Facilities Worker, Full Time, 1pm-9pm

Bassett Healthcare Network; Town of Herkimer (NY); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical insurance

Life insurance

Retirement benefits

Job summary

Bassett Healthcare Network is seeking a Facilities Worker to perform custodial functions, cleaning the building and grounds, and supporting hospital operations in New York. Responsibilities include floor care, waste removal, equipment cleaning, snow/ice removal, and safety inspections.

Requirements include a High School diploma or GED (preferred), at least 1 year in a hospital or health facility, and a valid NYS Class D driver's license with insurability.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED, preferred.
• Minimum 1 year experience in hospital or health related facility, preferred.
• Must possess a valid NYS Class D driver's license and maintain eligibility of insurability to operate the organization's vehicles.

Responsibilities

• Assist with floor care.
• Routine cleaning of the kitchen and equipment.
• Pick up trash and linen.
• Cut down any cardboard.
• Pick up trash in dietary.
• Pick up RED bags (infectious waste).
• Pick up bibs for laundry.
• Must use floor machines: war-horse, buffer, wet vac, etc.
• Lock all doors at specified time.
• Complete mopping as scheduled.
• Maintain cleanliness of designated restrooms.
• Fill paper towel holders and soap dispensers.
• Dust floors and furniture.
• Remove snow and ice from exits and entrances.
• Complete oxygen and tank hook ups.
• Clean and dust all stairwells.
• Assist in minor maintenance repairs, including evaluating situation and reporting to night supervisor if maintenance needs to be called.
• Respond to all Fire Alarms.
• Complete nightly safety inspections.
• Assist in all other duties deemed necessary by supervisor.
• Attend all required in-services and follow all department and facility policies including the use of personal protective equipment.
• Maintain CONFIDENTIALITY of all pertinent resident care and employee information and follow HIPAA and HIV regulations.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Reliability

Self-Motivated

Time Management

Education

High School diploma or GED, preferred

Job description

The best thing about this role

Are you looking to make a difference by improving the health of our patients? Here you will find an innovative culture that is patient-focused and dedicated to making a difference. We are committed to helping the population we serve, and our communities, achieve optimum health and enjoy the best quality of life possible.

What you’ll do

The primary purpose of the Facilities Worker position is to perform all custodial functions in the process of maintaining and cleaning of the building and grounds.

• Assist with floor care.
• Routine cleaning of the kitchen and equipment.
• Pick up trash and linen.
• Cut down any cardboard.
• Pick up trash in dietary.
• Pick up RED bags (infectious waste).
• Pick up bibs for laundry.
• Must use floor machines: war-horse, buffer, wet vac, etc.
• Lock all doors at specified time.
• Complete mopping as scheduled.
• Maintain cleanliness of designated restrooms.
• Fill paper towel holders and soap dispensers.
• Dust floors and furniture.
• Remove snow and ice from exits and entrances.
• Complete oxygen and tank hook ups.
• Clean and dust all stairwells.
• Assist in minor maintenance repairs, including evaluating situation and reporting to night supervisor if maintenance needs to be called.
• Respond to all Fire Alarms.
• Complete nightly safety inspections.
• Assist in all other duties deemed necessary by supervisor.
• Attend all required in-services and follow all department and facility policies including the use of personal protective equipment.
• Maintain CONFIDENTIALITY of all pertinent resident care and employee information and follow HIPAA and HIV regulations.

What we need from you

Education:

• High School diploma or GED, preferred

Experience:

• Minimum 1 year experience in hospital or health related facility, preferred

License/Certification:

• Must possess a valid NYS Class D driver's license and maintain eligibility of insurability to operate the organization's vehicles.

Skills:

• Attention to Detail
• Reliability
• Self-Motivated
• Time Management

Physical requirements:

• Medium Work - Exerting up to 50 lbs. for force occasionally, and/or up to 20 lbs. of force frequently, and/or up to 10 lbs. of force constantly to move objects.
• Occasional balancing, climbing, crouching, kneeling, lifting, pulling, reaching, repetitive motion, seeing/monitor/computer use, stooping, talking, visual acuity (color, depth, perception)
• Occasional fit testing
• Frequent grasping, hearing, pushing, standing, walking

Hazards:

• Occasional bodily fluids/bloodborne exposure, chemical, electrical, mechanical

Working conditions:

• Occasional extreme temperatures, noise, vibration, wet and/or humid, dust, fumes, mists, odors

Travel:

• Occasional Travel - The job may require travel from time- to-time, but not on a regular basis

Total Rewards

Bassett Healthcare Network’s commitment to our employees includes benefit programs carefully designed with the needs and values of all our employees in mind. Many of the benefits we offer are paid fully or in large part by Bassett. Our generous benefits offerings include:

• Paid time off, including company holidays, vacation, and sick time
• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Life insurance and disability protection
• Retirement benefits including an employer match
• And more!

Specific benefit offerings may vary by location and/or position.

Pay Range

Salary is based on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, training, and fair market evaluation based on industry standards. The above compensation range represents a good faith belief of the compensation range by Bassett Healthcare Network, and its entities and affiliates, at the time of this posting or advertisement.

Pay Range Minimum:

USD $16.12/Hr.

Pay Range Maximum:

USD $24.12/Hr.

We love the difference people bring

We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related condition), age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression (including transgender status), genetic predisposition or carrier status, military or veteran status, familial status, status as a victim of domestic violence, or any other status protected by law.