Environmental Service Associate / Teamsters JH (Housekeeping-FT Night) Jefferson Hospital

Allegheny Health Network; Clairton (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Allegheny Health Network is seeking a dedicated cleaning technician to perform standardized cleaning in patient rooms, offices, and related areas using established procedures. You will follow chemical usage guidelines, handle waste, and ensure sanitary conditions across multiple departments.

The role requires adherence to safety and infection-control policies and involves supporting additional duties as needed.

Qualifications

• Ability to follow written and oral instructions.
• Basic reading, writing and effective communication skills.
• Ability to operate power equipment.
• FIT testing may be required, but provided upon hire as needed.

Responsibilities

• Complete standardized cleaning in patient rooms, offices, departments and other areas using proper cleaning procedures.
• Follow cleaning procedures and proper chemical usage; perform high dusting, sanitizing, bathroom cleaning, waste removal, mopping and floor upkeep.
• Return and manage equipment after cleaning with disinfectant; maintain storage areas and cleanliness.
• Adhere to safety, infection control, PPE, and department policies; participate in training and performance improvement activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned or required.

Skills

Follow instructions

Reading & writing

Power equipment

FIT testing

Job description

GENERAL OVERVIEW

This job completes the standardized cleaning process in patient rooms, offices, departments, and other ancillary areas utilizing the appropriate cleaning procedures.

• Follow proper cleaning procedures in all assigned areas. Follow directions in the proper use of chemicals. Cleaning procedures include high dusting, sanitizing/spot cleaning, bathroom cleaning, waste removal, dry mopping/vacuuming, floor sanitizing/wet mopping, and inspection. Meet the performance standards for cleaning. (30%)
• Perform other services/functions such as, but not limited to, trash/soiled linen pick-up, stocking supplies, maintain par stock, and projects. (30%)
• Returns equipment to proper location after cleaning with disinfectant, such as potty chairs, IV’s, and carts. Collects, cleans and tags and removes broken or unsafe. equipment. Maintains storage areas and environmental closets in a clean, orderly, and functional manner. (30%)
• Adheres to corporate citizenship standards as well as all regulatory and corporate requirements and expectations. Actively participate in facility/department programs, training, performance improvement and maintains a professional image at all times. Adheres to department attendance policy. (5%)
• Completes duties and responsibilities adhering to all safety and infection control policies procedures and practices including, but not limited to OSHA, product usage, P.P.E., proper hand washing techniques, isolation procedures, safe waste handling and knowing emergency codes and correct responses. (5%)
• Other duties as assigned or required.

Company

Allegheny Health Network

Job Description

GENERAL OVERVIEW

This job completes the standardized cleaning process in patient rooms, offices, departments, and other ancillary areas utilizing the appropriate cleaning procedures.

• Follow proper cleaning procedures in all assigned areas. Follow directions in the proper use of chemicals. Cleaning procedures include high dusting, sanitizing/spot cleaning, bathroom cleaning, waste removal, dry mopping/vacuuming, floor sanitizing/wet mopping, and inspection. Meet the performance standards for cleaning. (30%)
• Perform other services/functions such as, but not limited to, trash/soiled linen pick-up, stocking supplies, maintain par stock, and projects. (30%)
• Returns equipment to proper location after cleaning with disinfectant, such as potty chairs, IV’s, and carts. Collects, cleans and tags and removes broken or unsafe. equipment. Maintains storage areas and environmental closets in a clean, orderly, and functional manner. (30%)
• Adheres to corporate citizenship standards as well as all regulatory and corporate requirements and expectations. Actively participate in facility/department programs, training, performance improvement and maintains a professional image at all times. Adheres to department attendance policy. (5%)
• Completes duties and responsibilities adhering to all safety and infection control policies procedures and practices including, but not limited to OSHA, product usage, P.P.E., proper hand washing techniques, isolation procedures, safe waste handling and knowing emergency codes and correct responses. (5%)
• Other duties as assigned or required.

Qualifications

Minimum

• FIT testing may be required, but provided upon hire as needed.
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions.
• Basic reading, writing and effective communication skills.
• Ability to operate power equipment.

Preferred

• None

Disclaimer

The job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of work performed by employees within this job title. It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to do this job.

Compliance Requirement

This job adheres to the ethical and legal standards and behavioral expectations as set forth in the code of business conduct and company policies.

As a component of job responsibilities, employees may have access to covered information, cardholder data, or other confidential customer information that must be protected at all times. In connection with this, all employees must comply with both the Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) as described in the Notice of Privacy Practices and Privacy Policies and Procedures as well as all data security guidelines established within the Company’s Handbook of Privacy Policies and Practices and Information Security Policy.

Furthermore, it is every employee’s responsibility to comply with the company’s Code of Business Conduct. This includes but is not limited to adherence to applicable federal and state laws, rules, and regulations as well as company policies and training requirements.

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