Environmental Services Worker

Mohican Nation•Bowler, WI

About The Position

The Environmental Services Worker performs minor maintenance, custodial, and housekeeping services in and around the Stockbridge-Munsee Health & Wellness Center. The position works under the supervision of the Health Center’s Safety Manager. Employees are expected to present themselves professionally to customers and other departments and contribute to a positive team environment. The role includes cleaning and sanitizing medical, dental, and patient-care areas, completing building-wide housekeeping duties, maintaining supplies and inventories, responding to work orders, handling hazardous waste, and assisting with building security and emergency preparedness. The worker may escort authorized people, deliveries, and service vendors through building areas, and must be willing to use a computerized system for building security and emergency alarms. The posted schedule is 10:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Evening or weekend work, extended hours, and irregular shifts may be required as needed. The position requires physical activity, including walking, bending, lifting, and carrying up to 40 pounds. A TB screening or skin test and respiratory-protection fit-testing may be required.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Must be at least 18 years old, unless otherwise stated in the job description.
Must submit to and pass pre-employment drug and health screening and remain drug-free in accordance with the Tribe’s Drug and Alcohol-Free Workplace Policy.
Must pass a background security check to meet the Elder/Youth License requirement before and during employment.
Must maintain an acceptable departmental attendance record and be reliable and prompt.
Must be able to work weekends, nights, and holidays; evening or weekend work, extended hours, and irregular shifts may be required as needed.
Must be able to comprehend Safety Data Sheet information.
Organizational, planning, and reading skills.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and work respectfully with people from varied social and cultural backgrounds.
Ability to multitask, work with or without direct supervision, and follow direction and instructions within the scope of the work.
Must participate in and assist with emergency preparedness and planning.
Must be willing to use a computerized system to secure the building and respond to emergency alarms and announcements.
Must be willing to attend required trainings and meetings.
Must be eligible for coverage under the employer’s liability insurance.
Must have a satisfactory work record in prior or current employment and an above-average work and attendance history.
Must meet the physical requirements of the position and adhere to departmental and organizational safety, testing, and uniform guidelines.
Must obtain and maintain an Elder/Youth License as required for the position.
Must pass any exam or other testing requirement used to determine skill proficiency, if required.

Nice To Haves

One year of housekeeping experience is preferred.
Housekeeping experience involving sanitation and disinfecting surfaces.
Experience with housekeeping supply inventories and equipment.
Morally sound and of reputable character.

Responsibilities

Clean and sanitize medical and dental work areas and patient-care areas daily, including exam rooms, dental operatories, the laboratory, x-ray, pharmacy, restrooms, kitchens, and visitor areas.
Perform daily housekeeping throughout building departments, including dusting, vacuuming, laundry, window cleaning, sweeping, mopping, sanitizing restrooms and employee, patient, and visitor areas, and properly handling garbage.
Keep hallways, walkways, and exits clear of debris and obstructions.
Replenish cleaning, housekeeping, and maintenance supplies and complete supply inventories.
Respond to and complete work order requests.
Properly handle and store hazardous waste.
Assist in maintaining updated Safety Data Sheet information for applicable clinic departments.
Properly handle and document incoming and outgoing deliveries as needed.
Use a daily check-off system to monitor routine and non-routine housekeeping tasks.
Assist with emergency preparedness and building security.
Secure clinic buildings by opening and closing them according to the schedule.
Escort authorized people, deliveries, and maintenance service vendors through building areas as needed.
Attend job-related in-service sessions, meetings, and training.
Follow tribal law and other applicable laws, tribal personnel policies and procedures, and departmental and organizational safety, testing, and uniform guidelines.