Maintenance/Housekeeping II

Sea Mar Community Health Centers•Tumwater, WA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for the daily upkeep of the facilities to ensure a safe, sanitary and attractive environment for patients, clients and employees. Performs janitorial and maintenance tasks following general health and safety guidelines. This job description does not suggest or imply that these are the only duties to be performed by this employee. This employee will be required to follow other instructions and to perform other duties as assigned by their supervisor.

Requirements

High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred.
No formal experience is required for this job however; experience may be substituted for education.
On the Job Training is provided.
Driver’s license, auto liability insurance and an automobile are required.
Should be able to read, comprehend and follow simple oral and written instructions.
Should have the ability to write short, simple correspondence, and memos.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide simple math.
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.
Must have a TB test annually.

Responsibilities

Performs simple repetitive tasks to maintain the center’s facilities in a sanitary, orderly, safe and attractive condition.
Cleans facilities by washing furnishings, floors and equipment with special cleaning solutions and disinfectants to prevent the spread of disease.
Uses dust cloths and vacuum cleaner to dust windowsills, blinds, floors and furniture.
Empties trash baskets and arranges furniture and equipment in an orderly fashion.
Scours and polish sinks, tubs, mirrors and similar furnishings.
Replenishes supplies of soap, towels and other dispensable items.
Orders when supplies are low.
Keeps utility/supply room in good order.
Mowing, weeding, trimming grass, snow and debris removal from sidewalk and maintaining yard and building perimeter in clean attractive environment for patients, clients and employees.
Performs a variety of maintenance and handiwork duties for the center.
Reports any mechanical failures or negative conditions to their supervisor.
Observes all safety precautions while performing duties and requests assistance when carrying or moving heavy objects.
May be asked to perform a variety of simple repairs, which will require some knowledge of plastering, plumbing, carpentry, painting and electrical work.
Responsible for maintaining and cleaning equipment such as mops, buckets, cleaning solutions, vacuum cleaner and utility carts.
May be asked to do special jobs, which required the use of rental equipment.
Maintain clean, dust free, well-lighted, ventilated indoor facilities conducive to a good working and customer service environment.
All flooring shall be swept and mopped daily. They should be stripped and waxed on a regular basis, at least quarterly.
Carpeted floors shall be vacuumed daily and, when required, be shampooed at least quarterly.
Maintenance and repair of all lighting fixtures shall be done immediately.
Permanent fixtures such as desks, chairs, bookcases, cabinets, and lamps will be dusted regularly to prevent dirt accumulation.
Disinfecting and maintenance of bathrooms will be done daily. Regular replacement of hand towels, toilet seat covers, toilet paper, air freshener and germicidal soap will be done as needed and checked daily.
Special attention to procedures for the removal and disposal of biohazard waste will be observed when all garbage is emptied on a daily basis.
Quarterly inspection of smoke alarms, exit signs, and building security will be made so as to not compromise staff, customer, or visitor safety.
Heating and ventilation will be checked at least monthly and if maintenance is indicated, appropriate vendors will be contacted for servicing.
Damaged materials, supplies, and equipment such as walls, floors, lighting fixtures, carpeting, and/or furniture should be repaired immediately.
Regular inspection and maintenance of hallways, offices, examination rooms, counseling rooms, bathrooms, lounges, storage and utility rooms should be done to ensure compliance with fire and safety regulations.
Supplies for efficient maintenance of all facilities are to be ordered through the Sea Mar Community Health Center Purchasing Agent.
The maintenance staff is to maintain and provide a regular inventory of maintenance supplies and equipment to the site manager on a monthly basis.
Maintenance staff will respond and assist in the extermination of ants, termites and rodents as appropriate unless an outside vendor has been approved.
Inspections and maintenance of sites that have basements will be completed regularly to ensure safe and expeditious removal of items, materials, or dead animals on the premises.
Those sites using water pumps to maintain their basements clear of water will inspect and maintain them at least quarterly.
Maintain facilities and grounds clear of debris, free of hazards, or other impediments that would cause damage or injury to its staff, clients and visitors.
Where appropriate, the grass, shrubbery, trees and flowers will be trimmed, mowed, weeded, watered, fertilized and maintained on a regular basis.
Potentially dangerous items, trees, shrubs or equipment will be removed expeditiously from the premises as allowed by local city or county ordinances.
Inspection and maintenance of roofs are to be done regularly. Any leaks, damage or improvements require assessment by at least three bidders before presented to management for follow up and approval.
Maintain repair and remove snow and debris from sidewalks, causeways and other pedestrian traffic areas.
Regular inspection of outside windows, gutters, lighting fixtures, plumbing and entryways shall be done by the appropriate agency and its representative so as to provide for maximum safety and security to staff, customers and visitors.
Maintenance of ditches around buildings will be properly dug so that drainage does not become a problem.
Other duties may be assigned.