Utility Custodian

Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic; Mason City (IA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Trinity Health in Mason City is seeking a full-time Utility Custodian for day shift to perform preventive maintenance of department equipment and duties of a Housekeeper as needed. The role supports patient care areas and requires adherence to safety policies.

You will disinfect clinical areas, handle medical waste, prepare rooms, and assist in training new custodians while maintaining HIPAA compliance and safety standards.

Qualifications

• High school education or equivalent preferred.
• Two years custodial experience preferred.
• Must maintain BLS certification with current status.

Responsibilities

• Disinfect patient areas to maximize infection prevention and safety.
• Handle collection, storage and disposal of medical waste per policy.
• Clean and ready remodeled/new areas for occupancy.
• Perform project tasks such as cleanup and floor care.
• Prepare patient rooms and supplies replenishment per procedures.
• Interact with patients and visitors to provide directions and information.

Skills

Custodial experience

BLS Certification

Mechanical aptitude

Education

High school education or equivalent

Tools

KRONOS System

Work Order System

Outlook

Job description

Employment Type:

Full time

Shift:

Day Shift

Job Summary

The Utility Custodian performs repairs, service, and preventive maintenance of department equipment as well as performing the duties of a Housekeeper and/or Custodian when needed. The position also functions as a utility person for a number of projects, and assists with on-the-job training of new custodians.

Organizational Summary

Reports to: Supervisor, Environmental Services

Supervises: N/A

Key Working Relationships: EVS Leadership, Store Clerks and Hospital Colleagues

Primary Customer Groups: Department employees, public and hospital Colleagues

Age/Population of Patients Served: Not Applicable

Essential Functions

• Disinfect patient treatment, invasive care areas, staff and visitor areas to maximize infection prevention, enhance patient safety, ensure EOC compliance and enhance the visual appeal of assigned areas in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Perform collection, storage, and disposal of general medical, biohazard, pharmaceutical, chemotherapy, sharps, and soiled linen products from patient treatment areas in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Clean remodeled or newly constructed areas and ensure they are ready for occupancy.
• Perform project work to include cubicle curtain changes, construction cleanup, floor refinishing, carpet cleaning, wall washing, refrigerator cleaning, and other projects as assigned.
• Prepare patient rooms, exam rooms and patient support areas for new patients including disinfection, bed making, floor care, and supplies replenishment in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Interact verbally with patients and visitors to provide directions, hospital information, guest room services and general hospitality.
• Ensures the proper operation of and performs minor maintenance on all custodial equipment communicating additional repair needs to Environmental Services Supervisors.
• Support with internal requests for moving office furniture and other equipment as needed.
• Utilizes problem solving knowledge and skills to investigate problems and formulate solutions to improve safety, maximize growth, and reduce costs.
• Talk promptly and directly to an individual when there is a concern or a problem.
• Build trust through open, two-way communication.
• Embrace change and take prudent risk to find new ways to support the Mission.
• Encourage new ideas to serve our patients and communities.
• Provide and accept coaching and feedback.
• Acts as a resource to other custodians for technical advice such as special stain removal, chemical applications and equipment concerns.
• Maintains documentation and performs data entry utilizing preventive maintenance and work order software.
• Performs record retention duties in off site and on site locations.
• Supports and abides by all health center departmental and safety policies and procedures.
• Maintains basic parts inventory.
• Attends training applicable to job performance enhancement well as competency and departmental meetings.
• Able to work with little supervision.
• Independently uses sound judgment to make decisions that best meet the mission and vision of the organization associated to the MercyOne North Iowa Environmental Services Department.
• Maintains required department confidentiality and abides by HIPAA regulations.
• Takes an active role in enhancing ability to carry out job functions through personal and professional/job-related growth and development, and participates in medical center and/or departmental education programs.
• Communicates with and performs duties following the philosophy of MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center and the Sisters of Mercy reflecting the organization’s Mission, Values, and Cultural Beliefs.
• Supports and abides by all medical center, departmental, and safety policies and procedures.
• Proactively identifies safety concerns surrounding the work environment.
• Performs other responsibilities as requested by supervisor, manager or department head.

Additional Functions

• Provide relief support for Linen Distribution by fulfilling the duties of a Patient Supply Distributor
• Assist with winter snow removal

Position Qualifications

• Education [formal]: High school education or equivalent preferred
• Experience: Two years custodial experience preferred
• Special Skills and Competencies: Have the ability to effectively train other employees Good record keeping skills Organizational skills Mechanical aptitude NA
• Must provide proof of Basic Life Support (BLS Healthcare Provider, American Heart Association; or American Red Cross, Professional Rescuer-LIVE class only) via current card prior to employment or within 60 days of hire and maintains current status.
• Completes Mandatory Reporting: Child and Dependent Adult Abuse requirement within 6 months of hire and renews this requirement every 5 years.
• Completes Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) – American Heart Association within 6 months of hire and maintains current status.
• Completes Pediatric Advance Life Support (PALS) – American Heart Association within 6 months of hire and maintains current status.
• Completes Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) – American Heart Association within 6 months of hire and maintains current status.
• Completes MANDT Training within 6 months of hire and maintains current status.
• Completes Trauma Nurse Core Course (TNCC) – American Heart Association within 6 months of hire and maintains current status.

Motor Vehicle

Will need to operate __X___ Mercy Vehicle _____ Personal Vehicle _____ N/A Frequency of operation: __X____daily ______ weekly _____ monthly ______quarterly

Machines, Tools and Equipment

Computer Outlook Custodial Equipment Work Order System KRONOS System Floor Equipment

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

Trinity Health

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, faith-based health care systems in the nation. Together, we’re 121,000 colleagues and nearly 36,500 physicians and clinicians caring for diverse communities across 27 states. Nationally recognized for care and experience, our system includes 101 hospitals, 126 continuing care locations, the second largest PACE program in the country, 136 urgent care locations, and many other health and well-being services. Based in Livonia, Michigan, in fiscal year 2023, we invested $1.5 billion in our communities through charity care and other community benefit programs. For more information, visit http://www.trinity-health.org. You can also follow Trinity Health on LinkedIn.