Custodial Worker - State of Delaware (2024)

Make a Difference with DHSS

Our mission at the Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS) is to improve the quality of life of Delaware citizens by promoting health and well-being, fostering self-sufficiency, and protecting vulnerable populations. We prioritize personal and family independence by assisting individuals and families in a variety of life areas.

We offer numerous career opportunities and are dedicated to attracting and retaining highly talented individuals who are ready to make a difference in their community today. DHSS is a great place to kick-start your profession.

For more information, please visit https://dhss.delaware.gov/dhss/ today!

Essential functions are fundamental, core functions common to all positions in the class series and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties for any one position in the class.Since class specifications are descriptive and not restrictive, incumbents can complete job duties of similar kind not specifically listed here.

• Cleans walls, floors, carpets and other interior building components by mopping, scrubbing, waxing and shampooing or vacuuming.
• Dusts and polishes furniture and fixtures; washes windows.
• Empties and cleans wastebaskets, garbage containers and ashtrays.Transports trash to disposal area.
• Disinfects bathrooms, kitchens and kitchen appliances, patient/clinic rooms, examination rooms; replenishes soap and paper supplies; changes bed linens.
• Moves and arranges furniture; hangs drapes and window shades.
• Operates a variety of custodial equipment such as wet/dry mops and vacuums, scrubbers, carpet shampooers and buffers.
• Uses items such as brooms, ladders, brushes, and mixtures of water/chemical solutions.
• May sweep sidewalks and patios, shovel snow and pick up trash.

Pre-employment Drug Testing:Upon a conditional offer, you must undergo pre-employment drug testingas part of the hiring process.

Criminal background check:A satisfactory criminal background check is required as a condition ofhire. The recruiting agency may requirethe applicant to pay for the criminal background check as part of theconditional offer of hire.

This position is a classification organized under anexclusive bargaining representative (labor organization) that has been electedby employees as their representative for collective bargaining and otherapplicable terms and conditions of employment, in accordance with Title 29,Chapter 59 and Title 19, Chapter 13 and 16.This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement based onits individual terms.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the UnitedStates. The State of Delaware participates in E-Verify and will provide thefederal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you areauthorized to work in the U.S. For more information refer to our Job SeekerResources.

DHSS does not provide employment-based sponsorship.

Upon a conditional offer, the applicant must undergo a pre-employment base line two step tuberculin skin test (TST) as part of the hiring process.

To learn more about the comprehensive benefit package please visit our website at https://dhr.delaware.gov/benefits/

The application andresumeare evaluated based upon a rating of your education, training and experience as they relate to the job requirements of the position. It is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application and resume to include dates of employment, job title and job duties. For education and training, list name of educational provider, training course titles and summary of course content. Narrative information supplied in response to the questions must be supported by the information supplied on the application including your employment, education and training history as it relates to the job requirements.

Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities in all phases of the application and employment process. To request an auxiliary aid or service please call (302) 739-5458. TDD users should call the Delaware Relay Service Number 1-800-232-5460 for assistance.

The State of Delaware is an Equal Opportunity employer and values a diverse workforce. We strongly encourage and seek out a workforce representative of Delaware including race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression.