Environmental Services Assistant/Housekeeping

UPMC•Altoona, PA

14h•Onsite

About The Position

UPMC Altoona is hiring for Housekeeping! This is a full-time evening position from 2:30 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. with rotation as needed, including weekends and holidays. The position starts at $14.64 per hour plus a $1.10 shift differential. This role is part of the AFSCME union.

Requirements

Prior training in institutional cleaning desired but not necessary.
Previous experience in similar work preferred.
Able to lift and handle heavy to light loads by pushing or pulling refuse carts and electric or battery powered equipment.
Able to bend, stoop, climb, push, pull, crawl and stand or walk for long periods of time.
Able to follow written and oral instructions, policies and procedures.
Knowledge of how to use a computer and cell phone.
High school graduate or GED preferred.
Must be able to obtain Act 34 clearance.

Responsibilities

Operates all departmental equipment in a safe, orderly, and efficient manner, maintaining equipment before storage.
Climbs ladders to hang drapes and reach areas for cleaning/disinfecting.
Cleans and services hospital building areas, moves furniture, equipment, and supplies, and performs various housekeeping duties to maintain a sanitary condition.
Washes walls, ceilings, and inside windows by hand or machine; may wash outside windows and screens.
Washes drapes, cubicles, mops, and rags when requested.
Gathers and disposes of refuse; washes and relines wastebaskets and refuse containers.
Cleans light fixtures, tops of windows, door frames, and other high places using ladders or scaffolds.
Moves equipment, furniture, and files on and off site when requested.
Uses chemicals safely and efficiently according to guidelines, wearing required personal protective equipment.
Disinfects areas by scrubbing and spraying with approved germicide cleaner.
Terminally cleans and disinfects patient rooms, isolation rooms, floors, beds, restrooms, furniture, and equipment after transfer or discharge, following Infection Control procedures.
Collects regular and infectious waste according to established guidelines.
Scours, polishes, and washes sinks, tubs, mirrors, and other plumbing fixtures.
Cleans water coolers and replaces disposables like towels, soap, and toilet tissue.
Accountable for daily and routine quality checks/reviews and making necessary improvements.
Sweeps, mops, vacuums, and wet scrubs floors, halls, and stairways.
Receives daily assignments and supplies, transports them to the work area, and returns unused supplies at the end of the shift.
Cleans utility carts and equipment.
Performs repetitive tasks to maintain assigned areas in a sanitary, orderly, and attractive condition.
Assembles necessary cleaning supplies and equipment for transport to the assigned work area.
Makes discharge beds with clean linen.
Requests help for heavy furniture or equipment moves.
Notifies supervisor when supplies are low.
Reports any mechanical failures or conditions observed in assigned areas.