Utility Worker

Overview

JOB SUMMARY: 

Serves patients by cleaning and sanitizing assigned areas. Protects building surfaces, fixtures and furnishings. 

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: 

Ability to read 10th grade level. 

High school diploma or GED equivalent preferred. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 

1. Follows hospital and departmental policies and procedures and contributes to the overall quality of services. Assumes responsibility for keeping informed about changes in policies and procedures. 

2. Maintains building and decks by dusting and sanitizing furniture, equipment, mirrors and fixtures. Washes windows, walls, ceilings, vents and light fixtures. Sweeps, scrubs. Vacuums and shampoos carpet. Cleans elevators and stairwells. Maintains entrances and reports repairs. 

3. Removes waste by emptying trash containers, changes sharps containers, transports solid waste to compactors, bales cardboard, and recycles material. 

4. Keeps cleaning equipment operational by following operational instructions. Cleans equipment after each use and notifies Supply/Equipment Technician of repairs when needed. Verifies equipment is safe to use. 

5. Maintains safe working environment by complying with procedures, rules and regulations. 

6. Provides quality services by documenting cleaning actions, noting areas requiring additional care or monitoring, informs Supervisor of incomplete work, communicates between shifts, and meets Departmental Quality Standards. 

7. Maintains technical knowledge and ensures cost containment by attending training as scheduled. Reads labels and technical updates, uses chemicals and supplies appropriately, and maintains equipment. 

SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS: 

Ability to operate all cleaning equipment Cheerful, friendly personality Caring, helpful attitude Possess initiative and 'can do' nature 

WORK ENVIRONMENT: 

Temperature extremes. Works around foul odors. Fast paced environment.