Environmental Service Technician

POSITION SUMMARY

The employee is responsible for all KVHC cleaning, sanitation, and janitorial standards and requirements to accomplish the highest standards for all areas of the KVHC facilities. The employee is required to have knowledge of cleaning standards for the professional medical practice. The employee is required to be knowledgeable of Katahdin Valley Health Center policies, regulations, and procedures including but not limited to facility safety, exposure control, and hazard communication. Must know OSHA regulations, safety hazards and precautions to establish a safe working environment. The employee will follow the Center for Disease Control and Katahdin Valley Health Center established cleaning and disinfecting environmental surfaces in a health care facility.

RESPONSIBILITIES Kitchen:

 Clean and empty the trash can and replace the bag.

 Clean and wipe inside and out of the kitchen refrigerator and microwave. (Do not throw away food)

 Clean and wipe down tables.

 Clean and sanitize sink and counters.

 Clean chairs and chair legs.

 Sweep and wash floors. Scrub mopboards as needed. (make sure corners are clean)  Clean and wipe down the coffee maker.

 Clean and wipe down the water cooler, water nozzle, and empty the drip pan.  Refill paper towel, hand sanitizer, and soap dispenser as needed. Replace batteries if needed.

 Clean ceiling vents as needed. Exam Rooms:

 Clean and empty the trash can and replace the bag.

 Disinfect and wipe all surfaces (counters, cabinet fronts, doors, exam bed frames, stool, and chairs including legs).

 Clean and sanitize sink and counters.

 Sweep and wash floors. Scrub mopboards as needed. (Make sure corners are clean)

 Refill paper towel, hand sanitizer, and soap dispensers as needed. Replace batteries if needed.

 Clean ceiling vents as needed. Bathrooms:

 Clean and empty the trash can and replace the bag.

 Clean and sanitize sinks, urinals, and toilets.

 Wipe off cabinet fronts, doors, and stall dividers.  Sweep and wash floors. Scrub mopboards as needed. (Be sure to get in corners and around the toilets).

 Clean and refill paper towel and soap dispenser as needed.

 Clean ceiling vents as needed. Waiting Rooms:

 Clean and wipe down all chairs including legs.

 Clean and wipe down and organize any magazine and literature racks.

 Clean and wipe down windowsills and dust blinds.

 Sweep and wash floors and rugs; pull out chairs and rugs to clean under, Scrub mopboards as needed. (Be sure to get corners).

 Clean glass in doors and windows as necessary.

 Clean ceiling vents as needed. Offices:

 Clean and empty trash cans and replace bags.  Clean and wipe windowsills and dust blinds.

 Clean and wipe off all counters and desks where accessible (do not move items on desks).

 Wash front office receptionist window inside and out.

 Clean and wipe down chairs including legs.

 Wipe down bookcases, file cabinets, heating units, etc.

 Vacuum, sweep and wash floors. Scrub mopboards as needed. (Especially under desks – move chair pads and replace).

 Clean ceiling vents as needed. Miscellaneous:

 Clean and empty all trashcans and replace bags. Place trash in the appropriate dumpster.

 Wipe down all cabinet fronts, doors, counters, etc.

 Sweep and wash floors. Scrub mopboards as needed. (Make sure to get corners).

 Vacuum all floor, carpets, rugs, and mats.

 Clean all heat units.

 Wash all walls and ceilings as necessary.

 Buffing, stripping, and waxing of all hard surfaces as needed.

 Shampoo all carpets and rugs as needed.

 Clean window screens as needed.

 Be sure all lights are off and doors locked before leaving the building.

 Wash windows as needed.

The above list is intended to describe the janitorial duties in general terms and does not necessarily describe all duties, nor should be considered all-inclusive. Duties and responsibilities may be added, deleted or changed at any time at the discretion of KVHC management, formally or informally, either verbally or in writing.

1. Performs additional duties or projects as assigned by the Facilities Manager.

2. Adheres to all KVHC policies and protocols.

3. Complies with all safety rules and protocols. Reports all incidents, regardless of severity, immediately to their supervisor and completes an incident report and investigation form, which will be forwarded to Human Resources within 24 hours of the incident.

4. Conducts themselves as a good steward in the communities served by KVHC; represents the organization at outreach activities as needed.

5. Actively participates as committee member as assigned by the Chief Executive Officer.

6. Interacts harmoniously and effectively with others. Focusing on the attainment of organization goals and objectives through a commitment to team work.

7. Conforms to acceptable attendance and punctuality standards as expressed in the employee handbook.

8. Abides by the organization’s compliance program and requirements

9. At times you may be faced with challenges that may impact patient care. Addressing these challenges may not be in your job description, however Katahdin Valley Health Center encourages each team member to go above and beyond to address the patients’ needs in the moment. Employees have the autonomy to see the care experience through from A to Z to show our patients KVHC C.A.R.E.S.

PROFESSIONAL EXPECTATIONS

1. Admit mistakes or missteps openly, own your own behavior, forgive one another, and model vulnerability and humility.

2. Keep discussions about team members, subordinates, and colleagues as well as challenges in the workplace, positive, constructive, and factual.

3. Be mindful of employee confidentiality even among peers, and particularly where an issue involves a peer.

4. Only say what you would be willing to say to someone directly.

5. Whenever possible, speak directly to the person with whom you are having a disagreement or a challenge. Challenge yourself to engage in these discussions. Do not avoid constructive conflict.

6. Work with your supervisor or HR when you need to process a performance or behavioral situation with a colleague or subordinate to determine next steps.

7. It is always okay, and usually preferable, to pause, and take time to reflect before reacting to a situation.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

1. High School education or a combination of education and experience.

2. Must be able to work independently and react to change productively.

3. Must have the ability to learn and follow all safety rules.

4. Must have experience and working knowledge of cleaning equipment and supplies.

5. Must know the definition of “clean” as it applies to the outpatient medical environment.

6. Must be aware of and committed to building security practices.

7. Must possess a clean criminal and DHHS background.

8. Must possess the ability and means to travel between clinics as needed.

9. Valid State of Maine Driver’s license and ability to be insured by KVHC’s vehicle insurance carrier

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 4 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift

Experience:

• Cleaning: 1 year (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Millinocket, ME 04462: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person