Facilities Technician

Summary

GENERAL SUMMARY OF DUTIES: The role of Facilities is to provide a clean, safe and friendly environment for all patients, visitors, and staff. Housekeeping functions are performed according to established Mid-State Health Center (MSHC) procedures in accordance with state and federal regulations. Part time position 15 hours per week Monday - Friday.

                                                                                      

Duties

 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Clean assigned departmental and common areas according to established work schedule and procedures.
2. Maintain clean, safe and hazard free hallways and walkways.
3. Demonstrate safe, appropriate, and efficient use of housekeeping equipment and cleaning products.
4. Gather and dispose of trash and waste materials according to procedure.
5. Monitor cleaning equipment and supplies and report needs.
6.  Identify and report maintenance or safety needs.
7. Attend mandatory training and meetings.
8. Adhere to all behavioral and safety practices.
9. Some travel between locations will be required.
10. Other duties as assigned by the Facilities Manager.

Requirements

EDUCATION:  High School or GED preferred.

Knowledge of Occupational Safety Health Administration (OSHA) standards, Blood Borne Pathogens and Infection Control to be completed prior to or within one week of hire.

 

EXPERIENCE:   Prior housekeeping experience in a health care facility is preferred.

 

LICENSES and CERTIFICATIONS: Valid state drivers license and auto insurance.

 

KNOWLEDGE and ABILITIES: 

1.    Ability to interact effectively with people of varied educational, socioeconomic and ethnic backgrounds, skill levels and value systems.

2.    Work with frequent interruptions; be a team player and promote a positive work environment. 

3.    Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize tasks.

 

PHYSICAL/MENTAL DEMANDS: Work may require hand and foot dexterity for office machine operation, stooping, bending, mobility to complete errands or deliveries, or sitting for extended periods of time. Occasionally lifts and carries items weighing up to 75 pounds. Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range. Requires manual and finger dexterity; for things such as typing, using calculator, and eye-hand coordination.

 

ENVIRONMENTAL/WORKING CONDITIONS: Work is performed indoors, outdoors, and is subject to environmental and seasonal weather conditions. May involve travel between both office facilities.

Work may be stressful at times with occasional interruptions. Contact may involve exposure to communicable illnesses and potentially contaminated work surfaces.