Housekeeper
Tulsa Health Department
Summary
Primarily responsible for cleaning and minor maintenance at all Health Department sites as needed and required.
Job description
Position Summary
Primarily responsible for cleaning and minor maintenance at all Health Department sites as needed and required.
Essential Job Functions
- Performs sweeping, mopping, stripping, waxing and vacuuming duties on building floors.
- Performs general preventative maintenance and corrective repair of the building to maintain attractive and safe buildings and grounds.
- Maintains cleanliness of lavatories, examination rooms and washrooms.
- Maintains and refills paper towel and soap dispensers in washrooms, examination rooms and other lavatory areas.
- Monitors and maintains cleanliness of buildings and grounds, utilizing proper safety procedures to handle and dispose of potentially hazardous chemical and biological materials and wastes.
- Assists in moving equipment and furniture as requested.
- Maintains lighting/air conditioning filters, ceiling vents, etc.
- When necessary, assists with snow and ice removal.
- Completes required training in support of duties and responsibilities of this position.
- Other duties as assigned including those required to fulfill activities in support of public health emergency operations.
Qualifications
Education: High school diploma or equivalent required. Experience: One or more years of experience in janitorial or related work required. Previous experience maintaining floors (stripping, waxing, etc.) preferred. Licenses: Must possess a valid Oklahoma driver's license.
Knowledge and Skills
- Knowledge of what constitutes hazardous chemical and biological materials and wastes and safety procedures needed to safely handle such materials.
- Must possess the ability to drive at night.
Special Requirements
- Must maintain THD record confidentiality according to HIPAA regulations.
- Must possess ability and willingness to perform work-related travel and operate a vehicle in all types of conditions.
- Occasional overtime may be required.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- One or more years of experience in janitorial or related work required
- Must possess a valid Oklahoma driver's license
- Knowledge of hazardous chemical and biological materials and safety procedures
- Ability to drive at night
- Ability to perform work-related travel and operate a vehicle in all types of conditions
- Must maintain THD record confidentiality according to HIPAA regulations
Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Retirement Pension Fund
- Deferred Compensation Plans
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Life Insurance
- Long-Term Disability
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Time Off
- Cost of Living Adjustments
- 401A Matching Fund
- 457 Deferred Compensation Plan
- Extended Sick Leave
- Short-Term Disability Insurance
- Critical Illness Care Plan
- Accident Plan
- Hospitalization Plan
- Legal & Identity Theft Protection
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness
- Post Employment Health Plan
- Employee Assistance Program
- Workplace Wellness Program
- Promotional Opportunities
- Flex Plan
- Credit Union
Company overview
The Tulsa Health Department (THD) is the primary public health agency serving over 675,000 residents across Tulsa County, Oklahoma, including 13 municipalities and four unincorporated areas. Established in 1950, THD operates as one of two autonomous local health departments in Oklahoma with statutory public health jurisdiction throughout Tulsa County and the City of Tulsa. The department provides comprehensive public health services including immunizations and vaccines, STD and TB testing, family health services, environmental health inspections, food safety permits, and vital records management. THD operates nine locations across the county and maintains a mobile clinic to increase healthcare accessibility. The agency was among the first health departments in the United States to receive national accreditation through the Public Health Accreditation Board, demonstrating its commitment to high standards of public health practice. With an annual operating budget of approximately $16.6 million and a staff of around 290 employees, THD focuses on disease prevention, health promotion, and community wellness through evidence-based programs and community partnerships.