Custodian

Job Details

Job Location:

Legal Address - Bonners Ferry,

Position Type:
Full Time

Performs routine and delegated custodial, housekeeping, and maintenance duties in accordance with the philosophies, objectives, policies, and procedures of Boundary Community Hospital and the Facilities Department.

• Performs floor care such as mopping, stripping, waxing, buffing and carpet care.
• Cleans and services building and ground areas to maintain an orderly and sanitary environment, meeting infection control standards.
• Empties trash throughout all buildings.
• Performs back-up housekeeping duties as needed.
• Maintains equipment, properly cleaning and stowing after each use.
• Moves furniture, equipment, and supplies in and between hospital departments as needed
• Responsible for minor repairs such as wall repair and painting.
• Cleans accumulated dust, dirt, and debris.
• Performs light maintenance duties, such as clearing toilets, changing light bulbs, etc.
• Uses ladder to access overhead cleaning and maintenance duties.
• Operates machinery safely and properly, reporting any malfunctions or maintenance needs.
• Performs groundskeeping as needed, such as snow removal, lawn mowing, weeding, and pruning.
• Documents completed work as necessary in books or computer charting.
• Follows all departmental procedures.
• Safety oriented. Reports and mitigates hazards.
• Patrols hospital building and grounds to prevent fire, theft, vandalism, and illegal entry
• Reports any incidents or unusual situations immediately to department manager or House Supervisor
• Responds to emergency alarms and assists with emergency situations as directed.
• Must portray a positive, courteous, and professional image to patients, families, visitors, co-workers and physicians.
• Able to communicate and receive feedback in a positive manner
• Able to establish and maintain healthy interpersonal relationships with all staff members
• Must be flexible and willing to work different shifts, rotations and call in, under pressure timelines and with limited supervision
• Maintains strict confidentiality regarding knowledge of all patient information (HIPAA), confidential staff and hospital business

Schedule:

Sun-Thurs; 4pm-12:30am

• High School diploma or GED preferred or minimum of one-year related work experience
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.
• Ability to communicate in visual, audible, and/or written form.
• Ability to make standard precaution decisions and apply appropriate PPE.
• Education:
  
  Ability to read, write legibly, and comprehend the written and spoken word in English
• Valid driver's license required
• Must be able to successfully pass a background check
• Experience:
  
  Previous custodial, maintenance, or housekeeping experience preferred

• Custodial and floor care knowledge.
• Basic maintenance skills.
• Basic computer literacy with ability to effectively learn new software programs