Northern Light A.R. Gould
Department: Environmental Services
Position is located:Northern Light A.R. Gould Hospital
Work Type: Full Time
Hours Per Week: 40.00
Work Schedule: 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM
*Sign on bonus eligible*
Summary:
Cleans and services assigned building areas; moves furniture, equipment, hospital waste, and supplies in and around assigned areas. Works to ensure the Hospital is clean and safe for patients, visitors and other employees.
Responsibilities:
- Dustmops, mops, buffs floors. Runs buffers, wet vacuums, and automatic floor scrubbers. May be asked to strip and wax a floor as needed.
- Runs vacuums and carpet equipment. Must be able to shampoo carpet and operate shampooers effectively, as needed on occasion.
- Washes walls, windows, light fixtures, and vents, using necessary tools and equipment.
- Must be able to work with germicidal and other cleaning detergents.
- Changes cubicle and window curtains.
- Moves furniture as required.
- Gathers trash, recyclables, bio-medical waste, and dirty linens.
- Must be able to pull trash out of large trash cans, load trash carts and dumpsters, and push carts long distances.
- Does Courier runs to downtown vendors or to outlying towns, as needed
- Sets up Conference Rooms for meetings, or outside events, as needed
- Must be able and willing to clean isolation rooms according to established guidelines.
- Must be able to follow established safety methods and procedures as outlined in organizational and department policies.
- Will assist keeping the grounds neat and clean.
- Must be able to organize the day with assignment and requested demands as needed.
- Must be able and willing to cover in other roles as needed, such as Solid Waste, Housekeeping
- Must possess good customer service skills.
- Must hold the ability to work as a team member to perform duties or projects that may take from the routine custodial work.
- Must be able to endure temperatures to be in and out during the winter months and inclement weather to care for exterior of entrances and such, and dress accordingly.
- Must be able to clean and store patient equipment as needed.
- Must be able to set up and operate the UV machine as needed.
Other Information:
- Must be willing to work rotation weekends, holidays, and assist in other departments as needs call for; Laundry, Food Service, Maintenance
Competencies and Skills
- Behaves with Integrity and Builds Trust: Acts consistently in line with the core values, commitments and rules of conduct. Leads by example and tells the truth. Does what they say they will, when and how they say they will, or communicates an alternate plan.
- Cultivates Respect: Treats others fairly, embraces and values differences, and contributes to a culture of diversity, inclusion, empowerment and cooperation.
- Fosters Accountability: Creates and participates in a work environment where people hold themselves and others accountable for processes, results and behaviors. Takes appropriate ownership not only of successes but also mistakes and works to correct them in a timely manner. Demonstrates understanding that we all work as a team and the quality and timeliness of work impacts everyone involved.
- Practices Compassion: Exhibits genuine care for people and is available and ready to help; displays a deep awareness of and strong willingness to relieve the suffering of others.
Education
- Required High School Diploma/General Educational Development (GED)
Working Conditions
- Potential exposure to hazardous materials.
- Potential exposure to noise levels being uncomfortable.
- Potential exposure to very hot or cold temperatures.