Building Service Worker I-Temporary

Essential Functions

• Interacts with the public, patients, visitors and other staff in accordance with customer service standards;
• Completes tasks with an attitude of teamwork and cooperation in accordance with department procedures and standards.
• Uses precautionary and protective measures to avoid self-exposure and cross-contamination;
• Handles and disposes of contaminated trash according to established procedures;
• Maintains and respects patient and customer confidentiality.
• Sweeps, mops, strips and waxes floors and stairways using various types of floor care equipment.
• Vacuums, spot cleans, removes stains and shampoos carpets;
• Empties and cleans trash receptacles and operates trash compactor;
• Cleans, dusts and polishes furniture and woodwork; washes windows, walls, ceilings and a variety of window coverings;
• Cleans and disinfects restroom fixtures and drinking fountains; refills restroom containers and dispensers;
• Disinfects offices, workstations and public areas when an infectious condition has been reported;
• Uses precautionary and protective measures to avoid self-exposure and cross-contamination;
• Aids in setting up, breaking down and moving folding tables;
• Moves and arranges furniture and equipment;
• Turns out lights; locks doors and windows; replaces light bulbs; and reports the need for repairs;
• Moves wheeled furniture racks;
• Lifts folding chairs overhead;
• Pushes a supply cart on wheels;
• Lifts and carries cases of supplies;
• Lifts crowd control turn-style poles in buckets of cement for placement on a cart;
• Adheres to standards imposed by regulatory agencies;
• Performs normal work assignments in close proximity to patients, visitors and hospital staff, and to infectious conditions and hazardous waste;
• Disinfects patient isolation rooms following discharge without knowledge of the specific diagnosis, which may include AIDS, tuberculosis, or hepatitis;
• Changes contaminated linens and cleans unoccupied beds;
• Cleans operating rooms and other special procedure areas to provide a sterile environment;

Other Functions

• Performs other related functions as required.

Employment Standards

• Some positions may require: Possession of a valid Class C California Drivers License.
• Candidates may be required to pass a thorough background investigation.
• Except for minor traffic violations, misdemeanor and felony convictions may be disqualifying.

Supplemental

• A background check may be required for this classification.
• All Kern Medical employees are designated “Disaster Service Workers”.
• In the event of a disaster or civil disorder, all Kern Medical employees are to remain at work or to report to work in a safe and practicable manner.

Position Responsibilities

• If position responsibilities require driving a personal vehicle, then possession of a current valid California Driver’s License and adherence to the Kern County Hospital Authority Vehicle Use and Driving Standard Policy (ENG-EC-119) is required.
• If position responsibilities require driving a vehicle owned, leased or rented by Kern Medical, then possession of a current valid California Driver’s license, a signed authorization for Release of Drivers Record Information and adherence to the Kern County Hospital Authority Vehicle Use and Driving Standard Policy (ENG-EC-119) is required.

Pay

The estimated pay for this position is $18.6300 to $22.1377. This reflects only a portion of the total compensation package for this position. Additional compensation may be available for this role through differentials, incentives, and bonuses.