Housekeeper

Role Overview

State of Indiana is seeking a Housekeeper for Logansport State Hospital, a state-run inpatient psychiatric facility for adults living with mental illness. The hospital uses team-based care and evidence-backed programs to support recovery and help individuals transition back into the community. This position offers the chance to contribute meaningfully to public service while working for one of the state’s largest employers.

Compensation

The starting annual salary for this role is $29,312.00, with the final offer potentially adjusted based on education and relevant work experience. A total compensation calculator is available to review the overall value of the package.

Key Duties

• Clean restrooms, sinks, and mirrors.
• Maintain floors through mopping and waxing.
• Remove dust and apply polish to furniture.
• Wash windows, blinds, and walls.
• Keep paper towels, toilet tissue, cups, cleaning agents, and similar supplies stocked and distributed.
• Request, distribute, and store supplies as needed.
• Notify the appropriate team about equipment or facility repairs that are needed.
• Be present at the assigned work location during the workday, since attendance on site is a core part of the role.

These duties are not an exhaustive list. The organization may adjust, add, or reassign responsibilities as needed.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Practical familiarity with the care and operation of cleaning tools such as mops, brooms, vacuum cleaners, power scrubbers, buffers, and polishers.
• Understanding of different cleaning and sanitizing products and how they are used.
• Ability to understand and carry out written and spoken directions.
• Capacity to help onboard new staff and complete reports and order forms.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to perform the essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

Supervisory Note

This position may be assigned supervisory responsibilities depending on agency requirements.

Benefits

• Access to three medical plan options, including prescription drug coverage, along with vision and dental plans.
• Wellness Rewards Program with the opportunity to earn gift cards by completing wellness activities.
• Health savings account with a biweekly state contribution.
• Deferred compensation 457(b) retirement plan with employer matching, similar to a 401(k).
• Two fully funded pension plan options.
• Extensive leave programs to support employee needs.
• 150 hours of paid New Parent Leave and up to 8 weeks of paid Childbirth Recovery Leave for eligible mothers.
• Up to 15 hours of paid community service leave.
• Combined 180 hours of paid vacation, personal, and sick leave.
• 12 paid holidays, increasing to 14 in election years.
• Education reimbursement program.
• Group life insurance.
• Referral bonus program.
• Employee assistance program with covered behavioral health visits.
• Eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
• Free parking for most positions.
• Free access to LinkedIn Learning.

Equal Opportunity

The State of Indiana is committed to fair hiring and advancement based on ability and job performance. Reasonable accommodations may be available for candidates and employees with disabilities during the application, interview, and job performance stages. Assistance requests can be directed to the Indiana State Personnel Department at jobs@spd.IN.gov.