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- Performs cleaning functions in assigned areas following established schedule, using prescribed methods, and the 7-Step Cleaning Procedure
- Empties and cleans waste receptacle as needed, removes trash and relines baskets
- Removes all soiled linen and delivers to soiled linen chute or soiled linen room
- Dusts high horizontal surfaces above shoulder height, including lights, vents, curtain rods, ceiling vents, etc.
- Wipes and disinfects all horizontal surfaces, furniture, window sills, ledges, railings and equipment as specified
- Mops and dries floors in rooms, corridors, stairs, elevators and offices; cleans and polishes kick-plates
- Vacuums all carpets as scheduled in assigned areas using either an upright or canister vacuum cleaner
- Spot cleans walls, cabinet sides, windows, doors and door frames; polishes metal surfaces
- Cleans restroom fixtures including sinks, feminine hygiene containers, urinals, toilets, tubs, showers and mirrors
- Polishes chrome/metal fixtures; runs water in the showers/sinks for ten minutes; ensures the emergency pull cord is hanging without touching the floor, instead of tied to the rail
- Replenishes supplies in areas needed (paper towels, toilet paper, soap, hand sanitizer, etc.)
- Removes linen from beds, cleans and disinfects every inch of the beds, mattresses and bed rails; remakes beds on transfer or discharge; cleans and remakes on-call room beds
- Adjusts draperies, shades and blinds; arranges furniture in its proper location
- Polishes metal fixtures and stainless steel walls, doors and corner guards so that they are free of finger prints and smudges
- Cleans spills observed or upon request
- Mixes cleaning agents in accordance with oral/written instructions in order to avoid damage to floors, walls and furnishings, and to prevent harm to self and others
- Observes and reports needed repairs of equipment, furniture, buildings and fixtures
- Maintains assigned equipment for cleanliness, safety, organization and infection prevention; has repairs made when needed; sets up cart according to policy
- Keeps janitor closet clean and orderly, with all liquids always stored on bottom shelf and all paper products in their original containers; does not store personal items in closet
- Completes daily work assignments; may require additional time due to heavy workload
- Follows established break procedures and stays in assigned area
- Maintains thorough, detailed work, and high quality of cleaning
- Completes work orders and/or communicates areas in need of improvement to supervisor
- Provides comments and ideas on how work processes can be improved
- Must be able to read, write, speak, understand and execute written instructions in English
- Customer service, hospitality, and/or healthcare related experience
- Maintains knowledge and complies with all Joint Commission, OSHA and other local, state and federal government regulations
- Ability to lift, push and pull 20 pounds on a regular basis
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally
- Ability to use age appropriate communication skills
- Ability to work while standing on a ladder
- Ability to climb stairs
- Ability to operate various cleaning equipment (i.e., upright and canister vacuum cleaners)
- Ability to operate furniture-moving equipment such as a desk mover, file cabinet mover, etc.
- Ability to work mandatory overtime when requested
Environmental Service Worker I - Indianapolis, United States - Eskenazi Health
