EVS - Housekeeper On Call - Wright Patterson AFB

Job Title: Housekeeper

Location: Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio

Rate of Pay: $25.05 per hour

Anticipated Schedule: Sunday – Saturday

Shift Assignment: 2nd Shift (4:00 PM – 11:30 PM), On-Call Status

General Summary:

This position reports to the Environmental Services Director and Assistant Director. The Housekeeper performs special cleaning projects as well as daily cleaning duties in accordance with HHS standard procedures of the housekeeping department and hospital objectives. Assigned areas may include patient rooms, nursing units, surgical areas, administrative offices, laboratory areas, waiting areas, and public restrooms.

This is an on-call position and will often be a 7-8 hour shift, but shift times and work days may vary to cover the needs of the facility.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Cleans and disinfects patient rooms, beds, gurneys, examination tables, restrooms, offices, and other common areas within the hospital environment to established standards.
• Performs terminal cleaning of patient rooms and special procedure rooms in accordance with standard procedures.
• Collects and disposes of regular trash, RMW (Regulated Medical Waste), and recycle materials.
• Collects and removes soiled linen into the appropriate bin.
• Replenishes hand soap, hand sanitizer, and other supplies as needed.
• Dust mops floors with microfiber using standard operating procedure.
• Wet mops floors with disinfectant using microfiber material following standard operating procedure.
• Handles various types of cleaning chemicals in compliance with applicable regulations and utilizing appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Dusts all horizontal and vertical surfaces, furniture, spot washes walls, cleans and polishes fixtures, air vents, handrails, blinds, windows and sills, and other items as required.
• Reports any conditions requiring maintenance attention or repair to immediate supervisor.
• Performs daily cleaning procedures in accordance with HHS training standards.
• Records work completed on the Area Assignment Checklist.
• Polices assigned area at the beginning of each shift.
• Responds to Housekeeping pages.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Experience and Skill Requirements:

• Ability to handle and interact with all chemicals used (e.g., bleach, wax, Virex, etc.).
• Ability to work weekends, holidays, and other hours as needed per assigned area.
• Communication skills in English required.
• Obtain and maintain required certifications.

Work Environment:

• Capable of standing, walking, squatting, bending, twisting, kneeling, and reaching continuously throughout a shift.
• Capable of pushing and pulling a maid cart, linen cart, or various equipment (over 100 lbs.) continuously throughout a shift.
• Able to lift 0-40 lbs. frequently.
• Attendance is required to be successful in this position.

Pre-Employment Requirements:

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment background check and drug screening. Employees must be able to obtain and maintain any base access credentials required by the installation.

This job description is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)