The Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD) is currently seeking qualified candidates for the position of Housekeeper - Hourly at East Central Regional Hospital, located in Augusta, GA.

This is an hourly, part-time position with no benefits.

Job Description:

• Performs any combination of duties to maintain order, sanitation, and cleanliness in facilities.
• Maintains supplies as needed.
• This is the entry/training level of the Housekeeping job series.
• Incumbents at this level may require additional training or experience to gain full proficiency in some or all of the job responsibilities.

Job Responsibilities & Performance Standards:

• Cleans and straightens assigned areas
• Collects, sorts, launders, transports and distributes linens and uniforms
• May mend linens and assist in preventative maintenance and repair
• Observes required safety precautions in disposing of contaminated refuse
• Operates hand tools
• Participates in making, marking, altering and mending of clothing, linens, and other items

Sample Technical Competencies:

• Ability to clean assigned areas according to established procedures
• Knowledge of cleaning methods and procedures
• Knowledge of the laundry processes and equipment
• Ability to maintain and operate equipment properly
• Ability to choose and use appropriate cleaning agents

Any combination of training and experience that would have enabled the applicant to have acquired the necessary knowledge, skills and abilities

Preference will be given to those who, in addition to meeting the above qualifications, also possess the following:

• 6 month of experience as a housekeeper/janitor in a commercial, industrial or health care setting
• High school diploma

/ hour. This is an hourly position with no benefits associated.

This position is located at East Central Georgia Regional Hospital in Augusta, Georgia.

While Augusta is known worldwide for the Masters® and the coveted green jacket, you'll find that Georgia's second-oldest and second-largest city - also known as the "Garden City" of the South - is full of history, atmosphere, Southern charm, and activities to engage everyone's interest.

Discover the historic charm of the classic South with Augusta's tree-lined streets and majestic antebellum mansions. Enjoy dozens of shops and restaurants, cultural attractions and entertainment. Meander along the banks of the Savannah River as you stroll Riverwalk Augusta. Canoe the river or the adjacent Augusta Canal.

Whatever your interest, you'll find something to satisfy it in Augusta.

Please email your cover letter and resume in Microsoft Word format to: ECRHSVC@dhr.state.ga.us

To ensure proper routing/handling of your credentials, copy/paste or type the following title in the subject line of your email: Housekeeper - Hourly   If you are currently employed by DBHDD, please include "Internal Employee" in the subject line as well.

You may be subject to a Drug Screen. You may be required to submit fingerprints to check for the existence of Criminal History Record Information through the Georgia Bureau of Investigation and the Federal Bureau of Investigation. You do have the right to challenge the contents of any Criminal History that is located, should you choose to do so.

The Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities provides services to ensure the health and welfare of Georgians. As an employee of DBHDD, in the event of an identified emergency you may be required, as a term and condition of employment, to assist in meeting the emergency responsibilities of the department.