Environmental Services Worker

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

The employee in this classification, under the supervision of an assigned supervisor, is responsible for cleaning and servicing all areas of the Facility; performs related duties as assigned.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Cleans baseboards, floors, doors, doorframes, blinds and light switches, elevators, corridors, stairwells, handrails, solariums, resident rooms, bathroom and shower rooms with solutions in assigned areas.
• Cleans and maintains valance units in assigned areas.
• Cleans and maintains ceilings, ceiling fixtures and air vents in assigned areas.
• Cleans drinking fountains, sinks, chrome fixtures, mirrors and toilets.
• Washes walls, windows, windowsills, furniture, including resident beds, and equipment.
• Empties trash containers and replaces trash container liners in assigned areas.
• Moves and arranges furniture and equipment in an orderly fashion on the Facility premises.
• Cleans and maintains Environmental Services storerooms, closets and equipment.
• Stocks restrooms with necessary paper products; cleans, fills and maintains soap in assigned areas.
• Maintains inventory; requests cleaning supplies and equipment as needed.
• Operates standard cleaning equipment such as: brooms and mops, mop pail and wringer, vacuum cleaners and other facility maintenance equipment.
• Lifts, moves and carries equipment and supplies that weigh up to 50 pounds; pushes and pulls equipment and supplies that weigh up to 100 pounds.
• May be required to clean and service areas other than those regularly assigned.
• Removes linens and soiled materials from the Nursing Units, as directed.

Qualifications

EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

• Possession of a high school diploma or a certificate of successful completion of the General Education Development Test.
• This is an entry level position; no prior experience is required.
• Previous cleaning experience in a healthcare setting is preferred.
• Successful completion of the probationary period for the position of Environmental Services Worker I.
• Be physically able to perform the essential function of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Knowledge of environmental supplies, equipment and procedures.
• Effective written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to maintain the confidentiality of residents, staff and Facility guests.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, residents, and residents’ families.
• Ability to make minor and routine repairs.
• Ability to conduct oneself with tact and courtesy.

Pay: $16.96 - $18.65 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• On-the-job training
• Pet insurance
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person