Environmental Equipment Operator, Full Time, Days

Jackson Health System; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Jackson Memorial Hospital in Miami is seeking an Environmental Equipment Operator to perform heavy housekeeping tasks on an assigned shift. The role requires operating scrubbers and other cleaning equipment, executing floor care and carpet care, and maintaining a clean, safe environment.

Candidates should demonstrate the ability to follow procedures, work under pressure, and communicate effectively. A High School diploma is preferred, with 0–3 years of related experience being suitable for

Qualifications

• High School diploma preferred.
• 0–3 years of related experience.
• Ability to operate job-related cleaning equipment and follow procedures.

Responsibilities

• Follow floor care cleaning procedures for automatic scrubber to remove dirt accumulated on floor.
• Operate cleaning equipment safely and maintain machines.
• Perform floor burnishing and polishing after cleaning.
• Detect malfunctions and report problems to supervisor.
• Assemble pads and brushes to maximize machinery efficiency.
• Perform hard surface floor care, including dusting, sweeping, damp mopping and burnishing.
• Perform carpet care: vacuuming, spot cleaning and bonneting.
• Clean, disinfect and arrange furniture and fixtures as required.
• Spot clean walls, window sills and lights as needed.
• Carry out other environmental duties as assigned.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Prioritization

Communication skills

Critical thinking

Tech proficiency

Education

High School diploma

Job description

Jackson Memorial Hospital

Department: Jackson Memorial Hospital

Address: 1611 NW 12th Ave, Miami, Florida, 33136

Shift details: Full-Time, Days

Why Jackson

Jackson Memorial Hospital is the flagship hospital for Jackson Health System and it has been a beacon of medical excellence and community care for more than a century. Throughout its rich and storied history, Jackson Memorial - located in the heart of the City of Miami - has been ground zero for some of the world's greatest medical breakthroughs and important moments in South Florida. We've grown into one of the nation's largest public hospitals, and one of the few that is also a world-class academic medical center with a proud mission and proven success. Jackson Memorial is an accredited, tertiary teaching hospital with 1,500 licensed beds, where nearly every medical specialty is provided by some of the world's most skilled and highly regarded multidisciplinary team of healthcare professionals.

Summary

Environmental Equipment Operator performs manual work involving more difficult housekeeping tasks on an assigned shift in the hospital. Employees in this classification perform heavy manual work involving a variety of housekeeping tasks.

Responsibilities

• Follow floor care cleaning procedure for automatic scrubber to remove dirt accumulated on floor.
• Follow cleaning procedure for maintenance of all automated equipment.
• Once the floor is cleaned follow floor care procedure for the ultra burnished to polish the floor.
• Operates the equipment in a safe way to prevent accidents.
• Detects malfunctions while operating the equipment and report problem to supervisor.
• Properly assemblies pads and brushes to obtain maximum machinery efficiency.
• Determine proper pad pressure adjustment for more efficient cleaning and polishing.
• Performs complete range of hard surface floor care including: dusting, sweeping, damp mopping, and burnishing/buffing.
• Performs complete range of carpet care including; vacuuming, spot cleaning and bonneting.
• Cleans, disinfects and arranges furniture and fixtures as required.
• Spot cleans and damp wipes walls, window sills and overhead lights as required.
• Performs other related environmental duties as required, including cleaning of all patient units.
• Demonstrates behaviors of service excellence and CARE values (Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Expertise).
• Performs all other related job duties as assigned.

Experience

Generally requires 0 to 3 years of related experience.

Education

High School diploma is strongly preferred.

Skill

Ability to analyze, organize and prioritize work accurately while meeting multiple deadlines. Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form. Ability to handle difficult and stressful situations with critical thinking and professional composure. Ability to understand and follow instructions. Ability to exercise sound and independent judgment. Knowledge and skill in use of job appropriate technology and software applications.

Credentials

Valid license or certification is required as needed, based on the job or specialty.

Working Conditions

Physical Requirements - Job functions requires extended walking or standing. Must be able to climb stairs/ladder, stoop, bend, crawl and perform repetitive motions as needed. Must be able to carry objects weighing 21 to 50 pounds. Must be able to lift , push or pull objects weighing 51 to 100 pounds with the use of appropriate devices. Function requires visual acuity to perform job related activities such as: operating machines or motor vehicles and performing mechanical or skilled trades tasks of a repetitive and non-repetitive nature. Certain jobs in this group may have specific physical abilities requirement. Additional information and provision requests for reasonable accommodation will be provided by the home unit/department in collaboration with the Reasonable Accommodations Committee (RAC).

Environmental Conditions

Fast paced environment with occasional high pressure or emergent situations. Jobs in this group frequently work outdoors, are subject to potential hazards and may have exposure to extreme weather and high temperatures, noisy or dusty areas and confined spaces. Reasonable accommodations can be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the described essential functions. Additional information and provision requests for reasonable accommodation will be provided by the home unit/department in collaboration with the Reasonable Accommodations Committee (RAC).