Requirements: None
Trainee Option: Not applicable
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Knowledge of the methods and practices of cleaning services in a large complex, health facility, or building
- Knowledge of the principles and processes for providing customer and personal services
- Knowledge of quality standards for health, environment and safety
- Ability to read and write and to prepare both written and oral reports
- Ability to listen and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences
- Ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according to a specific rule or set of rules (e.g., patterns of numbers, letters, words, pictures, mathematical operations)
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships
- Ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong
- Must be willing to maintain appearance appropriate to assigned duties and responsibilities as determined by the agency appointing authority
AFTER-HIRE REQUIREMENTS: None
CAREER ADVANCEMENT OPPORTUNITIES:
In-Band Advancement Available: Yes No
Broad Group Level Advancement Available: Yes No
DISCLAIMERS:
The supplemental job description lists the essential functions of the position and is not intended to include every job duty and responsibility specific to the position. An employee may be required to perform other related duties not listed on the supplemental job description provided that such duties are characteristic of that job title.
When applicable, the work of an employee in trainee status in this position shall be overseen by a fully qualified individual. An employee in trainee status shall meet the minimum qualifications within the period of time specified on the SJD, not to exceed one year of being hired into this position.
Responsibilities:
Building Cleaning Workers I
Performs light to heavy physical all-inclusive housekeeping, floor care, and custodial
activities that require considerable use of arms and legs and whole body
movement, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, or handling
equipment and materials to perform cleaning duties, such as dusting, vacuuming,
stripping/buffing/waxing/polishing floors, shampooing rugs, washing walls, and
glass, and disinfecting.
Removes snow, debris, or garbage from grounds/walkways; salts and sands when needed.
Moves furniture, equipment, and resident belongings, as necessary, to
facilitate resident moves, new admissions, and discharges and/or floor care, to
include packing, inventories, and storing of such belongings securely in
designated areas adhering to written procedures.
Uses mechanical equipment to perform housekeeping and/or floor care duties, which
may include complex machinery such as disinfectant robot, floor care equipment,
or wheelchair washer machine. Performs
condition checks of cleaning tools/equipment and replaces or requests repairs
as needed; observes operation of building or facility's mechanical, safety, or
environmental systems and notifies supervisor or team lead of any issues or
concerns. Follows written procedures on
the operation and troubleshooting of equipment and machinery and/or minor
repairs to equipment.
Applies best practices for Infection Control instructed by their supervisor and
standards of cleanliness to meet VA Environmental Service Standards when
cleaning resident rooms, furniture, and equipment as well as common areas in
the facility.
Applies appropriate solvents, chemicals, and disinfectants; removes contaminated and
non-contaminated waste from buildings/facilities; disposes of waste in a
prescribed manner; adheres to Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) health and
safety requirements relevant to the work area or facility.
Stocks supplies and advises the team lead or supervisor when inventory is low or if
supplies are needed.
Collaborates with and assists other disciplines to provide a clean, safe environment for
residents.
Building Cleaning Workers II
Leads and mentors individuals or crews and ensures that cleaning, shift details, and
projects are completed on schedule in the area(s) of responsibility; inspects
and reviews the work of team members to ensure quality and that health and
safety standards are being followed. Recommends personnel actions or changes to
standard operational procedures to supervisor.
Performs light to heavy physical all inclusive housekeeping, floor care and custodial
activities that require considerable use of arms and legs and whole body
movement, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, or handling
equipment and materials to perform cleaning duties, such as dusting, vacuuming,
stripping/buffing/waxing polishing floors, shampooing rugs, washing walls and
glass, and disinfecting.
Removes snow, debris, or garbage from grounds/walkways; salts and sands when
needed. Moves furniture, equipment, and
resident belongings, as necessary, to facilitate resident moves, new
admissions, and discharges and/or floor care, to include packing, inventories,
and storing of such belongings securely in designated areas adhering to written
procedures.
Interacts with building or facility employees, residents, patients, or contractors.
Investigates complaints about cleanliness, service, or equipment issues and
takes corrective actions on-site. Responds to immediate safety and/or
maintenance concerns; refers escalated issues for resolution to supervisor.
Completes daily activity reports, logs, or notes as necessary. Inventories stock to
ensure supplies and equipment are available in adequate amounts and orders or
advises the supervisor of what is needed.
Applies best practices for Infection Control instructed by their supervisor and
standards of cleanliness to meet VA Environmental Service Standards when
cleaning resident rooms, furniture, and equipment as well as common areas in
the facility.
Applies appropriate solvents, chemicals, and disinfectants and removes contaminated
waste and non-contaminated waste from buildings/facilities, and disposes of
waste in a prescribed manner; adheres to health and safety requirements
relevant to the work area or facility.
For further information please contact Lynn Hardy, Building Cleaning Supervisor, at [email protected] or (603) 527-4871.
*TOTAL COMPENSATION INFORMATION
The State of NH total compensation package features an outstanding set of employee benefits, including:
HMO or POS Medical and Prescription Drug Benefits:
The actual value of State-paid health benefits and the amount of employee health benefit contributions may vary depending on the type of plan selected and the bargaining unit with which a position is associated.
See this link for details on State-paid health benefits:
https://www.das.nh.gov/hr/benefits.aspx
Value of State's share of Employee's Retirement: 12.87% of pay
Other Benefits:
- Dental Plan at minimal cost for employees and their families ($500-$1800 value)
- Flexible Spending healthcare and childcare reimbursement accounts
- State defined benefit retirement plan and Deferred Compensation 457(b) plan
- Work/life balance flexible schedules, paid holidays and generous leave plan
- $50,000 state-paid life insurance plus additional low-cost group life insurance
- Incentive-based Wellness Program (ability to earn up to $500)
Total Compensation Statement Worksheet:
https://www.das.nh.gov/jobsearch/compensation-calculator.aspx
Want the specifics? Explore the Benefits of State Employment on our website:
https://www.das.nh.gov/hr/documents/BenefitBrochure.pdf
https://www.das.nh.gov/hr/index.aspx
EOE
TDD Access: Relay NH 1-800-735-2964
