Floor Care Technician

OHSU•Portland, OR

64d•Onsite

About The Position

The purpose of the position is to maintain carpets and hard-surface floors; reduce the risk of healthcare associated infections by cleaning, sanitizing, and the clinical environment; and perform general cleaning in OHSU-operated facilities. Environmental Services Technician positions are represented by the AFSCME union.

Requirements

Some Healthcare, janitorial, custodial experience.
Must demonstrate a stable work history.
Must be able to read, write, speak & communicate in the English language.
Must be able to read and understand procedures and instructions for proper chemical uses to safely perform tasks and projects.
Must demonstrate consistent and punctual attendance.
Must be able to work in teams.
Must be able to competently use cleaning solutions and equipment.
Busy environment with a lot of interruptions, multiple demands and people interactions.
Must demonstrate regular attendance by coming to work on scheduled working days.
Must be able to work independently and get along with all staff, visitors and patients.
Requires a high level of physical activity.
Must be reasonable strong and agile, able to bend, stoop, climb, walk and do lifting up to 35 lbs.
Must be able to work at a rapid pace. A great deal of the day is spent of your feet.
Must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without accommodation.

Nice To Haves

6 months of employment experience in custodial, housekeeping or environmental services Healthcare experience
HS diploma/GED

Responsibilities

Maintains carpets by vacuuming, spot cleaning, and performing light and heavy carpet extraction
Maintains hard-surface floors by sweeping, spot mopping, mopping, stripping, waxing, buffing and refurbishing
Uses chemical cleaners, strippers, and waxes
Performs high-level vacuuming of vents, ceilings, fixtures, and ledges.
Cleans and sanitizes all surfaces and floors in patient rooms, clinical areas, support space, public areas, office space, and restrooms to include mopping, sweeping, vaccuuming, spot cleaning carpets, dust moping, wet mopping, damp wiping, high dusting
Cleans and sanitizes equipment, including beds, stretchers, and bassinets
Uses chemical cleaners and disinfectants.
Collects trash, linen, and trash carts
Empties and cleans trash bins
Operates trash compactor and waste sterilization equipment.
Makes beds, cribs, and stretchers
Moves beds, furniture, and other equipment for cleaning
Operates EVS cleaning equipment.
Stocks EVS closets and carts
Replenishes dispensers (soap, paper towels, toilet paper, alcohol based hand sanitizer, disposable seat covers).
Responds to patient requests in a customer-focused and timely manner
Effectively utilizes I CARE and other patient experience tools for patient experience