Environmental Services Tech

JOB REQUIREMENTS: Tomah Memorial Hospital EOE POSITION DETAILS Per diem,non-benefitted; Variable shifts plus required holiday rotation;Experience-based pay plus \$2 shift differentials after 2pm. Apply now!JOB SUMMARY The Environmental Services Tech is responsible for thehighest standards possible for the environmental cleanliness, care andwelfare of the patients, visitors and employees of Tomah Health. TheEnvironmental Services Tech performs all general house-cleaning dutiesin all areas of the hospital and is responsible for all general linenduties associated with hospital care to include sorting and delivering.The Environmental Services Tech is also responsible for stockingdepartmental supplies and record keeping for housekeeping and laundryservices. MAJOR JOB FUNCTION 1. Performs all general cleaning of areasassigned. Prioritizes personal assignments and responds in a timelymanner to unit/department requests for housekeeping service. 2. Surveysassigned area to ensure proper sanitary conditions, comfort, cleanlinessand safety of the environment. Reports items and/or areas in need ofcleaning, painting or repair to management. 3. Removes noticeable debrisfrom floors, elevators, etc. in any area of the hospital. 4. Knows andpractices appropriate procedures for cleaning, equipment use and careand hazards. Mixes cleaning solutions in correct dilutions and functionswithin the limitations or hazards of each product. 5. Provides back upand assistance to staff as requested in order to ensure overallenvironmental support. 6. Maintains housekeeping supplies in all areasto include toweling, soap, paper supplies, etc. 7. Evaluates andresponds appropriately to routine page requests. 8. Receives trainingfor, and participates as a member of the hospital decontamination team. Performs other duties as assigned. STANDARDS OF BEHAVIOR 1. WORKETHICS STANDARD: Affirm a commitment to making the Tomah Health workenvironment better through: patient advocacy, continuing education, andvaluation of each individual person. 2. COMMUNICATION STANDARD: Affirm acommitment to use open and honest communication with all Tomah Healthcustomers (in-house & community-wide) through: basic customer courtesy(phone, written, face to face) and active listening. 3. TEAMWORKSTANDARD: Affirm a commitment to be a proud, dependable Tomah HealthTEAM member through: basic customer courtesy, patient advocacy,flexibility, and valuation of each individual person. 4. QUALITYSTANDARD: Affirm a commitment to provide respectful, compassionate,quality care with integrity to all Tomah Health customers (in-house &community-wide) through: job excellence, patient advocacy, andself-dignity. 5. PROFESSIONALISM STANDARD: Affirm a commitment toprofessional conduct towards all Tomah Health customers (in-house &community-wide) through: collaboration, teamwork, appearance,environment, and valuation of each individual person. 6. ATTITUDESTANDARD: Affirm a commitment to maintain a positive, professionalperspective towards all Tomah Health customers (in-house &community-wide) through: honest feedback, confidentiality, basiccustomer courtesy, and valuation of each individual person. EDUCATIONALREQUIREMENTS 1. High School diploma or equivalent preferred but notRequired. QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS 1. Excellent Verbal Communicationskills. 2. Excellent human relation skills as demonstrated by theability to interface positively with all customers and employees. 3.Must have the ability to work with frequent interruptions, under stressand with minimal supervision. 4. Cleaning experience desirable but notrequired. CRITICAL DEMANDS The percentage of the normal workday that theactivity is conducted: 1. Rare: 1 5% of the time (up to 1/2 hour) 2.Occasional: 6 33% of the time (up to 2.6 hours) 3. Frequent: 34 66% ofthe time (up to 5.3 hours) 4. Continuous: 67 100% of the time (5.3-8hours) 1. Lifting 1 Rarely lift up to 25# from floor to 62\" whenlifting soiled laundry into bin. 2. Occasionally lift 15# from floor to62\" when lifting soiled laundry into bin. 3. Rarely lift 2# from 24\"off the floor to 72\" height to load clean laundry onto shelf. 4. Rarelycarry up to 25# up to 10 feet when carrying garbage and linens. 5.Frequently lift items less than 5# to include general cleaning items. 6.Position requires proper body mechanics to be observed at all timeswhile performing duties. Proper body mechanics includes but is notlimited to proper kneeling/crouching techniques to keep the load closeto the body to minimize back strain. 2. Push/Pull 1. Frequently push andpull up to 20# force of wheeled cart up to 1400 feet 2. Rarely push/pullup to 30# force of a wheeled cart for clean linen up an incline 15 feet. Frequently push/pull of 10# to move furniture for cleaning. 3.Grasping and Handling 1. Continuous manipulation of cleaning tools,cart, laundry, garbage, supplies, etc. 2. Rarely grip up to 60# of forceto mop hard to clean areas 4. Elevated Work 1. Occasionally for cleaninghigher surfaces up to 72\" in height carrying up to 3# cleaning device. Squat 1. Occasionally to pick up items off the floor and clean lowsurfaces. 6. Crouch/Kneel/Crawl 1. Rarely to clean low surfaces. 7.Forward Bending in standing 1. Rarely bend to lift up to 20-25# of linenor garbage in and out of carts. 2. Occasionally bend to lift up to 15#of linen or garbage in and out of carts. 3. Frequently bend to cleansurfaces. 8. Standing Tolerance/Balance/Walking 1. Continuouslywalking/standing up to 2-3 miles/day. 2. Requires good balance skills tohandle use of machines, carrying, lifting and manipulating cleaningtools. 9. Step Ladder Climbing 1. Rarely climb 2-3 rungs in order toremove curtains, clean higher surfaces and wash windows. Varies day today as to length of time. 2. Carrying items less than 3# when using stepladder. 10. Coordination 1. Continuously to manipulate all tools,supplies, machines, etc. 11. Vision 1. Continuous. Must be able toidentify dirty linen, dirty surfaces, debris and ID body substances. 12.Smell 1. Continuous. Need to identify foul odors. 13. Adaptations 1. Itis possible to use a stool or ladder for cleaning higher surfaces ifunable to reach. 2. Considering the various job tasks, it is possiblethat a worker would not have to push the cart for 300 consecutive feet(stopping to clean rooms, pick up debris). 14. Equipment/Clothing Usedto Perform the Job 1. Comfortable clothes and shoes. 2. Gloves, masksand isolation gowns. 3. General cleaning supplies. 4. Scrubber machine. Linen, housekeeping cart. 6. Burnishers. 7. Mopping and dustingequipment. WORKING CONDITIONS Must understand and accept the possibilityof exposure to inside environmental conditions, such asinfectious/communicable diseases, noise, blood and bloodborne diseases,chemicals and/or chemical fumes, odors, gases, and dusts. Must be ableto function effectively under stressful situations. PI284323442\*\*\*\*\* APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online:https://www.click2apply.net/yz5GPyiw6oMx7Iroxi6NrY