Facilities Worker (4)

Klamath Tribal Health and Family Services•Klamath Falls, OR

20h•Onsite

About The Position

The Facilities Worker will be responsible for janitorial, maintenance, and security duties at designated Klamath Tribal Health & Family Services buildings. This role involves cleaning and servicing, building maintenance, and security at assigned areas, performing routine, repetitive tasks continuously as assigned. All work assignments and duties will follow standard operation procedures for the Facilities Department, including weekly, daily, and as-assigned tasks.

Requirements

Possess a High School Diploma or Equivalent.
Possess and maintain a valid Oregon Driver’s License (out-of-state applicants must receive ODL within 90 days of hire), have a good driving record, and be insurable by the Klamath Tribal Health & Family Services’ vehicle insurance policy.
Obtain and maintain Unarmed Security Training within six months of hire.
Occasionally work an irregular schedule.
Work in and outdoors in inclement weather conditions and temperature extremes.
Submit to a background and character investigation, as per Tribal policy.
Immediately report any citation, arrest, or conviction for a misdemeanor or felony crime to Human Resources following hire.
Submit to annual TB skin testing and adhere to KTHFS staff immunization policy in accordance with CDC immunization recommendations for healthcare workers.
Accept the responsibility of a Mandatory Reporter in accordance with the Klamath Tribes Juvenile Ordinance Title 2, Chapter 15.64 and General Council Resolution #2005 003.
Ability to make quick decisions and apply safety/security knowledge in emergency situations.
Ability to use interpersonal communication skills designed to effectively resolve hostile situations.
Ability to recognize and later describe persons or vehicles that may be involved in safety and/or security problems.
Ability to evaluate people and activities, and to intervene as appropriate, including observing dangerous situations and calling for backup before attempting to intervene.
Skill in written and oral language to convey or exchange information appropriately.
Experience in documenting incidents in report form.
Ability to communicate through computer network to provide monthly reports to supervisor.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Must be able to endure long hours of continuous work; physical effort required includes walking, standing, stooping, bending, stretching, pulling, pushing, and lifting up to 50 pounds.
Must know how to care for equipment, measure cleaning solutions, and be alert to hazards.
Able to operate basic hand and power tools, cleaning equipment and supplies, including wet/dry vacuums, carpet cleaning machines, buffers, and floor polishers.
Ability to learn bio-hazard waste management and infection control policies.
Ability to maintain strict confidentiality of medical records and adhere to standards for health record-keeping, HIPAA, and Privacy Act requirements.

Nice To Haves

Indian and Tribal Preference will apply, as per policy. (Must submit tribal documentation with application to qualify for Indian Preference.)

Responsibilities

Guard against theft, vandalism, fire, and illegal entry; report irregularities such as fire hazards, faulty power outlets, areas in need of repair, and leaking water pipes.
Monitor or patrol assigned areas, buildings, and grounds, examining doors, windows, and gates to ensure a safe environment for patients and employees.
Warn violators of policy infractions, such as loitering or smoking.
Respond to disturbances or threats, escorting individuals who create a disturbance or make threats from the facility and documenting/reporting all incidents to the Facilities Director immediately.
Escort departing personnel to vehicles to ensure their safety, upon request.
Respond to all emergency situations to resolve any incident that may potentially harm personnel or patients, calling for outside assistance as needed.
Document all incidents and emergencies in the departmental log with detailed, accurate, and up-to-date records.
Provide information and directions; respond to questions asked by patients.
Serve as the first point of contact for all deliveries, ensuring deliveries are safe and authorized before transport to the appropriate department.
Perform routine housekeeping and maintenance duties when security needs are met.
Make minor building repairs, change locks, and paint buildings as assigned.
Keep entryways and parking areas free of hazards and debris, maintaining outside building areas and parking lots, including snow removal, sidewalk sweeping, mowing grass, weeding, raking, and litter pickup.
Assemble office furniture as directed.
Clean assigned areas by washing furnishings and equipment and mopping floors with special cleaning solutions and disinfectants to prevent disease spread.
Use damp, disinfectant-treated cloths and vacuum cleaners to dust window sills, blinds, floors, furniture, and equipment in an orderly fashion.
Disinfect, scour, and polish all wash basins, toilets, and bathroom fixtures, including mirrors and exhaust vents; replenish supplies of soap, towels, and other dispensable items, and wash entrance doors inside and out.
Gather and dispose of trash, wash and clean wastebaskets and large refuse containers, and reline with plastic bags.
Clean conference room tables and arrange chairs according to the office floor plan.
Wash walls and ceilings using water, cleaning solutions, sponges, and cloths.
Wash windows, inside and out, and shampoo carpets and wax and seal floors as needed.
Provide monthly activity reports to the supervisor.
Accomplish other tasks integral to the Klamath Tribes’ broader functions, including assisting during Tribal sponsored cultural, traditional, or community events, which may include working outside regular hours.