Porter - Surgical Services

Job Description

Position Summary: Responsible for daily housekeeping activities to ensure clean, sanitary, orderly and attractive conditions where cleaning is not provided within the outside contracted services.

Essential Functions & Job Responsibilities:

• Checks with supervisor or designee on a daily basis to confer on special cleaning needs, problems and work orders
• Ensures floors, walls and other building areas are free from dirt, dust and other debris. Ensures outside trash containers are emptied
• Assembles cleaning supplies and equipment and cleans floors, rooms and offices following established schedules and methods. Replaces disposables
• Assists in cleaning emergency spills as observed or requested. Sanitizes and sterilizes exam rooms and procedure room areas
• Washes ceilings, wall floors, lights, windows, fixtures, mirrors, counters, office equipment and vents
• Mops floors in uncarpeted office and rooms
• Notifies supervisor when housekeeping supplies are running low and assist with supplies order replacements
• Maintains equipment in clean and orderly manner, restock supplies as needed
• Identifies and reports any unsafe/unsanitary conditions to supervisor
• During inclement weather assist with outside maintenance tasks such as shoveling and sanding
• Performs other duties and special projects as assigned

Education/Qualifications:

• High school diploma
• 1-2 years' experience in housekeeping (preferably within a healthcare setting)
• Valid NYS driver's license
• Knowledge of housekeeping functions and standards, including safety and sanitation
• Knowledge of cleaning methods, materials and equipment
• Knowledge of common safety hazards to identify potential safety problems
• Skill in operating housekeeping equipment and machines and cleaning clinic areas
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff and patients

Pay Range: $17.02 - $20.58 Hourly

The provided compensation range is based on industry standards and salary determinations will be made based on numerous factors including but not limited to years of experience and location of position.