What are the responsibilities and job description for the Utility Worker-Sumner position at UnityPoint Health?
UPH Additional Information:
Commitment to our Team – We’re proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members.
Culture – At UnityPoint Health, you matter. Come for a fulfilling career and experience a culture guided by uncompromising values and an unwavering belief in doing what's right for the people we serve.
Benefits – Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in.
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Commitment – At UnityPoint Health, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together. Our collective goal is to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected.
Development – We believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is an essential part of delivering a remarkable employment experience.
Community Involvement – Be an essential part of our core purpose—to improve the health of the people and communities we serve.
Monday - Friday - 7:00A - 3:30P
The Utility Worker Shall be responsible for general building and grounds maintenance; as well as cleaning and servicing hospital areas (patient rooms, nurses station, emergency room, treatment rooms, laboratory, radiology, public and private lavatories & showers, offices, lounges, meeting rooms, clinic and etc.) to ensure the health and safety of patients, visitors, and employees and to provide a clean, attractive and safe environment with minimal interference to others within the facility to fulfill this position.
Responsibilities:
Why UnityPoint Health?
Commitment to our Team – We’re proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members.
Culture – At UnityPoint Health, you matter. Come for a fulfilling career and experience a culture guided by uncompromising values and an unwavering belief in doing what's right for the people we serve.
Benefits – Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in.
- Caring is what we do, and it starts with our team members: expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program as we support you both personally and professionally.
- You can only give your best when you feel your best, and we help you live well with dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members to give you peace of mind.
- We strive to make things easier and more personal in health care to set us apart from the rest, and you can experience that commitment through early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, a tuition reimbursement program designed to help you further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family in the way that works for you.
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Commitment – At UnityPoint Health, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together. Our collective goal is to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected.
Development – We believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is an essential part of delivering a remarkable employment experience.
Community Involvement – Be an essential part of our core purpose—to improve the health of the people and communities we serve.
Hear more from our team members about why UnityPoint Health is a great place to work at https://dayinthelife.unitypoint.org
Utility Worker
Community Memorial Hospital
Monday - Friday - 7:00A - 3:30P
- rotating weekends, holidays and call coverage
The Utility Worker Shall be responsible for general building and grounds maintenance; as well as cleaning and servicing hospital areas (patient rooms, nurses station, emergency room, treatment rooms, laboratory, radiology, public and private lavatories & showers, offices, lounges, meeting rooms, clinic and etc.) to ensure the health and safety of patients, visitors, and employees and to provide a clean, attractive and safe environment with minimal interference to others within the facility to fulfill this position.
Cleaning and Sanitizing:
- Perform routine cleaning of patient rooms, common areas, restrooms, hallways ensuring adherence to infection control standards. Disinfect and sanitize high-touch surfaces and medical equipment areas as needed. Clean and disinfect hospital floors, carpets, windows and walls.
Waste Management:
- Handle and dispose of trash, recyclables, and medical waste according to hospital procedures and regulatory requirements. Ensure proper disposal of hazardous materials, ensuring safety protocols are followed.
Maintenance:
- Assist with daily, monthly, and yearly preventative maintenance. Candidate will have on-call responsibilities and must be able to respond within 30 minutes.
- Ability to understand verbal and/or written communication.
- Work with minimal supervision.
- Must be self-motivated, reliable and have consistent work habits.
- Must have a neat and clean appearance with a good mental disposition a nd be in good physical health.
- Ability to read, write and speak English
- Perform basic math calculations
- Minimum of high school education or equivalent.
- Experience in mechanical, plumbing, electrical, and grounds duties.
- Able to meet the requirements of ADA requirements.
- Requires some handling of biologically unclean and/or corrosive materials, power equipment, lawn mower and snow blower. May be in frequent contact with water & strong cleaning & disinfecting solutions.
- Have a valid Iowa drivers license
