JOB SUMMARY

To ensure a safe environment for patients, personnel and visitors to the Hospital. To maintain a clean and orderly hospital physical plant and grounds. Supports the philosophy, objectives and goals of Houston Physicians Hospital.

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QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school graduate or equivalent
• (1) one year experience in institutional cleaning

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE

Category I exposure to bloodborne pathogens, frequent exposure to chemical hazards and may encounter radiation hazards.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for handling of all trash in and outside Hospital. Will bag in appropriate bags and follow established guidelines for infectious waste and disposal.
• Follows proper procedures regarding exposure to Category I tasks.
• Follows proper procedures for handling hazardous waste materials.
• Responsible for transport of dirty linen in the Hospital.
• Ability to follow written or oral instructions. Ability to work well with others, present a neat appearance and pleasant manner.
• Takes on additional duties as asked by the Facilities Manager or Lead.
• Responsible for requesting housekeeping supplies from the Facilities Manager or Lead.
• Informs Facilities Manager of any noted malfunctions of equipment.
• Assists in stocking Housekeeping supplies.
• Able to perform minor maintenance needs such as, replace light bulbs, unstop toilets, change ceiling tile.
• Able to work around and use cleaning chemicals
• Assists in maintaining all restrooms in the hospital and stocks supplies needed such as soap, paper towels, and toilet paper.
• Vacuum all carpeted areas as needed.
• Cleans all windows on an as needed basis.
• Will follow scheduled cleaning duties as outlined in guidelines.
• Ability to operate safely, Leaf Blower, rake, shovel, Shears and any other grounds maintenance tools needed.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job the employee is frequently required to sit, converse, and listen; use hands to touch, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and to reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
• The employee must be able to lift and/or carry over 20 pounds on a regular basis and be able to push/pull over 25 pounds on a regular basis.
• The employee must be able to stand and/or walk at least five hours per day.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.