The Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) has a career opportunity within theHCFD/MMHNCC as a Custodian. Job Overview:The Custodian is responsible for the cleaning of the building, equipment, and furnishings to maintain a clean, comfortable and home-like environment for residents with mental disorders. This includes mopping, scrubbing and sanitizing resident rooms and common areas of the facility. Why Join DPHHS Our mission at DPHHS is serving Montanans in their communities to improve health, safety, well-being, and empower independence. By joining our department, you will have the opportunity to perform meaningful work in public service to our state and its residents. The State of Montana's comprehensive benefits package includes healthcare coverage, retirement plans, paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays, work/life balance, and eligibility to participate in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program. In addition, DPHHS is the largest state agency with a wide range of advancement opportunities whether you are joining the workforce or have several years of experience. Physical and Environmental Demands: The work requires pulling and pushing large heavy carts, wet laundry, lifting bundles up to 50 pounds and ability to withstand walking and standing on concrete floors for extended periods of time. Must be able to tolerate heat and humidity, and continual noises from equipment and machinery. Risk of exposure to blood and body fluids, diseases, and unpleasant odors and sights. Frequent contact with adult psychiatric residents who may be verbally or physically assaultive. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (Behaviors): Required for thefirst day of work: - Knowledge of basic laundry procedures such as water temperature for different fabrics, detergents and cleaning agents for different @types of soil, and customary folding techniques. - Skill in operating commercial washers and dryers, and labeling machine. - Skill in basic mending. - Ability to read instructions. - Ability to organize work and meet deadlines. - Ability to follow oral and written directions. Minimum Qualifications (Education and Experience): · Six months' experience in commercial washers and dryers. Other combinations of education and experience may be considered on a case-by-case basis. How to Apply To be considered for a DPHHS position, submit the following required documents with your application on the State of Montana Careers website. When submitting the required documents, you must check the "relevant document" box to ensure your attachments are uploaded correctly to your application for this position. Resume * References Successful applicants will be subject to background checks relevant to the position and must pass reference checks before an offer will be extended. DPHHS is an equal opportunity employer. Women, minorities, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. For a copy of the full job description or if you need a reasonable accommodation in the application or hiring process, contact DPHHS Human Resources listed below. This position may be eligible for a statutory $1.00 an hour base pay increase effective July 1, 2026. Title: Laundry Worker 1 Location: Lewistown Requisition ID: 26141504
