Environmental Technician - Priority Health Care

JOB SUMMARY:  

Reporting to the PHC Operations Manager, the Janitorial Technician is responsible for providing the cleaning and upkeep of PHC buildings and outdoor area. Maintaining a safe and sanitary environment for building tenants, patients, staff and visitors in conformity with OSHA health and sanitary codes. Working alongside a multidisciplinary team that delivers high quality service performed in alignment PHC values and procedures. Ensures that building facilities are secure by locking doors and verifying alarm system is set. Janitorial Technician must be flexible and willing to complete all tasks that are assigned. The challenges encountered in this position include working around building tenants, patients, visitors and staff without causing disruptions and working in clinical areas that require specialized cleaning needs, spill hazards assessments and determination if spills are medical, infectious or a routine spill and then use the appropriate procedure to follow in disposing of the spill.  

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Sweep, clean, mop, scrub and dust building floors.  

• Removing trash frequently throughout the day.

• Sterilize all building and PHC restroom areas, replenish soap and paper dispensers, clean mirrors, sinks, walls, and toilet areas.  

• Dust and cleaning all common areas, including walls (high and low).

• Cleans hallways, stairways, offices, food preparation or break areas. 

• Removing small and large debris. 

• Assist with tenant "turnovers" of vacated units. 

• Assisting with pest control measures.

• Clean and vacuum furniture, fixtures doors and related furnishings by using appropriate cleaning supplies. 

• Operate and maintain electric floor machines, industrial vacuums, carpet shampooing equipment and upholstery shampooing equipment. 

• Clean, refinish (wax) and maintain a variety of floor coverings. 

• Clean/Sanitize exam rooms and waiting areas. 

• Transports custodial supplies and equipment to and from storage and work areas. 

• Replaces sharps containers, transports trash and organizes storage closets. 

• Ensure compliance with health and safety standards and industry codes. 

• Develop and train any additional custodial staff. 

• Possess the ability to multi-task and prioritize assignments. 

• Respond timely and courteously to problems and requests of tenants. 

• Carry out frequent inspection around the tenant spaces and the property itself to ensure tenants comply with agreed upkeep of the property. 

• Keep building entry ways dry and free of debris. 

• Participate in and support PHC safety programs and notify management if safety and sanitation standards are not being met. 

• Responsible for set up and disassembly of equipment and conference rooms for meetings and facility operations. 

• Hang pictures, change light bulbs, replace ceiling tiles and other light maintenance duties as required. 

• Complete additional duties as assigned. 

PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS: 

• Must have the ability to work effectively with people of all socioeconomic and ethnic backgrounds. 

• Ability to schedule work production to meet timelines with attention to detail.  

• Adheres to dress code; appearance is neat and clean. 

• Complete annual education requirements. 

• Communicate appropriately and clearly with all staff. 

• Maintain regulatory requirements, including all state, federal and OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) regulations. 

• Maintain and ensure patient confidentiality at all times. 

• Report to work on time and as scheduled. 

• Wear identification while on duty. 

• Maintain a good rapport and cooperative working relationship with all staff. 

• Represent organization in a positive and professional manner. 

• Comply with all organizational policies. 

SAFETY/ SECURITY/FIRE: 

• Participates in security and fire-prevention systems in the building. 

• Conduct and document regular facility safety equipment audit.  

• Watch for safety hazard. 

• Know agency emergency procedures and where all emergencies' shut offs are located. 

SKILLS AND ABILITIES: 

• Support current organizational initiatives and exhibits creativity and flexibility in times of change. 

• Promotes, models, mentors and leads customer service excellence. 

• Excellent verbal and communication skills. 

• Knowledgeable of JCAHO, federal and state standards/regulations.  

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• None 

QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. 

• Must be able to read and interpret written instructions and work orders. 

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: 

• High school Diploma or GED required. 

• Two (2) years of hospital/clinic janitorial or maintenance experienced required.  

• At least one (1) year experience that evidences a working knowledge of commercial cleaning equipment and industrial cleaning processes. 

• Must be flexible to work all shifts, may be required to work overtime on occasion when the department is short of staff or in the event of an emergency. 

• Sound knowledge of health, safety and environmental regulations. 

LANGUAGE SKILLS: 

• Ability to read, write, speak and comprehend written documents fluently. 

• Bilingual in Spanish is preferred. 

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS: 

• Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as add, subtracting and multiplication. 

REASONING ABILITY: 

• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. 

CERTIFICATES/LICENSES/REGISTRATIONS: 

• All candidates will be required to submit a criminal background check as a part of pre-employment. 

• Basic Life Support card or obtain one within one month of hire. 

REQUIRED PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT: 

• Required to use personal protective equipment necessary to maintain personal safety as task dictates or as CEO/CFO or designee instructs. 

WORK ENVIRONMENT: 

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. 

• This job description includes the major duties and responsibilities of the job but is not inclusive of every task inherent to the job. In addition, it may be occasionally necessary for employees to be assigned tasks not specifically covered by their permanent assignment. Employees will be expected to comply with reasonable requests from their supervisor.  

• Work is regularly performed in a combination of indoor, outdoor, office and shop environments and is regularly exposed to dust, odors, oil, fumes and noise. 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: 

• PHC will comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act, including the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendment Act, and all other Federal, State, and local legislative requirements. PHC will ensure that reasonable accommodations are made to enable a qualified individual with a disability to perform the essential functions of that position. 

• Position requires travel to various clinic locations. 

• Must be able to be on your feet for 12 hours per shift if needed. 

• Must meet and adhere to all safety guidelines and regulations set forth by PHC.  

• Must be able to work in difficult positions, bend, kneel, stoop, crouch, reach, climb and work off a 
  ladder or reach and/or lift above shoulder level. 

• Able to walk several flights of stairs. 

• Good visual acuity for reading instructions and equipment nameplate information. 

• Must be physically capable of working long hours in emergencies. 

• Will be required to work both inside and outside of buildings during inclement weather. 

• Must be capable of operating basic hand tools and meters. 

• Sit, walk, and stand continuously. 

• Lift/carry up to 70lbs frequently. 

• Uses dominate hand coordination for simple grasping, pushing/pulling, and fine manipulation. 

• May be exposed to extreme temperatures, dust, dampness, height, and moving machinery. 
   

Priority Health Care is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ethnicity, citizenship status, religion, age, gender identification, pregnancy, marital or familial status, gender or sexual orientation, veteran or military status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or on the basis of any other status protected by law, and in compliance with applicable federal, state and local laws. 

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