UMH Sparrow Eaton Hospital - Environmental Service Tech/Housekeeper

Job Opportunity

Job ID: 54688

Positions Location: Charlotte, MI Job Description General Purpose of Job:

Description

Positions Location: Charlotte, MI

Job Description

General Purpose of Job

Performs a variety of tasks involved in the cleaning of patient rooms, staff work areas, and common areas.

Essential Duties

• Selects cleaning materials and supplies from designated area and transports to work area.
• Cleans and disinfects assigned patient rooms, staff work areas, and common areas. Duties include, but are not limited to, dusting furniture, sweeping/mopping floors, vacuuming rugs, removing trash and soiled linens, changing linens, cleaning fixtures, and washing windows.
• Washes and polishes sinks, showers, mirrors, and similar fixtures/equipment. Replenishes supplies of soap, paper towels, toilet paper, and other dispensable items.
• Stocks and delivers linens to designated areas.
• Notifies supervisor of needed repairs.
• Keeps equipment, supplies and cart in a clean and orderly condition.
• Shampoos carpets as directed.
• Strips, waxes and polishes floors as directed.
• Identifies cause and determines method of removing stains from floors, carpets and furniture using a variety of cleaning supplies and equipment.
• Assumes responsibility for delivering, ordering, and stocking linen to all departments.
• Attends staff meetings and in-service programs.
• Uses PPE as required.
• Supports and serves a role model for our mission, vision, values, and customer service initiatives Adheres to the organization’s policies & procedures, and compliance guidelines.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

General Requirements

• None

Work Experience

• No prior work related experience

Education

• High school diploma or GED

Specialized Knowledge and Skills

• Knowledge and understanding of general cleaning methods, materials and equipment • Knowledge of regulatory standards and hospital policies applicable to the environmental services function including infection control and safety practices • Ability to read and understand labels and instructions on cleaning solutions and equipment • Interpersonal skills necessary to communicate in a pleasant manner with staff, patients and their families, and visitors while performing housekeeping tasks • Physical ability to continuously stand/walk/bend/reach/stoop/kneel/ crouch/lift, remove trash and soiled linens, and properly utilize required equipment • Demonstrates ability to use a keyboard as may be required to perform the essential duties of the job

University of Michigan Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.

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Job Family

Service/Support/Skilled Maintenance

Requirements

Shift Variable

Degree Type / Education Level High School / GED

Status Full-time

Facility Sparrow Eaton Hospital

Experience Level New Grad