HOUSEKEEPER
Company: Travis County, TX
Location: Austin
Posted on: November 20, 2024
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Job Description:
Salary: $21.84 - $25.12 Hourly
Location : Austin, TX
Job Type: Part Time
Job Number: 24-09568
Department: Juvenile Probation
Opening Date: 11/01/2024
Closing Date: 1/31/2025 11:59 PM Central
Job Summary
Travis County Juvenile Probation Department (TCJPD) is now hiring a
part-time Housekeeper to join our Facility Operations Division.
This position performs custodial and/or laundry duties which
include keeping the TCJPD facilities clean and orderly; cleans and
maintains the appearance of offices, restrooms and floors; performs
the services of washing, sorting, drying, processing and delivering
laundry, towels and linens as required; performs all work using the
appropriate safety procedures and equipment.
Please note: This position is part-time, temporary and required to
participate in the County Retirement Program. Position may be
eligible for health, dental and vision benefits if eligibility
requirements are met.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:
This is a job classification within the Maintenance job family.
This classification is responsible for one or more general levels
of maintenance. The Housekeeper's duties may vary depending on the
area of assignment. Assignments may be made to a Custodial Unit, or
a Laundry Unit of a facility. This classification may require a
flexible work schedule in order to meet the needs of the
department. Late night work may be required. This classification
may require work in a secure facility.
Duties and Responsibilities
The duties of a Housekeeper may change between primarily laundry to
primarily custodial, or a combination of the two.
Education and Experience:
One (1) year of general housekeeping or laundry attending and any
combination of training and experience in custodial or manual labor
which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the
position;
OR,
Any combination of education and experience that has been achieved
and is equivalent to the stated education and experience and
required knowledge, skills, and abilities sufficient to
successfully perform the duties and responsibilities of this
position.
Licenses, Registrations, Certifications, or Special
Requirements:
Must be at least 21 years of age.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Knowledge of:
Work Environment & Other Information
Physical requirements include the ability to lift/carry up to 50
pounds, visual acuity, speech and hearing, hand and eye
coordination and manual dexterity necessary to operate basic
custodial and laundry equipment. Subject to frequent standing,
sitting, walking, climbing stairs or ladders, bending, stooping,
crouching, kneeling, pushing, pulling, reaching, twisting,
balancing, repetitive motion, and squatting to perform the
essential functions. Subject to occasional contact with
communicable diseases, radiation, hazardous waste, human fecal
matter and foul odors. May work in areas that are wet, and
frequently handle wet articles of clothing or equipment.
Travis County employees play an important role in business
continuity. As such, employees can be assigned to business
continuity efforts outside of normal job functions.
You must ensure your application accurately reflects your skills
and abilities as they relate to the position. Only periods of
employment and experience detailed in the Work Experience section
of the application will be considered in determining which
applicants move forward in the selection process, as well as
determining pay level for candidate(s) recommended for hire.
Work Hours: 29 Hours of Week or Less
Department: Juvenile Probation
Location: 2515 S. Congress Ave , Austin, TX
Drug Test, Alcohol Test, and Physical Exam Required.
Criminal, Driving, Education, and Employment Background Checks
Required.
This job description is intended to be generic in nature. It is not
necessarily an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities.
The essential duties, functions and responsibilities and overtime
eligibility may vary based on the specific tasks assigned to the
position.
Benefits
Employment at Travis County comes with a full array of benefits. We
offer comprehensive health insurance, a no-cost, on-site Health and
Wellness clinic, longevity pay, paid vacations, sick time and
personal holidays, not to mention an industry competitive salary
structure and a friendly, stable work environment.
FY2025 Travis County Benefit Guide
In this valuable you will find benefit summaries, eligibility
requirements, costs, contact numbers and addresses as well as other
general information on the benefits available to Travis County
Employees and Retirees.
Credit Union
Employees may join the Travis County Credit Union which offers
low-interest loans, savings plans through payroll deduction, safe
deposit boxes and other benefits.
Deferred Compensation
Employees may enroll in a tax- free sheltered investment plan
through payroll deduction.
Direct Deposit
Employees may sign up for direct bank deposit.
Employee Assistance Program
Travis County provides a confidential counseling and referral
service free of charge to county employees and their family.
Employee Organizations
Membership in the American Federation of State, County, and
Municipal Employees Union is available through payroll
deduction.
Employee Health & Wellness Clinic
Employees may access the clinic for a variety of wellness program
and health care services with no co-pay, no deductible and no
co-insurance costs.
Holidays
An average of eleven paid holidays are designated by the Travis
County Commissioners Court at the beginning of each fiscal
year.
Insurance
Employees may select from four plans: an Exclusive Physician
Organization (EPO), Choice Plus Preferred Physician Organization
(PPO), Consumer Choice or a High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) with
a Health Savings Account (HSA). All four options include a Pharmacy
Plan. Travis County's current policy is to pay 100% of the
employee's health insurance premium for the Consumer Choice and
HDHP. Employees will pay a premium for both the EPO and PPO. Other
insurance benefits include $50,000 Basic Life and AD&D paid by
the County.
The following benefits are employee paid:
New employees are covered on the first day of the month following
28 calendar days of employment.
Longevity
Longevity pay is paid for each year completed after three years of
continuous service. Peace Officers in a law enforcement activity,
whose job requires state peace officer certification, receive pay
after one year of certification.
On the regular payday on or after the employee's fourth and
subsequent adjusted service dates, he or she receives a single
payment for the previous year.
Parking
A limited number of assigned parking spaces are available to
employees in the Courthouse Complex.
Personal Holidays
Regular, full-time employees are eligible for up to three paid
personal holidays each calendar year. Part-time employees shall be
granted personal holidays on a prorated basis. New employees earn
personal holidays for the calendar year in which he/she begins
employment, based on the month in which employment begins:
January - March
3 personal holidays
April - June
2 personal holidays
July - September
1 personal holiday
October - December
None
New employees are eligible to take personal holidays after 90 days
of employment.
Retirement
Travis County is a member of the Texas County & District Retirement
System with mandatory participation by certain classes of
employees. Seven percent (7%) of the gross salary is deducted each
pay period. An employee is fully vested after eight years of
service. Benefits are prorated for part-time employees.
Sick Leave
Regular employees earn sick leave at a rate of eight hours per
month with unlimited accrual during employment. Part-time employees
earn sick leave on a pro-rated basis.
Parental Leave
Each Full-time Paid Parental Leave Eligible (PPL) Employee is
entitled to a total of 320 hours of Paid Parental Leave in a 12
month period. Paid Parental Leave for Part-time PPL Eligible
Employees is prorated based on the number of hours that they are
regularly scheduled to work.
Tuition Refund
Certain classes of full-time employees may receive reimbursement
for fees associated with pre-approved, job related course work
completed satisfactorily.
Vacation
Based on years of county service, regular, full-time employees earn
vacation time at the following rates:
0 to 5 years
4.0 hours per pay period
6 to 10 years
4.5 hours per pay period
11 to 15 years
5.0 hours per pay period
16 to 20 years
5.5 hours per pay period
21 plus years
6.0 hours per pay period
Part-time employees earn vacation leave on a pro-rated basis.
Workers' Compensation
The county provides all employees workers' compensation coverage
with benefits in accordance with state statute, if the employee
sustains an injury out of, or in the course of work.
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Do you have at least one (1) year of general housekeeping or
laundry-attending experience?
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Are you at least 21 years of age?
03
This position has certain work environment and physical demands to
perform the essential functions. Are you able to perform the duties
of this position with or without a reasonable accommodation?
Required Question
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