Environmental Svcs Tech II-FT-Trinity Health Hospital Oakland

Employment Type: Full time Shift: Day Shift Description: Provides timely disinfection of hospital and outbuilding spaces. Will work in a COVID environment wearing proper personal protection when indicated. Will communicate with leaders, patients, family members, physicians, volunteers, and colleagues. Will work every other weekend and holiday. Accountability Objectives: Provide a safe, clean and sanitary environment for patients, visitors and staff. Performs a variety of departmental functions and tasks primarily focused on floor care and sanitation. Additional role includes performing duties as Environmental Services Technician I, according to established department and hospital procedures and policies, using safe work practices and following state and federal regulatory compliance guidelines. Coordinates with department Leadership and Logistics Center to meet the needs of the environmental services needs of the organization. Position Qualifications: Education High School diploma or GED preferred. Ability to read and write required One year of "Environmental Services Technician I" experience or similar experience in a health care setting. One year experience in various applications of floor care cleaning and refinishing, carpet and upholstery cleaning (floor care) and operation and basic repair of various types of departmental equipment including burnisher, scrubber and vacuum. B. Licensure / Certification Valid Drivers License preferred. C Special Skill / Aptitudes Excellent customer service orientation skills necessary in order to deal effectively with various levels of hospital personnel, outside customers and community groups. Ability to bend and stoop, push, pull and manage equipment of up to 250 lbs. and independently lift heavy objects up to 55 lbs. Ability to learn and perform various job related tasks. Ability to work in a health care environment and be sensitive to needs and respect the dignity of patients, visitors and staff. Ability to make decisions for the safety of patients, visitors and staff. Ability to work with others collaboratively within a "team" environment to complete goals and tasks. Ability to modify work plans and priorities to ensure the completion of assignments requested are accomplished to support patient care. Duties include, but are not restricted to the following: moving hospital furnishings to various Hospital Departments and locations, meeting set-up and preparation including full clean (vacuum, dust mop, waste removal and clean tables/marker boards), floor care, waste removal and disposal, walls and ceiling washing, cleaning of sterile procedure area and specialty equipment, removing and hanging cubicles and curtains, using automatic cleaning equipment and cleaning carpet and upholstery. Handles, transports and properly disposes of all hospital solid and regulated waste/ debris, and recycling, following established waste disposal policies and procedures. Reports any non-compliance related to federal and state guidelines. Demonstrates proper handling and utilization of all cleaning chemicals and use, including dilutions. Also, must have working knowledge of all equipment, processes and procedures applicable to all duties to be performed according to the job description, including Technician I job related duties. Knowledgeable of all cleaning chemicals and their use, including dilutions. Also, must have working knowledge of all equipment, processes and procedures applicable to all duties to be performed according to the job description, including Technician I job related duties. Prepares and maintains equipment assigned and immediately reports any malfunctioning equipment to Environmental Service Leadership. Returns all housekeeping materials to appropriate storerooms, janitor closets or storage areas. At the end of each shift, return dirty mops, rags and equipment to assigned areas. Other duties as assigned. RESPONSIBILITIES: Reports for work on time, appropriately dressed in uniform (including Hospital issued technology) and ready to work in assigned area. Communication Devices: Uses SJMO issued technology, software, passwords to ensure colleague has current access to all systems. IE: Email, Bedtracking All breaks must be taken at assigned time in authorized areas, unless prior approval is given from department supervisor. Remains in assigned work area, unless assigned elsewhere. Must notify assigned supervisor to request permission to leave work area. Meets SJMHS Service Excellence Standards. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the competencies/essential functions satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being assigned to this job. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of individuals in the job. Demonstrates and actively promotes an understanding and commitment to the mission of St. Joseph Mercy Oakland through performing behaviors consistent with the Trinity Health Values. Maintains a working knowledge of applicable Federal, State, and Local laws and regulations, the Trinity Health Organizational Integrity Program, including the Standards of Conduct, Code of Ethics, as well as other policies and procedures in order to ensure adherence in a manner that reflects honest, ethical and professional behaviors. Supports and conducts one's self in a manner consistent with customer service expectations. Ability to work weekends and holidays following departmental staffing needs. IMPORTANT INFORMATION: This section describes the anticipated typical means of accomplishing the essential functions of the job. • Should you be unable to accomplish any function, or to perform it in the manner described, you may request reasonable accommodation pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Idaho Human Rights Act. • Your request for reasonable accommodation should be accompanied by a description of how you propose to perform the essential function. • In a typical day, the colleague may sit for 5%, stand for 15%, and walk for 80% of the day; consistent bending/stooping (75-80% of work time). • Position requires ability to navigate Hospital stairwells and tight areas to clean and sanitize environment or equipment. • • Position requires the use of hands for simple and firm grasping and fine manipulating. Position requires high level of mental concentration to attain established deadlines. Working environment includes frequent interruptions. Has potential for exposure to infectious diseases, hazardous waste and chemical Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law. Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion Trinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions. Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity. EOE including disability/veteran