Housekeeper II Lead

Job Summary:

Leads the work of Environmental Services employees in the absence of the supervisor. Maintains the Hospital’s environment to be clean and safe. Displays mission, vision and values of the Hospital by demonstrating courteous and professional behavior towards patients, physicians, visitors, volunteers and other employees.

Essential Functions:

• Capable of performing job responsibilities in the EVS Tech and EVS Tech Specialist classifications.
• Follows infection control/prevention practices and safety practices in all activities.
• Activities include: leading the work of others, scheduling, coordinating shift change activities, assigning work to others, cleaning floors; damp dusting furniture and fixtures; making and cleaning patient beds; cleaning and emptying ash urns and waste receptacles; washing windows, walls, ceilings, vents and lights; changing light bulbs; performing non-routine floor care duties (buffing, shampooing, etc.); inspecting and replace curtains and cubicles; checking and stocking soap and paper supplies; hauling out trash; moving furniture; and using various cleaning equipment, carts and products.
• Requires leadership responsibilities and ability to team build and motivate employees. Requires a normal, responsive relationship indicating sensitivity to other people. Must maintain as confidential information accidentally gained in the process of doing one’s own work. Must demonstrate the ability to cooperate with others.

The job summary and responsibilities listed above are designed to indicate the general nature of the work performed within this job. They are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all job responsibilities required of employees assigned to this job. Employees may be required to perform other duties as assigned.

Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Requires self-discipline to perform work specifically assigned.
• Requires a display of personal attitude, courtesy and appearance for others to look favorably on the institution (much contact with public).
• Requires understanding of either verbal or written communications and instructions. Must be able to interpret written warnings as posted on doorways and chemicals. Requires use of judgment making decisions adherent to standards.
• Must be able to work weekends and holidays.
• Requires continuous contact with cleaning solutions
• Requires a normal, responsive relationship indicating sensitivity to other people. Must maintain as confidential any information accidentally gained in the process of working. Must demonstrate the ability to cooperate with others

Preferred Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED
• Healthcare experience