Environmental Services Worker II

LOCATION : SAMUEL MAHELONA MEM HOSP | Housekeeping

POSITION STATUS : 1.00 | Permanent

SALARY RANGE : BU01 | BC02

SALARY RATE: $50,640.00 (Annual Salary) based on the FTE

JOB DUTIES : This position is located in the Housekeeping, or Environmental Services, department of Samuel Mahelona Memorial Hospital (SMMH) of Hawai’i Health Systems Corporation (HHSC) Kaua’i Region. The HHSC Kaua’i Region encompasses Kaua’i Veterans Memorial Hospital (KVMH), SMMH, both designated as critical access hospitals (CAH); The Kaua’i Region Clinics; and its affiliates.

The Housekeeping department provides housekeeping services throughout the hospital and personnel quarters, maintaining the hospital in a sanitary condition; cleans infectious and contaminated areas; provides pest control; picks up contaminated and other materials for disposal; and issues linen and office supplies.

The Environmental Services Worker (EVS) II is responsible for performing routine manual tasks to ensure the cleanliness and sanitation of HHSC Kaua’i Region facilities. This role involves heavy lifting, cleaning hard-to-reach areas and equipment, and operating heavy industrial cleaning machinery. Additional duties may be assigned as needed. The position requires flexibility in scheduling, including weekends, holidays, and evenings, and may involve assisting other facility locations within the region to meet operational needs.

The position reports to the Administrative Services Officer I (Regional) (Safety/Environment of Care/EVS), position no. 59875, or its designee.

THE MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS ARE: Applicants must meet all of the following requirements. Please note that unless specifically indicated; the required education and experiences may not be gained concurrently. In addition, qualifying work experiences are based on a 40-hour work week.

EXPERIENCE : None required.

LICENSURE: Current, valid State of Hawai’i type# 3 driver’s license preferred.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• KNOWLEDGE OF : Practices, tools and materials used in janitorial work; knowledge of basic practices in methods of infection control,

· ABILITY TO : Lift and carry heavy furniture and equipment; understand and follow oral and written instructions; perform minor building repair and maintenance tasks; and safely operate heavy industrial type cleaning equipment; reference Material Safety Data Sheet to safely work with departmental chemicals; use small hand tools such as screwdrivers, hammers, and wrenches to perform the daily duties that are assigned; work independently and complete all job assignments on a daily basis preferred.

ALL CIVIL SERVICE JOB VACANCIES WILL BE POSTED FOR A MINIMUM OF TEN (10) CALENDAR DAYS

The Hawaii Health Systems Corporation is an equal opportunity employer and complies with applicable state and federal laws relating to employment practices

QUALITY OF EXPERIENCE: Possession of the required amount of experience will not in itself be accepted as proof of qualification for the position. Overall paid or unpaid experience must have been of such scope and responsibility as to conclusively demonstrate that you have the ability to perform the duties of this position. Provide a detailed description of your duties and responsibilities. If you worked on a part-time basis, indicate the average number of hours worked per week. Please note that experience will be based on a 40-hour workweek. Note: We will not postpone the recruitment process because of your failure to provide accurate and complete information concerning your qualifications.

MERIT OR CIVIL SERVICE SYSTEM: You must meet the minimum qualification requirements, including education, experience, other public employment requirements for State Civil Service employment, and HHSC Standards of Fitness. Only those applicants that are scheduled for an interview with the hiring manager will be contacted.

CITIZENSHIP AND RESIDENCE REQUIREMENT: Applicants must be eligible to work in the U.S. and at the time of appointment intend to reside in the State of Hawaii during the course of employment with the Hawaii Health Systems Corporation.

VETERAN’S PREFERENCE: If you are claiming Veteran’s Preference, you must submit a copy of your DD214 and/or other substantiating documents specifying the periods of your service.

HEALTH AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Applicants must meet the health and physical requirements deemed necessary to effectively and safely perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation. Hawaii Health Systems Corporation is committed to making reasonable accommodations on a case-by-case basis. Applicants seeking reasonable accommodations should be ready to discuss the accommodation sought so that a determination can be made that such accommodation is reasonable and would not cause the employer undue hardship.

MEDICAL/PHYSICAL EXAMINATION REQUIREMENT: Offers of employment will be contingent on successfully passing a pre-employment physical examination, which includes drug screen and other regulatory medical requirements such as, but not limited to, two-step tuberculosis (TB) screen. The cost for physical examinations, except the cost for drug screening, shall be borne by the applicant and not the Hawaii Health Systems Corporation.

CRIMINAL/BACKGROUND, CREDENTIALING CHECKS: Applicable checks will be conducted periodically, and any associated costs may be borne by the applicant. If a job, offer is made or employment is begun prior to completion of all applicable checks, any offer of employment or continued employment is contingent upon satisfactory return of all required checks.

IMPORTANT APPLICATION/EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION

Administrative Review, subsequent appeals : If you do not agree with a decision made by the Employment Office as to your non-qualification or non-selection for a position, you may complete a Request for Administrative Review form (available on the HHSC website) or you may submit a written request within twenty (20) days from the date of your sent notice to the Regional Chief Executive Officer/Designee. Your letter requesting the Administrative Review must include: 1) The job title(s) and recruitment number(s), 2) the specific reason(s) you are requesting the review noting if there is statute or rule violation, and 3) any additional information you want to submit to substantiate your request. If you do not submit your request within the twenty (20) days deadline, no Administrative Review will be conducted. Since the Administrative Review is a prerequisite to subsequent steps, failure to utilize this process will make you ineligible for subsequent appeals. The administrative review, formal complaint and/or appeals hearing will not necessarily postpone the recruitment process and/or rescind a selection. If you do not agree with the Administrative Review, you may file a Formal Compliant and then, if you are still not satisfied, you can appeal to the HHSC Merit Appeals Board.

CONTACT INFORMATION : SAMUEL MAHELONA MEM HOSP is located at 4800 Kawaihau Road, Kapaa, HI 96746. For employment opportunities, please contact KVMH: (808)338-9425 | SMMH: (808)823-4116, email: kauaijobs@hhsc.org or visit our website at https://www.hhsc.org/.

Persons with Disabilities may contact the Recruitment Office to discuss special needs in applying at KVMH: (808)338-9425 | SMMH: (808)823-4116, kauaijobs@hhsc.org.