Environmental Service Worker II/Floor Tech (Evenings)

FLSA Status

Job Role Summary

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Dry cleans bonnets; cleans and wets carpet and furniture
• Auto scrubs terrazzo, scrubs ceramic tile, and cleans other floor types following manufacturers recommendations
• Collects RMW (regulated medical waste) and solid waste; transports to disposal/holding area using prescribed methods and following Infection Control/DOT training process and procedures
• Responds quickly to patient discharge room cleaning requests, in accordance with departmental policy
• Keeps supervisor updated on the status of tasks completed; helps co-workers as needed; performs as a team member; provides comments and ideas on how work processes can be improved
• Follows established break procedures and stays in assigned area
• Demonstrates thorough, detailed cleaning, and high quality finished products; completes daily work assignments and work orders; communicates areas in need of improvement to supervisor
• Demonstrates AIDET (a departmental model for customer service) through patient and customer engagement
• Performs cleaning functions in assigned areas following established schedule, using prescribed methods and the 7-Step Cleaning Procedure
• Mixes cleaning agents in accordance with oral/written instructions in order to avoid damage to floors, walls, and furnishings; and to prevent harm to self and others
• Empties and cleans waste receptacle as needed; removes trash and relines baskets
• Removes soiled linen and delivers to soiled linen chute or soiled linen room; removes linen from beds, cleans and disinfects every inch of the beds, mattresses and bed rails; remakes beds on transfer or discharge; cleans and remakes on-call beds
• Dusts high horizontal surfaces above shoulder height, including lights, vents, curtain rods, ceiling vents, etc; wipes and disinfects all horizontal surfaces, furniture, window sills, ledges, railings and equipment as specified, using hospital approved cleaning agents
• Mops and dries floors in rooms, corridors, stairs, elevators and offices; vacuums all carpets as scheduled in assigned area using either an upright or canister vacuum equipped with the (HEPPA) filter
• Spot cleans walls, cabinet sides, windows, doors and door frames; polishes metal surfaces; polishes metal fixtures and stainless steel; cleans walls, doors, kick-plates and corner guards so everything is free of finger prints and smudges
• Cleans restroom fixtures including sinks, urinals, toilets, tubs, showers and mirrors; polishes chrome/metal fixtures
• Keeps janitor closet clean and orderly; does not store personal items in the closet; replenishes supplies in areas as needed (paper towels, toilet paper, soap, hand sanitizer, etc.)
• Adjusts draperies, shades and blinds; arranges furniture in its proper location; cleans spills observed or upon request; observes and reports needed repairs of equipment, furniture, buildings and fixtures
• Maintains assigned equipment for cleanliness, safety, organization and infection prevention; submits work order for repairs when needed; sets up cart according to policy

Job Requirements

• Must be able to read, write, speak, understand and execute written instructions in English
• Customer service, hospitality, and/or healthcare related experience

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Ability to lift, push and pull 20 pounds on a regular basis
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally
• Ability to use age appropriate communication skills
• Ability to work while standing on a ladder
• Ability to climb stairs
• Ability to operate various cleaning equipment (i.e., upright and canister vacuum cleaners)
• Ability to operate furniture-moving equipment such as a desk mover, file cabinet mover, etc.
• Ability to work mandatory overtime when requested