Housekeeping Manager 3 - Summit Behavioral Healthcare

 

Housekeeping Manager

Who we are:

At the Ohio Department of Behavioral Health (DBH), we strive to exemplify The Heart of Hope for individuals and families affected by mental health and substance use disorders.

We proudly employ over 2,800 dedicated employees across our six inpatient behavioral health hospitals, Ohio Pharmacy Services, Ohio’s prison systems, and the central office located in the James A. Rhodes State Office Tower in Columbus, OH.

DBH Values:

• Service-Oriented (Person Centered, Solution Oriented, Customer Service Focused)
• Collaborative (Approachable, Reasonable, Transparent)
• Value Driven
• Innovative (Yes Before No)
• Strong Sense of Urgency

Our team of highly qualified professionals advances a critical system of behavioral healthcare in Ohio that helps people be well, get well, and stay well. Join our collaborative, service-oriented environment, where you will be respected and valued

The Ohio Department of Behavioral Health (DBH) is proud to be an Ohio Recovery Friendly Workplace, committed to supporting the health and well-being of all employees, including those in recovery. We foster an inclusive, stigma-free environment where individuals impacted by mental health and substance use challenges are valued, supported, and empowered to thrive. Our workplace culture promotes wellness, second-chance hiring, and recovery-informed policies that reflect our mission to serve Ohioans with compassion and respect, both in the community and within our own team.

Please note: Effective October 1, 2025, the Ohio Department of Mental Health & Addiction Services has transitioned to its new name—the Ohio Department of Behavioral Health. This change reflects our continued commitment to providing comprehensive, person-centered care that addresses the full range of behavioral health needs for Ohioans. All positions and services now fall under the Ohio Department of Behavioral Health as we move forward in serving individuals, families, and communities across the state.

What you’ll do at DBH:

The Housekeeping Manager is responsible for planning, organizing, managing, and overseeing the entire housekeeping program for a 291-bed healthcare facility. Ensuring a clean, safe and sanitary environment while supervising housekeeping personnel and maintaining compliance with facility standards and regulations

Key Responsibilities

Housekeeping Operations

• Manages housekeeping services for all patient care units, treatment areas, administrative offices and support departments

• Ensures patient rooms, seclusion rooms, treatment spaces and common areas are maintained in a clean condition

• Establish departmental goals, priorities and performance expectations

• Promote a culture of accountability, teamwork, safety and continuous improvement

• Ensure consistent application of hospital policies and procedure

Staff Supervision and Development 

• Recruit, interview, onboard, train and mentor all housekeeping personnel

• Conduct performance evaluations and provide coaching and professional development

Infection Prevention and Safety

• Ensure proper cleaning and disinfection practices are followed throughout the hospital

• Monitor the safe handling, storage and use of cleaning chemicals and hazardous material

• Promote compliance with infection prevention policy and occupational safety regulation

• Ensure staff utilizes personal protective equipment (PPE)

Inventory and Linen Management

• Maintain inventory of housekeeping equipment, cleaning supplies, chemicals, and personal protective equipment

• Conduct and monitor inventory of linen

• Oversee maintenance and replacement of housekeeping equipment 

   

This is an hourly position, with a pay range of 9 on the Exempt Pay Schedule. Normal working hours are Monday - Friday from 6:30am-3:00pm. This position is located within our Summit Behavioral Healthcare Campus, 1101 Summit Road, Cincinnati OH 45237.

Unless required by any applicable union contract and/or requirements of the Ohio Revised Code, the selected candidate will begin at Step 1 of the pay range schedule listed above, with an opportunity for pay increase after six months of satisfactory performance and then a yearly raise thereafter.

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At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees*. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website! Our benefits package includes:

• Medical Coverage
• Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave
• Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)
• Public Retirement Systems (such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS) & Optional Deferred Compensation (Ohio Deferred Compensation)

*Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.

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Position Qualifications:

24 months training or 24 months experience in cleaning practices & procedures; 18 months training or 18 months experience in supervisory principles/techniques; 18 months training or 18 months experience in inventory control. 

-Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above. 

Job Skills: Custodial
Technical Skills: Management
Professional Skills: Conflict Management, Coaching, Attention to Detail, Developing Others, Teamwork, Adaptability, Analyzation

Required Educational Transcripts

Official transcripts are required for all post-secondary education, coursework, or degrees listed on the application. Applicants must submit an official transcript before receiving a formal employment offer. Failure to provide transcripts within five (5) business days of the request will result in disqualification from further consideration. Transcripts printed from the institution’s website will not be accepted. DBH reserves the right to evaluate the academic validity of the degree-granting institution.

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Application Procedures

To be considered for this position, you must apply online through this posting website (careers.ohio.gov). We no longer accept paper applications. When completing your online Ohio Civil Service Application, be sure to clearly describe how you meet the minimum qualifications outlined on this job posting. We will not give credit for your qualifications, experience, education, and training in the job selection process if there is no evidence provided on your application. In addition, “see resume” is not a substitution for completing supplemental questions. Answers to the supplemental questions must be fully supported by the work experience/education sections of your application. You may check the status of your application by signing into your profile on this website (careers.ohio.gov). We will communicate with you through the email you provided in your profile and job application. Be sure to check your email regularly.

Background Check Notice

The final candidate selected for this position will be required to undergo a criminal background check. Criminal convictions do not necessarily preclude an applicant from consideration for a position. An individual assessment of an applicant’s prior criminal convictions will be made before excluding an applicant from consideration.

Rule 5122-7-21, “Background check on applicants,” outlines disqualifying offenses that will preclude an applicant from being employed by the Department of Behavioral Health.

If you require a reasonable accommodation for the application process, assessment &/or interview, please contact Andrew Seifert, EEO/ADA Administrator at [email protected] or 614-466-8884.

All final applicants tentatively selected for this classification will be required to submit to urinalysis to test for illegal drug use prior to appointments. An applicant with a positive test shall not be offered employment.

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Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.

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The State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis). Please note, this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39), and as outlined in the posting.

Job Details
Organization: Behavioral Health - Summit Behavioral Healthcare
Agency Contact Name and Information: [email protected]
Unposting Date: Aug 28, 2026, 11:59:00 PM
Work Location: Summit Behavioral Healthcare, 1101 Summit Road, Cincinnati, 45237-2621
Primary Location: United States of America-OHIO-Hamilton County
Compensation: $25.72-$31.31
Schedule: Full-time
Work Hours: 6:30am-3:00pm
Classified Indicator: Classified
Union: Exempt from Union
Primary Job Skill: Custodial
Technical Skills: Custodial, Management
Professional Skills: Adaptability, Analyzation, Attention to Detail, Coaching, Conflict Management, Developing Others, Teamwork