ISHK01-2024-00904-Housekeeper-Law Enforcement Academy-Douglas - State of Wyoming

GENERAL DESCRIPTION: 

 
The Wyoming Law Enforcement Academy, under the Attorney General's Office, seeks qualified, highly motivated people who desire to work in a professional environment and succeed while working with a like-minded team to accomplish the Academy's Mission.  This position is responsible for the tasks and duties of cleaning and caring for the Law Enforcement Academy training facility.

The Wyoming Law Enforcement Academy is located in Douglas, Wyoming.   Douglas is the home of the Jackalope.  Douglas promotes, provides, and delivers vital resources to its residents and visitors to allow them to live, work, and play in a great community.  Each August, Douglas hosts the Wyoming State Fair. 

The State of Wyoming's total compensation package is excellent and includes:

• Paid annual and sick leave
• Paid holidays
• Retirement with employer contributions
• Deferred Compensation Plan with employer contributions
• Health insurance with an employer contribution toward premiums
• Insurance options for health, dental, life, vision, ambulance, and short and long-term disability
• Longevity pay

Human Resource Contact: Stacy Berres / 307-777-7130 / stacy.berres@wyo.gov


ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:  The listed functions are illustrative only and are not intended to describe every function which may be performed at the job level.

• Clean and sanitize multiple surfaces; strip and/or prepare bedding; perform laundry duties; restock clean linens, towels, washcloths, and rags.
• Follow state, local, APPA, and Academy procedures, and product guidelines; utilize cleaning chemicals safely; handle/mix chemicals effectively for varying surfaces; read SDS sheets, and wear safety equipment/clothing when mixing or handling chemicals.
• Detailed cleaning of surfaces within zones (all specified rooms); may require disassembly/assembly of equipment or tools, vent grates, dispensers, furniture, etc. 
• Inventory responsibilities; rotate inventory to ensure usage within shelf-life; stock/restock closets; make requests or recommendations verbally or in writing for replacement of inventory or work-saving devices or equipment.
• Daily contact with internal staff (managers, supervisors, co-workers) and external customers; in direct contact with customer's personal property, respecting property rights and privacy needs; report any violation of Academy policy; respond to housekeeping service needs appropriately and within agency policy and procedures.
• Tasks assigned for special occasions may include setup, decoration, and/or tear down for special Academy functions.
• Communicate with staff in the facility by the mailbox, e-mail, and phone voice mail; must fill out computer forms, attach and transmit information, research the internet for products, and procedures info (as assigned), and utilize internal room reservation software.
• Receive updated training through internal and external methods; may travel to conferences or seminars in or out of the state and provide feedback or training to supervisor or co-workers on the content of training; may research safety topics.
• Occasionally work with temporary employees during times of high numbers or staff shortages; may train other employees; may provide work evaluations to supervisor(s).
• Other duties as assigned.

DUTIES MAY INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING:
 

• Clean bathrooms, locker rooms, training rooms, offices, and workstations. 
• Cleans and sanitizes floors, walls, windows, and furniture. 
• Determines appropriate chemical solutions for cleaning and disinfection. 
• Changes linens on client beds. 
• Uses universal precaution processes in the cleaning and disposal of biohazard waste. 
• Identifies areas that need repair and notifies the proper person. 
• Stocks supplies and chemicals for the unit. 
• Provides safety awareness for staff and clients. 
• Cleans dorm rooms and provides fresh linens for incoming students/guests. 
• Sorts laundry; loads and unloads washers and dryers; fold laundry. 
• Inspects wash at various stages of processing for cleanliness; recommends changes in washing and rinsing procedures.