Environmental Service Worker I - FT
MERIT HEALTH NATCHEZ · Natchez, MS · 1 mo ago
Art & CreativeFull-time
Essential Functions
- Cleans and sanitizes assigned areas, including rooms, hallways, lobbies, lounges, restrooms, elevators, stairways, locker rooms, and other workspaces, ensuring adherence to infection control standards.
- Sweeps, mops, vacuums, and dusts floors, furniture, and equipment, utilizing appropriate cleaning tools and techniques.
- Performs maintenance of hard and carpeted surfaces, including stripping, refinishing, and treating floors and upholstery as per department procedures.
- Washes walls, ceilings, windows, woodwork, door panels, and other surfaces to maintain cleanliness and hygiene.
- Restocks supplies in designated areas, monitoring inventory levels and reporting shortages to ensure continuous availability.
- Handles trash and biohazardous materials safely, including collection, transportation, and disposal in compliance with safety and HIPAA protocols.
- Operates and maintains cleaning equipment effectively, ensuring proper functionality and reporting any malfunctions or repair needs.
- Affords assistance with minor repairs or maintenance tasks and promptly reports larger facility issues to the appropriate personnel.
Qualifications
- Knowledge of cleaning techniques, equipment, and products.
- Understanding of infection control and safety standards.
- Ability to operate cleaning equipment effectively and safely.
- Strong attention to detail and time management skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to interact with staff, patients, and visitors.
- Physical ability to perform repetitive tasks and lift or move objects as needed.