Environmental Services Worker II

HI:

Kauai:

Waimea:

Kauai Veterans Mem Hosp | Service and Maintenance Workers | Temporary/Full-time

54,408 USD per year

Posted 5 days ago

POSITION STATUS : 1.00 | Temporary

SALARY RANGE :BU01 | BC02

SALARY RATE: $54,408.00 (Annual Salary) based on the FTE

JOB DUTIES :This position is located in the Housekeeping, or Environmental Services (EVS), department of Kaua’i Veterans Memorial Hospital (KVMH) of Hawai’i Health Systems Corporation (HHSC) Kaua’i Region. The HHSC Kaua’i Region encompasses Kaua’i Veterans Memorial Hospital (KVMH) and Samuel Mahelona Memorial Hospital (SMMH), both designated as critical access hospitals (CAH), as well as the Kaua’i Region Clinics and its affiliated entities.

The Housekeeping department plays a vital role in maintaining a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for patients, staff, and visitors. This department is responsible for the thorough cleaning and sanitization of patient rooms, operating rooms, restrooms, and common areas, ensuring adherence to stringent infection control standards. Housekeeping staff regularly manage waste disposal, including hazardous materials, in compliance with health regulations. Additionally, they restock supplies, such as linens and toiletries, and respond promptly to urgent cleaning requests to support the overall operations of the hospital.

The department collaborates closely with healthcare teams to enhance patient comfort and safety, contributing significantly to the hospital's mission of providing high-quality care.

The EVS Worker II performs routine manual tasks to ensure that HHSC Kaua’i Region facilities are maintained in a clean and sanitary condition. This role includes heavy lifting, cleaning areas and equipment that are difficult to access, operating heavy industrial cleaning equipment, and undertaking other related duties as assigned. The position involves rotating shifts and may require scheduling for extended hours, including weekends, holidays, and evenings.

The individual in this role may also travel to assist at other facility locations within the region to meet operational needs.

The position reports to the Administrative Services Officer I (Safety/Environment of Care/EVS), position number 59875, or their designee.

THE MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS ARE: Applicants must meet all of the following requirements. Please note that unless specifically indicated, the required education and experiences may not be gained concurrently. In addition, qualifying work experiences are based on a 40-hour work week. Applicants are required to provide evidence of education, certification, and licensure.

EDUCATION:A high school diploma, GED, or equivalent is preferred. Relevant substitutions may be considered.

EXPERIENCE: None required.

CERTIFICATION: None required.

LICENSURE: A current State of Hawai’i type #3 driver’s license is preferred.

DESIRED

SKILLS:

• Knowledge of
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  Practices, tools, and materials used in janitorial work; basic practices in methods of infection control, housekeeping protocols and procedures, and safety handling and disposal of waste is preferred.
• Ability to
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  Lift and carry heavy furniture and equipment; understand and follow oral and written instructions; perform minor building repair and maintenance tasks; and safely operate heavy industrial-type cleaning equipment; reference Material Safety Data Sheets to safely work with departmental chemicals; use small hand tools such as screwdrivers, hammers, and wrenches to perform assigned daily duties; work independently; and complete all job assignments daily is preferred.

ALL CIVIL SERVICE JOB VACANCIES WILL BE POSTED FOR A MINIMUM OF TEN (10) CALENDAR DAYS

The Hawaii Health Systems Corporation is an equal opportunity employer and complies with applicable state and federal laws relating to employment practices

QUALITY OF

EXPERIENCE:

Possession of the required amount of experience will not in itself be accepted as proof of qualification for the position. Overall paid or unpaid experience must have been of such scope and responsibility as to conclusively demonstrate that you have the ability to perform the duties of this position. Provide a detailed description of your…