Environmental Service Worker I (Housekeeping) - Temporary - Shift

Environmental Service Worker I (Housekeeping) - Temporary - Shift

Job Category Facilities / Services

Requisition Number ENVIR004300

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• Posted : May 27, 2025
• Full-Time

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Kern Medical has been a community cornerstone since its founding in 1867. Today, we are an acute care teaching center with 222 beds, offering the only advanced trauma care between Fresno and Los Angeles. Kern Medical cares for 15,500 inpatients and 125,000 clinic patients a year.

Position

Environmental Services Worker I (Housekeeping) - Temporary - Shift

Compensation :

The estimated pay for this position is $18.0000 to $22.1377. This reflects only a portion of the total compensation package for this position. Additional compensation may be available for this role through differentials, incentives, and bonuses.

Definition :

Under supervision, performs the janitorial services needed to maintain assigned buildings and surroundings in a clean and orderly condition.

Distinguishing Characteristics :

This is the entry level of the flexible series of Building Services Worker. Building Service Worker I receives on-the-job instruction and supervision in the performance of job duties. Normal work assignments may be performed in close proximity to employees and customers including patients in an acute hospital, as we well as around sensitive, specialized equipment and infectious conditions and hazardous waste. Work may be performed within various locations in a pre-designated geographical location and / or during evenings, nights and weekends. Incumbents may be promoted to the next higher level of Building Services Worker II after acquiring the required training and experience, upon the recommendation of the department head and approval of the Director of Personnel.

Essential Functions :

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Employment Standards :

Some positions may require :

Knowledge of :

Simple arithmetic, including ratios and proportions; knowledge of basic hand tools and electric floor equipment used in janitorial services; ability to follow written and oral instructions; ability to use good body mechanics and follow basic safety practices in the performance of job duties; ability to read and understand labels on containers and supplies.

Ability to :

Communicate effectively with staff, co-workers and supervisors about completed and pending tasks;

Incumbents at Kern Medical must also be willing to work around infectious conditions and hazardous wastes; the ability to interact effectively with patients, visitors and hospital staff and to perform their work duties in a customer service oriented manner; the ability to understand and comply with defined procedures which minimize the possibility of contamination; the ability to understand and comply with cleaning regulations imposed by external regulatory agencies; and the ability to maintain and respect patient confidentiality.

Incumbents are required to work with a variety of hazardous materials, and may be exposed to infectious waste, noxious fumes, dust and loud noises.

Supplemental :

A background check may be required for this classification.

All Kern Medical employees are designated "Disaster Service Workers". In the event of a disaster or civil disorder, all Kern Medical employees are to remain at work or to report to work in a safe and practicable manner.

If position responsibilities require driving a personal vehicle, then possession of a current valid California Driver's License and adherence to the Kern County Hospital Authority Vehicle Use and Driving Standard Policy (ENG-EC-119) is required.

If position responsibilities require driving a vehicle owned, leased or rented by Kern Medical, then possession of a current valid California Driver's license, a signed authorization for Release of Drivers Record Information and adherence to the Kern County Hospital Authority Vehicle Use and Driving Standard Policy (ENG-EC-119) is required.

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Experience

Preferred

1 year : 1 year :

Previous hospital janitorial experience preferred.

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Equal Opportunity Employer

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