Housekeeper

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7/17/2025 (8:00 PM EDT)

25-04121

Housekeeper

Pay Grade 06

Salary

$26,430.24 Annually

Employment Type

EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 37.5 HR/WK

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Hiring Agency

Justice & Public Safety Cabinet | Dept of Criminal Justice Training

Location

4449 Kit Carson Drive

Richmond, KY 40475 USA

Description

The Department of Criminal Justice is currently seeking Housekeepers for the Richmond Campus who enjoy collaborating with others, aren't afraid to roll up their sleeves, and go beyond to get the job done. This position will perform housekeeping functions and all related duties to maintain a high level of cleanliness and deliver the highest customer and resident experience every single day.

Responsibilities:

• Clean designated areas of training spaces, common areas, restrooms, dormitory rooms, administrative offices and other areas within the Department of Criminal Justice Training campus and Thompson Hall Dormitory as assigned.
• Perform general cleaning, floor care, washing, sanitizing, polishing furniture and fixtures, trash removal, stocking supplies and cleaning windows.
• Ensure housekeeping supplies are replenished in work areas. Ensure that equipment, tools, and supplies are cleaned and properly stored at the end of each day.
• Operate washing machines. Operate a variety of associated machines and equipment while completing housekeeping and janitorial duties. Maintain cleanliness of machine and storage areas.
• Other duties as required.

Preferred Skills:

• Previous housekeeping experience.
• Good organizational and time management skills.
• Effective and appropriate customer service skills, verbal and non-verbal communication techniques, and interpersonal relationship skills.
• Experience carrying out detailed written and verbal instructions.
• Able to perform routine, repetitive tasks continuously.

Additional skills:

• Maintain a valid driver's license.
• Lift heavy objects or work in uncomfortable environments for extended periods of time.
• Frequently communicate in person or by other means of technology
• Spend portion of time using computer.
• May work overtime or alternate work schedules.

DOCJT offers great EMPLOYEE benefits package, including.

• A 37.5-hour work week (with occasional overtime required)
• Paid time off (sick and vacation) plus paid holidays
• Overtime and compensatory time
• Affordable health insurance with optional Health Reimbursement Account
• Life insurance
• Retirement
• Wellness incentives program
• Training and career development opportunities; paid continuing education
• Optional Deferred Compensation program (401K)

A background check is required. Final job offer is contingent upon successful completion of background investigation. In compliance with Commission of Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agency, a standard 5.28 physical exam will be required after initial offer of employment.

Minimum Requirements

EDUCATION: NONE

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS: NONE

Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: NONE

Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION: NONE

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.): NONE

Working Conditions

May risk exposure to chemicals associated with cleaning supplies or burns in operation of laundry machinery.

Probationary Period

This job has an initial and promotional probationary period of 6 months, except as provided in KRS 18A.111.

If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Deborah Parker at ... or ....

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D