Environ Assistant Floor/Special Project Team, Evening Shift (3p-1130p Rotating Weekends & Holidays)

Children's National Medical Center; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Environmental Assistant to join their dedicated team. In this role, you will be responsible for maintaining cleanliness and sanitation across various areas, ensuring a safe and welcoming environment for patients and staff. Your expertise in floor care and effective use of cleaning equipment will play a crucial role in upholding the highest standards of hygiene. This position offers the opportunity to contribute meaningfully to a team committed to excellence in service and care. If you are detail-oriented and passionate about cleanliness, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• 2 years of cleaning/housekeeping experience preferred.
• Knowledge of floor care and sanitization procedures.

Responsibilities

• Clean and sanitize rooms and furnishings in assigned areas.
• Perform floor care tasks including mopping and vacuuming.
• Report unsafe conditions and damaged equipment.

Skills

Cleaning

Floor Care

Sanitization

Use of Cleaning Equipment

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Vacuum

Carpet Extractor

Pallet Jack

Job description

Description

The Environmental Assistant Floor/Special Project Team employee will clean and sanitize rooms and furnishings in assigned work areas following established policies and procedures.

Qualifications

Minimum Education
High School Diploma or GED (Required)

Minimum Work Experience
2 years Cleaning/housekeeping experience (Preferred)
2 years Floor care/special project experience (Preferred)

Functional Accountabilities

Floor Care

• Use vacuum to clean carpets; use carpet extractor or bonnet buff to perform spot removal or clean carpets.
• Use brooms, mops, buffers to sweep, dry/wet mop, scrub, strip and refinish, sanitize and disinfect hard surface floors.
• Report damaged carpets and floors and situations where stain removal can not be done.
• Mix, use and dispose of floor care chemicals according to directions.
• Clean and properly store floor equipment; operate cleaning equipment according to instructions; replace belts, bags and make other minor equipment repairs; report mechanical failures to supervisor.

Personal and Patient Safety

• Wear personal protective equipment according to hospital guidelines, follow universal precautions.
• Use appropriate cleaning materials.
• Report unsafe conditions in assigned work areas.
• Observe isolation procedures.

Room Set-up and Tear Down

• Move furniture and equipment as directed, use good body mechanics.
• Perform room set-up and tear-down for special events as directed.

Other Duties

• Complete project reports of completed tasks during shift.
• Attend weekly/monthly and annual departmental training sessions.
• Use pallet jack to move boxes from loading dock to stock supply room.

Non-Essential Functions

• Arrive and depart work on time.
• Report to work on scheduled days with no excessive absenteeism.
• Leave for meal breaks and return on time.
• Report to work in a clean, odor-free uniform that is worn daily.

Organizational Accountabilities

Customer Service and Teamwork

• Anticipate and respond to customer needs; follow up until needs are met.
• Demonstrate respectful and collaborative behavior.
• Partner with team members to achieve goals.
• Be receptive to ideas and opinions of others.

Performance Improvement and Problem-solving

• Contribute to a positive work environment.
• Show flexibility and willingness to adapt.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements.
• Make sound decisions based on judgment.

Cost Management and Safety

• Use resources efficiently.
• Seek less costly ways of performing tasks.
• Speak up about unsafe behavior or conditions.
• Verify information for decision-making.
• Pause and review in uncertain situations.
• Communicate clearly and timely.
• Promote safety for all.