Building/Grounds Specialist II (Housekeeping - Pee Dee)

Job Responsibilities

• This posting seeks to fill three (3) positions.*

About Pee Dee Regional Center

Pee Dee Regional Center is an Intermediate Care Facility for Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities (ICF-IID) of the South Carolina Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (BHDD), Office of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (OIDD) located in Florence, SC serving residents with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Job Responsibilities

This position performs housekeeping duties as required to provide a safe, sanitary, clean and pleasant environment for the individuals and staff to live and work. Through a structured cleaning program, maintain units in an acceptable condition as outline by DPH standards.

• May serve as first-line supervisor of a small group of custodial workers. Responsible for training new employees upon hire.
• Responsible for the housekeeping of a building/dorm unit.
• Ensures there is a supply of cleaning supplies accordingly.
• Ensures proper safety and use of cleaning supplies.
• Performs additional duties as assigned

The South Carolina Department of Disabilities and Special Needs offers an exceptional benefits package for FTE positions that includes:

• 15 days annual (vacation) leave accrual per year
• 15 days sick leave per year
• 13 paid holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• Health, Dental, Vision, Long Term Disability, and Life Insurance
• State Retirement Plan and Deferred Compensation Programs

Minimum and Additional Requirements

Experience in custodial and housekeeping.

Preferred Qualifications

Knowledge of how to properly carry out custodial, housekeeping or pest control tasks. Knowledge of custodial and housekeeping standards and requirements. Knowledge of safety practices relevant to the area of employment. Skill in the use of cleaning tools and equipment. Ability to keep accurate written records. Ability to train new employees in the proper performance of their duties.

Additional Comments

About Our Agency: The South Carolina Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities, Office of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities plans, develops, coordinates, and funds services for South Carolinians with the severe, lifelong disabilities of intellectual disability and related disabilities, autism spectrum disorder, traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury and similar disability.

EEO Statement: The South Carolina Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities, Office of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities provides affirmative action and equal opportunity in employment for all qualified persons regardless of race, color, sex --including the basis of pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, national origin, age, religion, or disability.

Employment Contingency: Employment is contingent upon our receipt of the following required pre-employment screenings: medical screening - to include a drug screening; background record checks (to include fingerprinting), South Carolina Department of Social Services' Child Abuse and Neglect Central Registry screening, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General "List of Excluded Individuals/Entities" screening; South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles Driving Record check; and a review of transcripts verifying educational credentials. We reserve the right to rescind an offer of employment in the event minimum requirements are not met to include positions that require certifications and/or licensure, your application is incomplete or inaccurate, or our review of your background uncovers information, including opinions of previous employers and references, which cause us to conclude, at our sole discretion, that you are not suited for the position.

Immunization: If this position requires the applicant to work directly with consumers of The South Carolina Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities, Office of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, tuberculosis (TB) skin or blood testing must be completed prior to beginning employment. All new employees who are healthcare providers are required to provide documentation of immunity or be immunized against measles, mumps, rubella, pertussis, Varicella and Hepatitis B prior to beginning employment.

State Disaster Plan: In accordance with the State's Disaster Plan, which includes hazardous weather, employees of The South Carolina Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities, Office of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities may be required to work in times of an emergency or disaster.

Employee Referral: The South Carolina Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities, Office of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities supports a Referral Incentive Reward and a Retention Bonus program. You may contact Human Resource for further information.

Supplemental Questions: Supplemental questions are considered part of your official application. Any misrepresentation will result in your disqualification from employment. Please complete the State application to include all current and previous work history and education. A resume will not be accepted nor reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position.