Project Technician Evenings 30 Hours 5PM-1130PM Monday-Friday-(3300138)
Description
GENERAL SUMMARY / OVERVIEW STATEMENT :
In addition to performing any or all of the tasks performed by the Environmental Services Aide I, this position performs project work not normally a part of the daily cleaning routine.
This position also performs specialized cleaning procedures for critical care areas such as operating rooms, dialysis, emergency services and ICU’s.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :
- Completes work in assigned areas by cleaning, sanitizing, and polishing environmental surfaces according to departmental and hospital policies & procedures
- Cleans (on a daily & routine basis) horizontal & vertical surfaces including (but not limited to) patient rooms, lavatories, offices, corridors, stairwells, elevators, treatment rooms, special care areas, conference rooms, locker rooms, lounges, and public areas
- Uses a variety of chemicals and equipment including (but not limited to) germicidal detergent, bleach, window cleaner, all purpose cleaner, stripper, floor finish, bucket / wringer, floor machine, vacuum cleaner, carpet extractor, and a variety of hand tools
- Empties / relines soiled laundry, waste & RMW containers according to department procedures. Contains & transports soiled laundry, waste & RMW to disposal site.
- Cleans & prepares post-discharge patient rooms according to department procedures
- Periodically removes & re-hangs window curtains & cubicle curtains
- Uses mechanical equipment & specialized processes to clean, strip, refinish & burnish hard-surface flooring. Shampoos & extracts carpeting
- Performs specialized cleaning in critical areas requiring aseptic technique and complex processes
- Routinely moves furniture / equipment utilizing dollies and hand carts
- Secures dysfunctional equipment against unauthorized use. Reports breakdowns to supervisor
- Performs other similar or related duties that may be assigned or as necessary.
- May be present in secure medication storage areas and are allowed incidental access to medications.
Qualifications
Basic ability to speak and understand English (oral & written)
SKILLS / ABILITIES / COMPETENCIES REQUIRED :
Requires physical ability to bend, stoop, reach & climb ladders. Must be able to lift in excess of 50lbs several times per shift (.
waste & soiled laundry handling). Must be able to perform repetitive motions in the process of drymopping, wet mopping, vacuuming, and hand scrubbing.
Must be able to operate & control high-powered equipment.
Requires moderate level of verbal communication skills to interact with patients, visitors & staff, often under stressful situations
Requires technical knowledge of general & specialized cleaning procedures & products
WORKING CONDITIONS :
Modern, updated facilities with exposure to blood, vomit, feces, urine, dirt, fumes & odors
- Denotes essential functions