Environmental Service Technician - Portland, OR
Job Title: Environmental Service TechnicianSpecialty: Environmental Services / Custodial / HousekeepingNo of Positions or Candidates Required: 36Place of Work (City/State): Portland, Oregon and Vancouver, WashingtonSite: VA Portland Health Care System (VAPORHCS)Pay rate: $18/hr on W2Location:Portland VA Medical Center, Station 648, 3710 SW US Veterans Hospital Road, Portland, OR 97239 Vancouver Campus, Station 648A, 1601 East 4th Plain Blvd, Vancouver, WA 98661 Duration: 4 months contract with one 4-month option extensionCredentialing / Onboarding Time: 6 to 8 weeks.Shift SchedulePortland Sanitation: 10:00 AM to 8:30 PM Monday-Thursday (7 staff); 10:00 AM to 8:30 PM Tuesday-Friday (8 staff) Portland Sanitation (overnight): 12:00 AM to 10:30 AM Monday-Thursday (6 staff); 12:00 AM to 10:30 AM Friday-Monday (6 staff) Portland Linen/Bio: 5:00 AM to 3:30 PM Monday-Thursday (2 staff); 5:00 AM to 3:30 PM Friday-Monday (2 staff) Vancouver Sanitation: 1:00 PM to 11:30 PM Monday-Thursday (2 staff); 1:00 PM to 11:30 PM Friday-Monday (3 staff) How Many Shifts Needed Per Month: All shifts operate on a recurring weekly schedule throughout the period of performance.Education: High school diploma or equivalentExperience Needed: Prior housekeeping or custodial experience preferred. Shift Leaders require a minimum of 1 year of experience in housekeeping services.Special Skills NeededHospital-grade disinfectant and germicidal solution usage Microfiber system operation Floor care equipment operation (mops, I-Mop scrubbers, vacuums) Infection prevention and control standards Terminal cleaning protocols for exam rooms Proper use and placement of wet floor and safety signage ResponsibilitiesClean and disinfect restrooms 3 times daily Monday through Friday Restock consumable supplies during each restroom service Empty, sanitize, and reline trash containers 4 times daily Monday through Friday Perform daily floor cleaning in all assigned areas including corridors, hallways, and common areas Clean stairways and elevator landing areas daily after 5:00 PM Perform daily office cleaning including dusting, floor maintenance, and trash removal Perform daily terminal cleaning of vacant clinic exam rooms at end of day Perform as-needed exam room cleaning upon COR or Government POC request Clean and disinfect examination tables, beds, and chairs using VA Portland cleaning products Post and initial restroom cleaning logs after each service Display approved wet floor signs and safety warnings in all work areas Report spills, hazards, fire concerns, and facility defects to COR or Government POC Maintain Housekeeping Aide Closet in accordance with VA policies