Environmental Services Technician Housekeeping

Housekeeping Job at Intermountain Health McKay-Dee Hospital

This position is responsible for performing general housekeeping tasks to maintain the facility and associated buildings in a sanitary, safe, and attractive condition and to meet hospital and Joint Commission standards. Full-time (40 hrs/wk) - Shift is for swing shift position, (3:00pm - 11:30pm). Will include rotating weekends and assigned holidays. 1st week will be mandatory training during day shift (8:00am - 5:00pm Monday-Friday). This position will be a float position. Areas they could be assigned to are Emergency Department, Operating Rooms, and Discharges depending on the need of the hospital. Needs to be able to work independently in a fast paced environment. Attention to detail. Be able to communicate with colleagues on issues.

Essential Functions:

• Clean and disinfect assigned areas using department cleaning procedures.
• Uses cleaning chemicals properly according to Joint Commission and OSHA standards.
• Understands procedures and properly disposes of infectious waste and trash.
• Handles and cleans up emergency spills per department guideline, Joint Commission, and OSHA standards.
• Follows all infection prevention practices.
• Maintains work and storage areas following established policy and procedures to ensure safety.

Skills:

• Cleaning
• Using chemicals properly
• Reading Labels
• Communication
• Ability to work independently
• Working safely

Qualifications:

• Demonstrated communication skills to include differentiating color-coded labels and/or chemicals as well as following written and/or verbal directions.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule when needed to meet the needs of the department.
• Demonstrated professional housekeeping experience. (Preferred)

Physical Requirements:

• Ongoing need for employee to see and read information, labels, monitors, identify equipment and supplies, and be able to assess customer needs.
• Frequent interactions with customers require employee to communicate as well as understand spoken information, alarms, needs, and issues quickly and accurately.
• Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to manipulate complex and delicate equipment with precision and accuracy. This includes frequent computer, phone, and cable set-up and use.
• Expected to lift and utilize full range of movement to transport, pull, and push equipment. Will also work on hands and knees and bend to set-up, troubleshoot, lift, and carry supplies and equipment. Typically includes items of varying weights, up to and including heavy items.

Location: Intermountain Health McKay-Dee Hospital

Work City: Ogden

Work State: Utah

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience. $17.25 - $22.43

We care about your well-being – mind, body, and spirit – which is why we provide our caregivers a generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged.

Intermountain Health is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.