Housekeeper/Custodian (57421)

Livingston Hospital; Salem (KY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Livingston Hospital in Salem, KY, is seeking a Custodian/Maintenance professional to ensure cleanliness in patient areas and perform floor care using commercial equipment. Tasks include mopping, trash disposal, and minor maintenance duties.

The ideal candidate must handle heavy equipment, understand directions, and work effectively with minimal supervision. Physical demands include lifting up to 25 pounds and standing for long periods. Join our team for a safe and supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• Ability to perform tasks like mopping and using a buffer.
• Ability to follow directions and operate heavy equipment.
• Capability to lift up to 25 pounds and handle various cleaning tasks.

Responsibilities

• Perform deep cleaning and maintenance of floors.
• Dispose of trash and manage infectious waste.
• Clean patient rooms and refill supplies.
• Participate in safety training and use chemicals properly.

Skills

Ability to perform required tasks

Ability to understand and follow directions

Demonstrate correct use of equipment

Ability to work with minimal supervision

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: Livingston Hospital - Salem, KY 42078. Education Level: Not Specified. Travel Percentage: Negligible. Job Category: Facilities.

POSITION SUMMARY

Works closely with other members of the Housekeeping Department, other organizational staff, patients, and families. Performs all hard tile floor care and major restoration functions in accordance with the standard procedures of the Housekeeping Department and the facility’s objectives. Use of commercial equipment, tools and supplies as dictated by the necessity of the specific job/task. Must have ability to use ladders.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES & AUTHORITIES

1. Mopping and utilizing buffer to polish and finish floors.
2. Trash and infectious waste disposal.

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Clean patient rooms and beds when patients are discharged during shift as requested by nursing staff.
2. Refills supplies in bathrooms if necessary.
3. Attends hospital safety and disaster training and in-services and seminars on application of chemicals and maintaining equipment.
4. May be required to empty trash in patient rooms, lobby, lounges, restrooms, and other work areas if necessary.
5. Light maintenance duties including but not limited to changing light bulbs and patient room care which would include learning the basics about the beds, commodes, etc.
6. Performs other duties as assigned by Supervisor, Director and C.E.O.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, SKILLS, ABILITIES)

• Ability to perform required tasks.
• Ability to understand and follow directions given.
• Must be able to demonstrate the correct use of equipment, tools, and supplies, and procedures after a training period of three months.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.

OTHER SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS, REGISTRATIONS, ETC.)

None

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Lifting up to 25 pounds. The ability to stand several hours at a time, stoop, bend, mop, and operate heavy floor buffer. Requires making repetitive motion with the wrists, hands, and fingers more than 75% of the time.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Subject to inside and outside environmental conditions. Exposure to chemicals and fumes. Requires working with equipment that causes moderate to high levels of vibration. May require wearing gloves, mask, body and eye protection.

Position: Custodian/Maintenance