Environmental Service Worker I

5 months ago


Bakersfield, United States Kern Medical Full time

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.

  • Extra-help employment has a limited term (up to 9 months).
  • Health Benefits coverage may be offered.
  • Shift Differentials vary per classification.
Position: Environmental Services Worker I (Housekeeping) - Temporary - Shift

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:
  • Interacts with the public, patients, visitors and other staff in accordance with customer service standards;
  • Completes tasks with an attitude of teamwork and cooperation in accordance with department procedures and standards;
  • Uses precautionary and protective measures to avoid self-exposure and cross-contamination;
  • Handles and disposes of contaminated trash according to established procedures;
  • Maintains and respects patient and customer confidentiality.
  • Sweeps, mops, strips and waxes floors and stairways using various types of floor care equipment;
  • Vacuums, spot cleans, removes stains and shampoos carpets;
  • Empties and cleans trash receptacles and operates trash compactor;
  • Cleans, dusts and polishes furniture and woodwork; washes windows, walls, ceilings and a variety of window coverings;
  • Cleans and disinfects restroom fixtures and drinking fountains; refills restroom containers and dispensers;
  • Disinfects offices, workstations and public areas when an infectious condition has been reported;
  • Uses precautionary and protective measures to avoid self-exposure and cross-contamination;
  • Assists in setting up, breaking down and moving folding tables; moves and arranges furniture and equipment;
  • Turns out lights; locks doors and windows; replaces light bulbs; and reports the need for repairs;
  • Moves wheeled furniture racks;
  • Carries, erects and climbs folding ladders;
  • Lifts folding chairs overhead;
  • Pushes a supply cart on wheels;
  • Lifts and carries cases of supplies;
  • Lifts crowd control turn-style poles in buckets of cement for placement on a cart;
  • Adheres to standards imposed by regulatory agencies; performs normal work assignments in close proximity to patients, visitors and hospital staff, and to infectious conditions and hazardous waste;
  • Disinfects patient isolation rooms following discharge without knowledge of the specific diagnosis, which may include AIDS, tuberculosis, or hepatitis; changes contaminated linens and cleans unoccupied beds;
  • Cleans operating rooms and other special procedure areas to provide a sterile environment;
Other Functions:
  • Performs other related functions as required.
Employment Standards:

Some positions may require:
  • Possession of a valid Class C California Drivers License.
  • Candidates may be required to pass a thorough background investigation. Except for minor traffic violations, misdemeanor and felony convictions may be disqualifying.
  • Any combination of training and experience that will provide the following knowledge, skills and abilities:


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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