Environmental Svcs Worker

SUMMARY

Under general direction, performs work involving organizing, directing and coordinating the overall operations for Environmental Services operations.

• Sweeps, strips, waxes, buffs, seals and wet-and-dry mops floors
• Vacuums, spot cleans and shampoos rugs and carpeting
• Washes and dusts windows, screens, light fixtures, furniture, ledges and walls
• Empties wastebaskets and ash trays
• Cleans and disinfects lavatory facilities and replenishes supplies
• Moves furniture in order to clean
• Picks up trash, empties contaminated materials into special containers and hauls to trash area
• Cleans and washes equipment and keeps supply closet orderly and clean
• Performs emergency clean ups
• Mixes detergent solutions
• Prepares linen and trash for delivery to Staging area-soiled utility rooms (linen and trash are bagged according to specific guidelines)
• Strips patient beds and OR tables
• Terminally cleans discharge patient rooms and Operating Rooms
• Washes walls, fixtures, cabinets, overhead lights and sinks in the rooms
• Dusts high ledges, vents and railings
• Dry mops and washes floors and corridors
• Empties, cleans and relines waste receptacles
• Cleans and vacuums the Doctor’s Lounge
• Surface cleans all areas deemed necessary for cleaning
• Removes intubation blade and brings to an area for decontamination
• Performs related work as required, but only after appropriate training

Minimum Qualifications: Equivalent to two years of high school or an approved equivalent combination of training and experience.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities:

• Ability to follow oral and written instructions
• Ability to deal effectively with patients, visitors and other personnel
• Ability to work independently in performing routine tasks
• Ability to keep simple records
• Ability to perform tasks involving prolonged standing, pushing, pulling, climbing and stooping

Preferred Qualifications: Previous housekeeping experience.