What are the responsibilities and job description for the Custodian - York position at Virginia Health Services?
Join us at Virginia Health Services, where your passion for compassionate care can transform lives. We commit to prioritizing quality of life and want to help you live your best life too!
Recognizing you have many options; Virginia Health Services is committed to investing in its team members and offers the following benefits:
- Competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package to ensure our team members are valued and rewarded for their hard work.
- Holiday pay is available for 11 worked holidays, paid at DOUBLE time.
- Paid time off and sick time available as you accrue it (no waiting period).
- Early wage access to some of your paycheck before payday with Netspend Earned Wage Access.
- Group health insurance that includes medical, dental, vision and an employee assistance program.
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match.
- Referral program with the ability to earn as much as $1,500 for each new hire you refer.
- Training and development opportunities offered in-house at our state-of-the-art Employment, Enrichment and Education (EEE) Center.
We are dedicated to fostering a supportive environment that values innovation and collaboration, ensuring every team member plays a vital role in enhancing the quality of life for those we serve. Together, lets make a difference!
Locally owned and headquartered in Newport News, Virginia since 1963, Virginia Health Services believes that compassionate care is the foundation of a healthier future. Our commitment extends beyond traditional healthcare; we strive to create lasting relationships that empower individuals and families on their journey to wellness with dignity and respect.
The Custodian performs a variety of duties in the facility and surrounding grounds under the supervision of the Administrator/designee.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Repairs and maintains facility equipment
- Maintains facility floors
- Installs new equipment
- Maintain facilities lighting
- Drives company van when assigned
- Collects, transports and disposes of linen and trash, ensuring proper handling and disposal (excluding regulated medical waste)
- Maintains equipment and equipment storage closets in a clean, safe, and orderly manner
- Ensures all chemicals are stored/disposed of and/or used safely
- Performs preventive maintenance.
- Complies with all established policies and procedures.
- Promote and demonstrate positive customer service towards VHS, co-workers, residents, family members and visitors.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Must be able to perform the above stated essential duties and responsibilities.
Qualifications and Requirements:
- Knowledge of operation of various machines and equipment and general maintenance procedures.
- Valid Driver's license in good standing.
- Computer knowledge preferred.
- Ability to read, write, analyze, and interpret information.
- Ability to effectively respond to questions.
- While performing the essential functions of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk, turn, bend, stoop, lift, push, pull, reach, talk, hear, taste and smell.
- Must be able to lift, push, pull and move up to 100 pounds.
- Must be able to perform tasks in inclement weather when needed. Risk of exposure to blood borne pathogens and hazardous materials. 2 weeks working notice is required for voluntary termination of employment.
Learn more about us at: http://www.vahs.com
Virginia Health Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability or veteran status. We are a drug free workplace.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and responsibilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.
