Environmental Services Floor Care

Summary

This position performs routine repetitive tasks on a continuous basis as a part of the department responsible for floor care duties of the Medical Center.

Responsibilities

(35%)* Employees are taught to use floor machines and equipment. Employee then operates floor machines and other floor care equipment properly. When finished with equipment, employee properly cleans and maintains floor care equipment and returns to equipment room.

(35%)* Hard floor care duties include stripping off old wax, then applying new finish. Uses cleaning chemicals properly.

(30%)* Other floor care duties include cleaning carpets and cloth chairs and all entrance matting, replacing the entrance matting when soiled. Other duties as deemed necessary, i.e. sweeping, mopping, dust mopping.

Other Duties And Responsibilities

Employee practices safe working practices and proper lifting techniques.

Employee follows standard universal precautions and infection control policies.

Wears gowns, gloves, masks and goggles when necessary.

Employee attends mandatory hospital inservices and must participate in a minimum of 6 housekeeping meetings in a calendar year.

Participates in PI activities when needed.

Employee is courteous and helpful toward patients, visitors, physicians and co-workers within and outside the department.

Employee takes initiative to take on extra assignments or to assist others during periods of increased activity.

MyMichigan Health is a technology driven organization and employees need to demonstrate competency in Microsoft® Windows.

An employee may be required to participate in further learning opportunities offered by MyMichigan Health. All other duties as assigned.

Certifications and Licensures

FINGERPRIN - Fingerprinting

Required Equivalent Experience -

Required Education

High School Diploma or GED

Other Information

Experience, Training And Skills

Ability to make simple mathematical calculations and follow written and oral direction.

Mandatory tuberculosis (TB) testing must be done as required. Mandatory Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) training must be completed annually according to the Exposure Control Plan.

One year previous housekeeping experience in a healthcare facility preferred.

Physical/Mental Requirements And Typical Working Conditions

Exposure to stressful situations, including those involving public contact, as well as, trauma, grief and death.

Able to wear personal protective equipment that includes latex materials or appropriate substitute if required for your position.

Is able to move freely about facility with or without an assisted device and must be able to perform the functions of the job as outlined in the job description.

Overall vision and hearing is necessary with or without assisted device(s).

Frequently required to sit/stand/walk for long periods of time. May require frequent postural changes such as stooping, kneeling or crouching.

Some exposure to blood borne pathogens and other potentially infectious material. Must follow MyMichigan Health bloodborne pathogen and TB testing as required.

Ability to handle multiple tasks, get along with others, work independently, regular and predictable attendance and ability to stay awake.

Overall dexterity is required including handling, reaching, grasping, fingering and feeling. May require repetition of these movements on a regular to frequent basis.

Physical Demand Level: Medium. Must be able to occasionally (0-33% of the workday) lift or carry 21-50lbs., frequently 34-66% of the workday 20 lbs. and or Walk/Stand/Push/Pull of Arm/Leg controls and constantly (67-100% or the workday) 10 lbs.