Building Service Worker I-Temporary

Kern Medical•Bakersfield, CA

10d•$19 - $22•Onsite

About The Position

Kern Medical has been a community cornerstone since its founding in 1867. Today, we are an acute care teaching center with 222 beds, offering the only advanced trauma care between Fresno and Los Angeles. Kern Medical cares for 15,500 inpatients and 125,000 clinic patients a year. Extra-help employment has a limited term (up to 9 months). Health Benefits coverage may be offered. Shift Differentials vary per classification. Position : Building Services Worker I (Housekeeping) - Temporary - Shift Compensation: The estimated pay for this position is $18.6300 to $22.1377. This reflects only a portion of the total compensation package for this position. Additional compensation may be available for this role through differentials, incentives, and bonuses. Distinguishing Characteristics: This is the entry level of the flexible series of Building Services Worker. Building Service Worker I receives on-the-job instruction and supervision in the performance of job duties. Normal work assignments may be performed in close proximity to employees and customers including patients in an acute hospital, as we well as around sensitive, specialized equipment and infectious conditions and hazardous waste. Work may be performed within various locations in a pre-designated geographical location and/or during evenings, nights and weekends. Incumbents may be promoted to the next higher level of Building Services Worker II after acquiring the required training and experience, upon the recommendation of the department head and approval of the Director of Personnel.

Requirements

Some positions may require: Possession of a valid Class C California Drivers License.
Candidates may be required to pass a thorough background investigation.
Except for minor traffic violations, misdemeanor and felony convictions may be disqualifying.
Any combination of training and experience that will provide the following knowledge, skills and abilities:
Knowledge of: Simple arithmetic, including ratios and proportions; knowledge of basic hand tools and electric floor equipment used in janitorial services; ability to follow written and oral instructions; ability to use good body mechanics and follow basic safety practices in the performance of job duties; ability to read and understand labels on containers and supplies.
Ability to: Communicate effectively with staff, co-workers and supervisors about completed and pending tasks
Incumbents at Kern Medical must also be willing to work around infectious conditions and hazardous wastes; the ability to interact effectively with patients, visitors and hospital staff and to perform their work duties in a customer service oriented manner; the ability to understand and comply with defined procedures which minimize the possibility of contamination; the ability to understand and comply with cleaning regulations imposed by external regulatory agencies; and the ability to maintain and respect patient confidentiality.
Incumbents are required to work with a variety of hazardous materials, and may be exposed to infectious waste, noxious fumes, dust and loud noises.
If position responsibilities require driving a personal vehicle, then possession of a current valid California Driver’s License and adherence to the Kern County Hospital Authority Vehicle Use and Driving Standard Policy (ENG-EC-119) is required.
If position responsibilities require driving a vehicle owned, leased or rented by Kern Medical, then possession of a current valid California Driver’s license, a signed authorization for Release of Drivers Record Information and adherence to the Kern County Hospital Authority Vehicle Use and Driving Standard Policy (ENG-EC-119) is required.

Responsibilities

Interacts with the public, patients, visitors and other staff in accordance with customer service standards
Completes tasks with an attitude of teamwork and cooperation in accordance with department procedures and standards.
Uses precautionary and protective measures to avoid self-exposure and cross-contamination
Handles and disposes of contaminated trash according to established procedures
Maintains and respects patient and customer confidentiality.
Sweeps, mops, strips and waxes floors and stairways using various types of floor care equipment.
Vacuums, spot cleans, removes stains and shampoos carpets
Empties and cleans trash receptacles and operates trash compactor
Cleans, dusts and polishes furniture and woodwork; washes windows, walls, ceilings and a variety of window coverings
Cleans and disinfects restroom fixtures and drinking fountains; refills restroom containers and dispensers
Disinfects offices, workstations and public areas when an infectious condition has been reported
Uses precautionary and protective measures to avoid self-exposure and cross-contamination
Assists in setting up, breaking down and moving folding tables; moves and arranges furniture and equipment
Turns out lights; locks doors and windows; replaces light bulbs; and reports the need for repairs
Moves wheeled furniture racks
Carries, erects and climbs folding ladders
Lifts folding chairs overhead
Pushes a supply cart on wheels
Lifts and carries cases of supplies
Lifts crowd control turn-style poles in buckets of cement for placement on a cart
Adheres to standards imposed by regulatory agencies
performs normal work assignments in close proximity to patients, visitors and hospital staff, and to infectious conditions and hazardous waste
Disinfects patient isolation rooms following discharge without knowledge of the specific diagnosis, which may include AIDS, tuberculosis, or hepatitis; changes contaminated linens and cleans unoccupied beds
Cleans operating rooms and other special procedure areas to provide a sterile environment
Performs other related functions as required.