What are the responsibilities and job description for the Environmental Services Custodian position at Ocean View Psychiatric Health Facility?
Environmental Services Custodian
Department: Long Beach, CA
Schedule: Monday-Friday PART TIME
Schedule: Monday-Friday PART TIME
Position Summary
Ocean View Environmental Services Custodians staff play crucial roles on our team. Under the supervision of the Chief Operating Officer and Hospital Administrator, ESCs perform a variety of tasks to ensure that the facility is in a clean, orderly, sanitary, and attractive condition. Staff ensure a safe and clean environment according to OSHA standards. Make a difference by providing quality care alongside us at Ocean View!
Key Responsibilities
- Sweeps, mops, vacuums, buffs, strips, waxes, shampoos, andcleansfloor surfaces.
- Cleans and dusts furniture, closets, telephones, vents and scour, polish and sanitize sinks, counters, stainlesssurfacesand waste receptacles.
- Emptieswaste receptacles;cleanssolid waste containers.
- Wash windows and walls; may remove draperies, rugs, and other bulky items.
- Moves and arranges furniture as needed for cleaning or presentation purposes.
- Reports defective furniture and equipment needed for repairs to the Supervisor.
- Maintains essential equipment and utility closets in a clean and orderly manner.
- Perform tasks usingappropriate infectioncontrol techniques.
Minimum Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalentpreferred.
- Minimum ofsix monthsof experience in ahealthcare, hotel, motel, or similarenvironmentpreferred.
- Strong teamwork and collaboration skills across disciplines and departments.
Preferred Qualifications
- Minimum of six months of experience inbehavioralhealth, healthcare, or hospital setting (role-specific equivalent acceptable).
- Bilingual in English and Spanish, or other languages commonly spoken by the patient population
Benefits
- 401(k) retirement savings plan
- Supportive, team-oriented work environment
- Opportunities for professional growth, training, and advancement within the organization
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance for qualifying employees
Physical & Environmental Requirements
- Frequent walking, standing,twisting, and bending arerequired.
- Mustpossessadequate auditory capacity to communicate clearly and follow verbal instructions.
- May berequiredto lift and carry objects weighing up to 25 pounds.
Environmental Requirements
Depending on assignment of position may be required to work in a locked unit with juveniles, formerly incarcerated, and individuals assigned to guardianship who have complex social, and psycho-social needs; may be assigned to evening or night shift, assigned to work weekends, and to work holidays as needed as Ocean View is a 24-hour, 7 day a week facility and coverage is essential; environment can be noisy and sporadically chaotic, and may be exposed to hostile patients and profanity.
Special Conditions
- Employment is contingent upon successful completion of Live Scan fingerprinting, background check clearance, and verification of required licenses, certifications, and education
- Satisfactory completion of professional reference checks
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States; Ocean View does not provide visa sponsorship for certain roles unless otherwise specified
- Compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations, including California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS), The Joint Commission, and HIPAA standards
- Compliance with all required health screenings and immunizationsin accordance withregulatory guidelines and facility policy, which may include tuberculosis (TB) testing, N95 fit testing, annual trainings, and proof of vaccination for certain communicable diseases
- Availability to work evenings, weekends, holidays, or variable shifts as needed, based on operational or patient care needs
- Demonstrate understandingand becompliant with Patients' Rights, LPS Statutes, and Seclusion and Restraint Protocols.