Hospital Custodian Worker- All shifts - Incentive Eligible Job at Harborview Medical Center Environmental Services
Harborview Medical Center Environmental Services Seattle, WA 98104
****** $2,000 SIGN ON BONUS *****
HIRING PERMANENT AND TEMPORARY CUSTODIAN POSITIONS - ALL SHIFTS
Immediate consideration for evening and night shifts.
The University of Washington Harborview Medical Center is seeking Custodians to join our Environmental Services team, for all shifts.
As the region's only Level I Trauma center, Harborview Medical Center (HMC) is well known for innovations and excellence in trauma care and its centers of emphasis: Trauma, Burn, Neurosciences, AIDS/STD, Center for Advanced Reconstruction and Rehabilitation (CARER), and mentally-and medically- vulnerable populations. In addition to the centers of emphasis, HMC serves a mission population for King County. Harborview employees are committed to the vital role the institution plays in the immediate community, as well as the entire Northwest region. HMC is owned by King County and managed by the University of Washington (UW) and serves as a training site for UW’s School of Medicine. The UW is proud to be one of the nation’s premier educational and research institutions. Our people are the most important asset in our pursuit of achieving excellence in education, research, and community service. Our staff not only enjoys outstanding benefits and professional growth opportunities, but also an environment noted for diversity, community involvement, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits, and natural beauty.
SHIFTS:
· Day 7:00am- 3:30pm
· Evening 3:00pm-11:30pm
· Evening 5:00pm- 1:30am
· Night 11:00pm- 7:30am
All candidates for all shifts must be able to work weekends (Saturdays and Sundays). Also, all candidates for all shifts must be able to work holidays.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
· Understand and produce written and verbal instructions in English. Follows written and/or verbal instructions regarding the use of chemicals, personal protective apparel, supplies, and equipment. Complies with safety policies and procedures and medical center emergency and disaster procedures.
· Cleans and disinfects all furniture, fixtures, and equipment according to procedure.
· Removes and properly handles soiled linen; disinfects and remakes beds in patient rooms; dust and wet mops hard floors with disinfectant.
· Empties/relines wastebaskets, regulated medical waste containers, and recycle containers. Clean outdoor ashtrays.
· Performs bloodborne pathogen and chemical spill containment and clean-up according to procedure.
· Cleans, disinfects, and restocks supplies in restrooms.
· Strips, cleans, buffs, and applies finish to floors. Uses high speed floor buffers, polishers, and automated floors scrubbers.
· Performs in between case cleaning and terminal cleaning of surgical, obstetrical, and invasive procedure rooms including flood mopping and disinfecting according to procedure.
· Vacuums and spot clean carpets; operates automated carpet shampooers and extractors.
· Spot cleans and disinfects walls, doors, ceilings, and vents. Wipes down “hand touch” areas with disinfectant. Performs high dusting.
· Transplant cleans patient and construction areas according to procedures.
· Cleans interior or easily accessible exterior windows. Takes down and rehangs cubicle curtains.
· Performs cleaning and related activities in areas within a reasonable distance outside of the facility using hand-operated tools or small power equipment to remove snow or debris, and sweep sidewalks or stairs.
· Maintains environmental services closet, supplies, cart, and equipment in a clean and orderly manner.
· Sets up, moves, and takes down equipment and furniture and transports items to be repaired.
· Reports the need for repair and/or maintenance of furniture or equipment.
· Performs related duties as requested by the supervisor.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
· Physical ability to do required work.
· Have the ability to lift a minimum of 40 lbs.
· Have the ability to reach, bend, walk, push, pull carry and stoop repetitively.
· Must be willing to work with a variety of chemicals as used in a hospital setting.
· Must be comfortable working around blood and other bodily fluids as is required in a hospital setting.
DESIRED EXPERIENCE & SKILLS:
· Top candidates will have an eye for detail and be dedicated to providing a high level of customer satisfaction.
· Knowledge of the materials, methods, implements and devices used in cleaning building area.
· Competitive candidates for this position will exhibit clear and concise communications skills, both verbal and written.
Committed to attracting and retaining a diverse staff, the University of Washington will honor your experiences, perspectives and unique identity. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable and welcoming.
Per Governor Inslee’s Proclamation 21-14.1, employees of higher education and healthcare institutions must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 no later than October 18, 2021 unless a medical or religious exemption is approved. Being fully vaccinated means that an individual is at least two weeks past their final dose of an authorized COVID-19 vaccine regimen. As a condition of employment, newly hired employees will be required to provide proof of their COVID-19 vaccination. View the Final candidate guide to COVID-19 vaccination requirement webpage (https://hr.uw.edu/jobs/final-candidate-guide-to-covid-19-vaccination-requirement/) for information about the medical or religious exemption process for final candidates.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $17.60 - $24.40 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
COVID-19 considerations:
All EVS staff goes through a proper PPE training and is strictly enforced.
Experience:
- Custodial Experience: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: One location
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