Environmental Service Attendant -Custodian

Position: Environmental Service Attendant I-Custodian

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Peace Health is seeking an Environmental Service Attendant I for a Per Diem/Relief, 0.00 FTE, Day position. The salary range for this job opening is $19.14 – $28.72. The hiring rate is dependent upon several factors, including but not limited to education, training, work experience, terms of any applicable collective bargaining agreement, seniority, etc.

Job Summary

This position is responsible for cleaning and sanitizing rooms, floors, fixtures and furnishings in the assigned work area following established policies and procedures. Additional responsibilities include performing other miscellaneous housekeeping duties such as replenishing supplies.

Essential Functions

• Ensures assigned areas are cleaned and disinfected according to departmental procedures. This may include dusting, mopping, vacuuming, spot cleaning carpets, washing walls, ceilings, furniture and fixtures, emptying trash, restocking supplies, washing and making beds.
• May set up furniture in conference rooms.
• Maintains housekeeping cart, restock paper receptacles, replace sharps containers, and orders supplies essential to the job. Cleans and stores equipment properly.
• Responds to emergency cleaning needs or housekeeping requirements in a timely manner.
• In clinical areas, communicates with clinical personnel to determine priority of cleaning needs.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications Education

• High School Diploma Preferred or equivalent.

Experience

• Minimum of 1 year Preferred:
  Formal housekeeping experience.
• Preferred:
  Experience in hospital or healthcare setting.

Credentials

• May be required:
  Drivers License.

Skills

• Basic verbal and written communication skills. (Required)
• Ability to work independently without direct supervision. (Required)
• Strong customer service skills. (Required)
• Basic computer skills. (Required)

Working Conditions Lifting

• Continuous moving around area.
• Continuous simple grasping.
• Frequent pushing/pulling: 36 lbs. initial force. 26 lbs. sustained force.
• Frequent reaching/bending/stooping.
• Lifting:
  Frequent 10 lbs‑25 lbs. Seldom 26 lbs‑50 lbs.
• Occasional carrying up to 20 lbs.
• Occasional squatting/kneeling.

Environmental Conditions

• Exposure to biohazard, body fluids and airborne particles.
• Must be able to complete tasks in a noisy environment.
• Exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals.

Mental/Visual

• Vision and hearing required within normal limits (glasses, contacts, hearing aids permitted).
• Ability to communicate and exchange accurate information.

Peace Health is committed to the overall wellbeing of our caregivers. The benefits included in positions less than 0.5 FTE are a 403b retirement plan for caregiver contributions; wellness benefits, discount program, and expanded EAP and mental health program.

For full consideration of your skills and abilities, please attach a current resume with your application.

EEO: [Affirmative Action Employer/Vets/Disabled in accordance with applicable local, state or federal laws.]

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Management and Manufacturing

Industries

Hospitals and Health Care

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