Environmental Services Technician - Echo Cliffs Health Center

Navajo Preference Employment Act

In accordance with Navajo Nation and federal law, TCRHCC has implemented an affirmative Action Plan pursuant to the Navajo Preference in Employment Act. Pursuant to this Plan and corresponding TCRHCC Policy, applicants who meet the necessary qualifications for this position and (1) are enrolled members of the Navajo Nation, Hopi Tribe, or San Juan Southern Paiute Tribe will be given preference in hiring and employment for this position, (2) are legally married to enrolled members of the Navajo Nation, Hopi Tribe, or San Juan Southern Paiute Tribe and meet residency requirements will be given secondary preference, and (3) are enrolled members of other federally-recognized American Indian Tribes will be given tertiary preference.

High School Diploma or GED

Minimum three (3) months of general housekeeping experience using common housecleaning implements such as mops, floor waxes and scouring pads to keep areas clean and well serviced

Must have a current driver’s license without restrictions and maintain throughout employment:
Class D

A record of satisfactory performance in all prior and current employment as evidenced by positive employment references from previous and current employers. All employment references must address and indicate success in each one of the following areas:

• Positive working relationships with others
• Possession of high ethical standards and no history of complaints
• Reliable and dependable; reports to work as scheduled without excessive absences
• Proper techniques for protecting self and patients from pathogenic agents
• Understands the standards and precautions of infection control
• Must have the ability to read, write, understand and follow written and verbal instructions
• Must be able to work with little or no supervision
• Completion of above-satisfactory scores on all job interviews, demonstrating to the satisfaction of the interviewees and TCRHCC that the applicant can perform the essential functions of the job
• Successful completion of and positive results from all background and reference checks, including positive employment references from authorized representatives of past and current employers demonstrating to the satisfaction of TCRHCC a record of satisfactory performance and that the applicant can perform the essential functions of the job
• Successful completion of fingerprint clearance requirements, physical examinations, and other screenings indicating that the applicant is qualified to be employed by TCRHCC and demonstrating to the satisfaction of TCRHCC that the applicant can perform the essential functions of the job
• Submission of all required employment-related documents, applications, resumes, references, and other required Information free of false, misleading, or incomplete information, as determined by TCRHCC.

The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Requires the ability to prolonged periods of standing; walking; sitting; talking or hearing; use of hands to finger, handle, or feel; push/pull; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and reach with hands and arms. Must be able to taste and smell. This position does require the ability to lift up to 50 pounds frequently and occasionally may be required to lift up to and above 100 pounds using correct judgement, assistance and body mechanics.

Moderate heavy physical effort is required continuously in performance of manual cleaning tasks. Must be able to perform prolong periods of repetitive motion actions using both feet and hands. Must be able to repetitively for prolong periods complete grasping simple/light; grasping firm/heavy; and fine dexterity with both hands. Must be able to withstand moderate noise level and be able to hear alarms on equipment;

client calls; instructions from physicians/department staff; and overhead speaker calls/announcements. Position requires the ability to see close, distant, in color, peripheral vision, depth perception, with the ability to adjust focus as needed.

Must be able to prioritize and use good judgment. Must be flexible as schedule changes and high demands verbally requested in assigned areas need to be met.

Position can expect to work over ½ the time in wet, humid non-weather-related condition; work near moving mechanical parts; and be subject to vibrations from machinery. May also require working 1/3 of time intermittently with Toxic or caustic chemicals;
Outdoor weather conditions;
Extreme cold or heat non-weather related; risk of electrical shock; and risk of radiation exposure. This position is also working in prolonged exposure to potential infection diseases.