Environmental Services Asst

UPMC•Altoona, PA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

UPMC Altoona is seeking a full-time Environmental Services Assistant to work a night shift, 40 hours per week. This role is part of an Off-Shift Program that offers a differential for off-shift hours worked. Participants must commit to working maximum budgeted shifts as off-shift hours and maintain performance standards. New employees can enter the program at the time of hire. Resigning or being removed from the program results in a one-year re-entry waiting period. Steady night shifts are required to receive the additional differential. Medical benefits, STD, LTD, PTO, and tuition reimbursement are not impacted by this program.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

Prior training in institutional cleaning.
Previous experience in similar work.

Responsibilities

Operates all departmental equipment safely, orderly, and efficiently, maintaining equipment before storage.
Climbs ladders to hang drapes or reach areas for cleaning/disinfecting.
Cleans and services hospital building areas, moves furniture, equipment, and supplies to maintain a sanitary condition.
Washes walls, ceilings, and inside windows by hand or machine; may wash outside windows and screens.
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 as requested by supervision.
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 patient transfer or discharge.
Collects all 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.
Performs daily and routine quality checks and makes 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.
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 of low supplies, and reports mechanical failures or conditions in assigned areas.