ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES WORKER

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

The employee in this classification, under the supervision of an assigned supervisor, is responsible for cleaning and servicing all areas of the Facility; performs related duties as assigned.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Cleans baseboards, floors, doors, doorframes, blinds and light switches, elevators, corridors, stairwells, handrails, solariums, resident rooms, bathroom and shower rooms with solutions in assigned areas.
• Cleans and maintains valance units in assigned areas.
• Cleans and maintains ceilings, ceiling fixtures and air vents in assigned areas.
• Cleans drinking fountains, sinks, chrome fixtures, mirrors and toilets.
• Washes walls, windows, windowsills, furniture, including resident beds, and equipment.
• Empties trash containers and replaces trash container liners in assigned areas.
• Moves and arranges furniture and equipment in an orderly fashion on the Facility premises.
• Cleans and maintains Environmental Services storerooms, closets and equipment.
• Stocks restrooms with necessary paper products; cleans, fills and maintains soap in assigned areas.
• Maintains inventory; requests cleaning supplies and equipment as needed.
• Operates standard cleaning equipment such as: brooms and mops, mop pail and wringer, vacuum cleaners and other facility maintenance equipment.
• Lifts, moves and carries equipment and supplies that weigh up to 50 pounds; pushes and pulls equipment and supplies that weigh up to 100 pounds.
• May be required to clean and service areas other than those regularly assigned.
• Removes linens and soiled materials from the Nursing Units, as directed.

EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

• Possession of a high school diploma or a certificate of successful completion of the General Education Development Test.
• This is an entry level position; no prior experience is required.
• Previous cleaning experience in a healthcare setting is preferred.
• Successful completion of the probationary period for the position of Environmental Services Worker I.
• Be physically able to perform the essential function of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Knowledge of environmental supplies, equipment and procedures.
• Effective written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to maintain the confidentiality of residents, staff and Facility guests.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, residents, and residents’ families.
• Ability to make minor and routine repairs.
• Ability to conduct oneself with tact and courtesy.

Martha T. Berry employees who are applying must meet the following 3 criteria:

1. No more than 5 absences in the last 12 months.

2. No more than 1 written discipline in the last 24 months.

3. Applicants must pass any required job specific testing.

The statements contained in this position description are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed.

Salary : $15 - $17