Important Recruitment Information for this vacancy
Job Posting closes: Open Until Filled
Agency Information: Kansas Office of Veterans Services
Kansas Veterans’ Home
1220 WWII Memorial Drive
Winfield, KS 67156
www.kovs.ks.gov
About the Position
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Who can apply: Internal and External Candidates who meet the minimum requirements
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Classified/Unclassified Service: Unclassified
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Full-Time/Part-Time: Part-Time
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Regular/Temporary: Regular
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Work Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
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Eligible to Receive Benefits: Yes
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Veterans' Preference Eligible: No
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Search Keywords: KOVS, KVH, Nursing, Custodial, Housekeeping
Compensation: $16.17 hourly
- Salary can vary depending upon education, experience, or qualifications. Pay Range is equal to the Classified Pay Range of Grade 17.
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)
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 serves as a team member in the Housekeeping department to ensure a clean, sanitary, and safe facility for residents and staff.
Job Responsibilities may include but are not limited to the following:
- Clean and disinfect offices and public areas
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Clean and disinfect resident neighborhoods, as assigned
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Clean and disinfect restrooms
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Sort and distribute clean laundry/linen
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Ensure resident clothing is marked and inventory is accurate
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Sweep and mop floors; strip, wax, and polish floors; Operate scrubbing and polishing machines
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Operate vacuum cleaner
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Empty trash cans
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Clean drinking fountains, walls, windows, and all surfaces
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Maintain supplies
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Contact the recruiter listed below for a full position description. Duties may vary based on location of assignment with the home.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
- Be free from conviction of a criminal offense that prevents employment with the Kansas Veterans' Home.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Six (6) months of professional experience in custodial work
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Experience stripping and waxing floors
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Willingness to learn various machines in the custodial department (Burnisher, Auto Scrubber, Side-by-sides, Buffers)
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Positive attitude and a desire to work well with others
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Self-motivated in the workplace
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Positive work history
Post-Offer, Pre-employment Requirements:
- Must take and pass a drug screening within 24 hours of being offered the position.
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Obtain a Kansas Tax Clearance Certificate (Request yours here.)
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Pass a criminal background screening.
Recruiter Contact Information
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Name: Shelley Fisher
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Email: [email protected]
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Phone: 620/705-6222
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Mailing Address: 1220 WWII Memorial Drive, Winfield, KS 67156
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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 [email protected], 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.
