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Housekeeping/Custodial Worker III - Temporary
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Housekeeping/Custodial Worker III - Temporary
- Cherokee County, Oklahoma United States
- Oklahoma State Department of Health
- Sep 26, 2026
- Full Time
Oklahoma State Department of Health

Choosing a career in public health will put you on the pathway to making things better for your community, your neighbor, your family, and yourself...and receive competitive pay and great benefits! The Oklahoma State Department of Health protects and improves public health through its system of local health services and strategies focused on preventing disease. Five major service branches - Community Health, Family Health Services, Prevention and Preparedness, Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion and Protective Health Services - provide technical support and guidance to 68 county health departments as well as guidance and consultation to the two independent city-county health departments in Oklahoma City and Tulsa. Our Vision: Leading Oklahoma to prosperity through health. Our Mission: To protect and promote health, to prevent disease and injury and to cultivate conditions by which Oklahomans can thrive. Our Values: Service | Collaboration | Respect | Accountability
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- Full Time
- Sep 26, 2026
Job Description
Job Posting Title
Housekeeping/Custodial Worker III - Temporary

Agency
340 OKLAHOMA STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

Supervisory Organization
340 District 7

Job Posting End Date

Refer to the date listed at the top of this posting, if available. Continuous if date is blank.

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the posting end date above.

Estimated Appointment End Date (Continuous if Blank)

Full/Part-Time
Part time

Job Type
Temporary

Compensation

Why you’ll love it here!

RESPECT. COLLABORATION. SERVICE. The Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH) is committed to leading Oklahoma to prosperity through health. Our mission is to protect and promote health, prevent disease and injury, and cultivate conditions by which Oklahomans can thrive. Check out why we are passionate about public health and believe it is the career for you!!!

Job Description

Location: Tahlequah - 1298 W. 4th Street

Salary: up to $18.00/hour, based on education and experience

Full Time /Part Time: Temporary

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday

Primary Hours: 8-5, Approximately 20 hours per week

Position Description:

The Housekeeping Custodian Worker is responsible for caring and cleaning of a state institution, public building, or state lodge or in the supervision or management of employees performing these duties. This position is responsible for housekeeping/custodial duties engaged in building and grounds maintenance.

Position Responsibilities/Essential Functions:

Positions in this job family are assigned responsibilities related to the upkeep of buildings, exam rooms, grounds or other state property, requiring no license. The functions within this job family will vary by level, but may include the following:
Sweep, dust, mop, scrub, wash, vacuum, wax, and polish building floors, walls, woodwork, windows, furniture, equipment, and hardware.
Cleans and sanitizes laboratories, washrooms, and bedrooms, keeps washrooms supplied with paper, towels, and soap.
Collects and disposes of trash and garbage; move equipment and furniture such as beds, tables, and chairs.
Performs sanitary inspections in designated areas for purposes of infection control.
Replaces and removes medically contaminated sharps and/or medically soiled and contaminated dressings and supplies.
Orders and distributes custodial supplies; maintains inventory.
Observes and reports safety violations; actively participates in emergency situations.
Assists in training and continued education of lower-level workers.
Plans, assigns, and supervises all functions of a housekeeping department.
Inspects quarters for maintenance of proper housekeeping standards.
Supervises and maintains records of the distribution of furnishings.
Maintains necessary records; prepares required reports.
Establishes housekeeping standards; assists with policy planning; prepares departmental budget request.
Being present at the office is an essential function of the job.
Other duties as assigned.

Other Duties
Demonstrates knowledge of and supports mission, vision, value statements, standards, policies and procedures, operating instructions, confidentiality standards, and the code of ethical behavior.
Works effectively in team environment, participating and assisting their peers.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education and Experience requirements at this level consist of eighteen months experience in building or institutional custodial work or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Application Requirements:
If education, certification or licensure is required to meet qualifications, applicants must provide documentation at the time of application.
All applicants are subject to a background check and must be legally authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.

Valued Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities required at this level include ability is required to follow oral and written instructions. Knowledge of various cleaning methods, materials, and equipment used in custodial work; of proper procedures for disposing of waste, including medically contaminated sharps and/or medically soiled and contaminated dressings and supplies; and of chemical product safety. The ability to instruct and supervise others; to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others. Skill is required to operate custodial equipment.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

Work is typically performed in an office setting with climate-controlled settings and exposure to moderate noise levels. Some work will be required outdoors in all weather conditions. While performing the duties of the job, employees are frequently required to talk, kneel, stoop, crouch, crawl, stand or walk long periods of time, and use hands to handle, control, feel objects or tools. Occasionally lifting/carrying 80 pounds, 25 pounds frequently, able to push and pull a maximum force of 40 pounds and able to lift and hold overhead up to 40 pounds. Employees must be willing and able to perform all job-related travel normally associated with the position. Being present at the office is an essential function of the job.

Equal Opportunity Employment

The State of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of genetic information, race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability.

Current active State of Oklahoma employees must apply for open positions internally through the Workday Jobs Hub .

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Oklahoma State Department of Health

Choosing a career in public health will put you on the pathway to making things better for your community, your neighbor, your family, and yourself...and receive competitive pay and great benefits!

The Oklahoma State Department of Health protects and improves public health through its system of local health services and strategies focused on preventing disease. Five major service branches - Community Health, Family Health Services, Prevention and Preparedness, Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion and Protective Health Services - provide technical support and guidance to 68 county health departments as well as guidance and consultation to the two independent city-county health departments in Oklahoma City and Tulsa.

Our Vision:

Leading Oklahoma to prosperity through health.

Our Mission:

To protect and promote health, to prevent disease and injury and to cultivate conditions by which Oklahomans can thrive.

Our Values:

Service | Collaboration | Respect | Accountability
Oklahoma State Department of Health
- Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States
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Housekeeping/Custodial Worker III - Temporary

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