Environmental Svcs Tech- Lead

Northern Light Inland Hospital

Department: Environmental Services

Position is located: Inland Hospital

Work Type: Full Time

Hours Per Week: 40.00

Work Schedule: 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM

Summary:

Cleans and services assigned building areas; moves furniture, equipment, hospital waste, and supplies in and around assigned areas. Works to ensure that the Hospital is clean and safe for patients, visitors and other employees.

Responsibilities:

• Dustmops, mops, buffs, strips, and waxes floors. Runs buffers, wet vacuums, and automatic floor scrubber

• Vacuums and shampoos carpets and upholstery. Runs vacuums and carpet Extractor and spotter.

• Washes walls, windows, light fixtures, and vents., as assigned

• Must be able to work with germicidal and other cleaning detergents.

• Changes cubicle and window curtains, as needed

• Moves furniture as required.

• Gathers trash and dirty linens, as needed or assigned

• Does Courier runs to downtown vendors or to outlying towns.

• Sets up Conference Rooms for meetings, as needed

• Must be able and willing to clean isolation rooms according to established guidelines, as needed

• Must be able to follow established safety methods and procedures as outlined in organizational and department policies.

• Must possess knowledge of cleaning techniques for each type of floor surface.

• Must possess the ability to work independently and maintain productivity.

Other Information:

Competencies and Skills

• Achieves Results: Sets high standards for their own outcomes and seizes opportunities to engage others towards objectives. Consistently moves forward with direct actions in order to attain or exceed objectives. Manages their own time effectively to accomplish assigned tasks. Successfully prioritizes multiple projects and duties as needed.

• Behaves with Integrity and Builds Trust: Acts consistently in line with the core values, commitments and rules of conduct. Leads by example and tells the truth. Does what they say they will, when and how they say they will, or communicates an alternate plan.

• Cultivates Respect: Treats others fairly, embraces and values differences, and contributes to a culture of diversity, inclusion, empowerment and cooperation.

• Demonstrates Adaptability: Learns quickly when facing a new problem or unfamiliar task; is flexible in their approach with changing priorities and ambiguity. Manages change effectively and does not give up during adversity. Capable of changing one's behavioral style and/or views in order to attain a goal. Absorbs new information readily and puts it into practice effectively.

• Effectively Communicates: Listens, speaks and writes appropriately, using clear language. Communication methods are fitting to the message(s), audience, and situation and follow-ups are regular and timely. Shows that important (non-) verbal information is absorbed and understood and asks further questions to clarify when necessary. Expresses ideas and views clearly to others and has ability to adjust use of language to the audiences' level.

• Exercises Sound Judgment & Decision Making: Understands and processes complex information, which allows for appropriate and accountable conclusions. Does not react too quickly or slowly. Balances facts, goals, and potential approaches taking the appropriate criteria into account. Makes active decisions and commits oneself by communicating confidently and respectfully.

• Fosters Accountability: Creates and participates in a work environment where people hold themselves and others accountable for processes, results and behaviors. Takes appropriate ownership not only of successes but also mistakes and works to correct them in a timely manner. Demonstrates understanding that we all work as a team and the quality and timeliness of work impacts everyone involved.

• Practices Compassion: Exhibits genuine care for people and is available and ready to help; displays a deep awareness of and strong willingness to relieve the suffering of others.

• Promotes Health and Safety: Promotes a healthy and safe environment for patients, employees and visitors. Advocates and models healthy physical and mental health behaviors even in challenging circumstances. Sets high quality standards and strives for continuous improvement and quality assurance by reporting and encouraging others to report near misses and safety issues.

Education

• Required No Minimum Requirement

Working Conditions

• Potential exposure to hazardous materials.

• Potential exposure to noise levels being uncomfortable.

• Prolonged periods of standing.

• Prolonged periods of walking.

• Potential exposure to very hot or cold temperatures.