Custodial Assistant

Job Location: This position will be located at Rolla Satellite Office at 105 Fairgrounds Road, Rolla, MO.

Why you’ll love this position:

The Missouri Department of Mental Health is dedicated to the prevention, treatment, and public understanding of mental illness and developmental disabilities. By joining our team YOU can make a difference in the lives of those impacted by a mental illness or developmental disability so they can have the opportunity to pursue their dreams, live their lives to the fullest, and be a valued member of their communities. 

Role Description:

This position is responsible for the day-to-day cleaning of the Rolla Satellite Office.

Responsibilities and Expectations:

• Keeps building and property in clean and orderly condition.
• Operates power equipment: vacuum, buffer, washer, and dryer in performance of assigned duties.
• Performs the following tasks:
• Empty wastebaskets, other debris, and changes liners daily.
• Place the tied bags in a closet dumpster and properly recycles recyclables.
• Dust, mop, and wet mop tiled floors daily.
• Dust and polish furniture, file cabinets, window ledges, mirrors and other fixtures daily.
• Cleans and disinfects sinks, stools, and other fixtures daily.
• Cleans and polishes drinking fountains daily.
• Stocks restrooms and kitchen with towels, tissue and soap as needed.
• Keeps cleaning cart supplied with soap, toilet cleaner, towels and other supplies.
• Performs routine cleaning and maintenance of fleet vehicles on a routine basis.
• Waxing floors on a routine basis.
• Coordinates custodial coverage with supervisor for planned absence.
• Cleans contaminated areas using such protective clothing, devices and agents as designated. Utilize Personal Protective Equipment as needed.
• Reports any unsafe conditions and takes steps within their ability to correct.

Knowledge, skills & abilities

• Introductory knowledge of methods, materials, and equipment used in housekeeping work. Ability to understand and follow simple oral and written instructions. Ability to perform a variety of routine manual tasks requiring the exertion of physical strength in the care, cleaning, and general maintenance of a building and equipment. Reports for scheduled work shift with regular, reliable and punctual attendance.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School diploma or equivalent
• 0 to 1 year of experience (substitutions may be allowed)

Lack of post‐secondary education will not be used as the sole basis denying consideration to any applicant.

The State of Missouri offers an excellent benefits package that includes a defined pension plan, generous amounts of leave and holiday time, and eligibility for health insurance coverage. Your total compensation is more than the dollars you receive in your paycheck. To help demonstrate the value of working for the State of Missouri, we have created an interactive Total Compensation Calculator. This tool provides a comprehensive view of benefits and more that are offered to prospective employees. The Total Compensation Calculator and other applicant resources can be found here.

Upload a cover letter, resume, and three professional letters of reference. 

Complete information must be provided for your request to be considered. Documentation supporting your eligibility (transcripts, employment records, etc.) may be required at any time during the application and hiring process.

If you have any questions about this position, please email/call Human Resources at: HRmail@dmh.mo.gov

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