The Georgia Department of Education - Georgia School for the Deaf is searching for an experienced Housekeeper. Under direct supervision, the Housekeeper performs any combination of duties to maintain order, sanitation and cleanliness in facilities. Duties include:

• Maintain supplies as needed
• Cleans and straightens assigned areas
• Collects, sorts, launders, transports and distributes linens and uniforms
• May mend linens and assist in preventative maintenance and repair
• Observes required safety precautions in disposing of contaminated refuse
• Operates hand tools
• Participates in making, marking, altering and mending of clothing, linens, and other items

Preference will be given to applicants who, in addition to meeting the minimum qualifications, possess one or more of the following:

• Experience working in a school setting
• Basic ASL skills 

Consideration/interviews will begin as soon as a list of applicants is established. Applications/resumes will be evaluated and only those meeting the qualifications may be forwarded to the hiring manager to be considered. Candidates chosen for interviews will be contacted directly. No notification will be sent to applicants except those who are selected for interviews.

It is the policy of the Georgia Department of Education not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, disability, or age in its employment practices.  The Georgia Department of Education (GaDOE) and each associated State School is a registered participant in the federal work authorization program commonly known as E-Verify. The GaDOE utilizes the program to verify employment eligibility of individuals hired on or after July 1, 2007.