Service Tech​/Teamsters JH; Housekeeping- Jefferson Hospital

General Overview

Provides services by performing a variety of duties such as maintaining the floors in a clean and sanitary condition, distributing supplies and linen, operating a variety of equipment, and performing projects including room setups. Cross‑trained to meet the demands and services performed within the department. Provides quality service by utilizing good customer relations with all patients, visitors, and fellow employees.

• Responsible for completing major floor cleaning which includes stripping and refinishing, shower scrubbing, shampooing, extracting, and burnishing.
• Operate and maintain automatic floor machines, burnishers, extractors, and other floor‑care equipment.
• Perform other department functions such as, but not limited to, linen distribution, trash pick‑up, stocking and distributing supplies, picking up and removing confidential containers, and assisting with taking apart traction devices.
• Complete other special projects as assigned. Other projects to include, but not limited to, changing curtains, washing windows, washing walls, moving furniture, organizing storage areas, and miscellaneous projects.
• Maintain all cleaning supplies, equipment, and environmental closets in a clean and organized manner. Clean all equipment after use and maintain it in good repair.
• Demonstrate professional behavior and adhere to the department’s goals by following instructions from the leadership team, participating in training, performance improvement processes, and adhering to the department attendance policy.
• Complete duties and responsibilities adhering to all safety and infection‑control policies, procedures, and practices including, but not limited to, OSHA safety requirements, correct chemical mixing and proper usage, PPE, proper hand‑washing techniques, isolation procedures, safe waste handling, and knowledge of emergency codes and responses.

• FIT testing may be required, but will be provided upon hire as needed.
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions.
• Basic reading, writing, and effective communication skills.
• Ability to operate power equipment.

• Prior knowledge and operation of floor‑care equipment required. The machinery and equipment used regularly include automatic floor machines, battery and cord burnishers, battery and cord extractors, rotary floor machines, riding floor scrubbers, and riding vacuums.
• DOT training may be required, but will be provided upon hire as needed.

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