HOUSEKEEPING ATTENDANT

HOUSEKEEPING ATTENDANT

• 544020
• COOLIDGE
• DEPT OF ECONOMIC SECURITY
• Full-time
• Closing at: Oct 14 2026 - 23:55 MST

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DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC SECURITY

Your Partner For A Stronger Arizona.

DES works with families, community organizations, advocates and state and federal partners to realize our collective vision: A thriving Arizona.

DES serves more than 3 million Arizonans. Our Mission is to strengthen individuals, families, and communities for a better quality of life.

HOUSEKEEPING ATTENDANT

Job Location:

Address: Division Developmental Disabilities (DDD)

2800 North Highway 87, Coolidge, Arizona 85128

AM Shift: 6:30 AM - 3:00 PM

PM Shift: 2:30 PM - 11:00 PM

Must Be Willing To Work Weekends

Posting Details:

Salary: $36,400.00 - $38,500.00

Grade: 11

Closing Date: October 14, 2026

Job Summary:

Would you like to be part of an amazing team that helps Arizonans thrive? At the Department of Economic Security (DES), we strengthen individuals, families, and communities for a better quality of life. DES is looking for individuals that are committed to service, community, and teamwork. To learn more about DES please visit des.az.gov; or click on the link here to view 'Our DES' video. Come join the DES Team!

The Department of Economic Security, Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD), is seeking an experienced and highly motivated individual to join our team as a Housekeeping Attendant. DDD provides individuals with developmental disabilities, and their families, services and supports that are flexible, high quality, and member driven. These services provide individuals with opportunities to exercise their rights and responsibilities of independent decision-making and engagement in the community. This position is responsible for performing housekeeping tasks in the day/work program areas, Intermediate Care Facilities (ICF), and non-residential buildings at the Arizona Training Program at Coolidge (ATPC).

Applicants for this position cannot be licensed or certified by the DDD Office of Licensing Certification and Regulation, cannot have a principal interest in or have a spouse or close family with principal interest in a DDD Qualified Vendor Agreement, and cannot be employed or subcontracted by a DDD Qualified Vendor.

Job Duties:

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Strips, mops, and waxes tile or linoleum floors; disinfects and maintains all floor finishes; cleans and sanitizes bathrooms; replenishes supplies; scrubs walls, cleans windowpane and sills, vacuums carpets, empties trash receptacles, and ensures sanitary conditions. Wipes/disinfects doors, door handles, and other items which may spread germs.
• Dusts furniture, equipment, walls, and light fixtures; disinfects all dining room furniture and other surfaces; cleans and maintains housekeeping equipment.
• Cleans kitchen and dining room after each meal in ICF and day/work program areas.
• Sanitizes equipment (wheelchairs) and sorts soiled laundry.
• Pressure washes and cleans the front entrance, walkways, patios and patio furniture.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):

Knowledge in:

• Proper use and maintenance of various cleaning equipment such as, but not limited to, floor machines and vacuums, carpet cleaners, waxing machines and buffers
• Types, usage and mixing of chemicals and various cleaning supplies
• Cleaning procedures and Infection control principles
• Safety procedures for various tasks and use of equipment
• Types of stains

Skills In:

• Operating floor machines and vacuums
• Time management

Ability to:

• Read and write in English, as well as understand and follow spoken and written directions
• Be self-motivated, communicate with staff and report sanitation issues
• Learn and perform proper lifting techniques
• Learn and follow sanitary and safety standards relating to disease and infection control
• Learn and use computer systems (e.g., timesheet entry, computer-based trainings)

Selective Preference(s):

The ideal candidate for this position will have:

• Housekeeping experience

Pre-Employment Requirements:

• Employee shall have a valid Level One fingerprint clearance card issued pursuant to Arizona Revised Statute 41-1968 in order to work with children and vulnerable adults.
• Candidates for this position shall be subject to a search of both the Department of Child Safety Central Registry pursuant to A.R.S. 8-804 and the Adult Protective Services Registry pursuant to A.R.S. 46-459.
• Employment may be contingent upon completion of a post-offer medical/ physical examination and the agency's ability to reasonably accommodate any restrictions.
• Successfully pass background and reference check; employment is contingent upon completion of the above-mentioned process and the Agency''s ability to reasonably accommodate any restrictions.
• All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).
• If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job to conduct State business, then the following requirements apply: Driver's License Requirements.

Benefits:

The Arizona Department of Economic Security offers a comprehensive benefits package to include:

• Affordable medical, dental, life, and short-term disability insurance plans
• Participation in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) and long-term disability plans
• 10 paid holidays per year
• Paid vacation and sick time
• Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child.
• Deferred compensation plan
• Wellness plans
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Stipend Opportunities
• Infant at Work Program
• Rideshare and Public Transit Subsidy
• Career Advancement & Employee Development Opportunities

Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave pilot program here. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page

Retirement:

State employees are required to participate in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS), the State sponsored retirement contribution plan and the Long-Term Disability (LTD) program after a 27-week waiting period. The ASRS defined benefit plan provides for life-long income upon retirement. You will also have the option to participate in a voluntary deferred compensation program to take advantage of tax-deferred retirement investments.

On, or shortly after, your first day of work you will be provided with additional information about the available insurance plans, enrollment instructions, submission deadlines and effective dates.

Contact Us:

For questions about this career opportunity, please contact us, Johanna Valdiviezo at 480-919-6798 or JValdiviezo@azdes.gov.

The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format by contacting Johanna Valdiviezo at 480-919-6798 or JValdiviezo@azdes.gov. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation.