General Maintenance Worker

Summary:

Under general supervision of the Environmental Services Manager.

Performs a variety of project cleaning duties including buffing stripping and refinishing of floor surfaces shampooing of carpets and other cleaning duties to maintain an assigned area of the hospital or its related buildings in a sanitary and orderly condition.

Additionally performs general maintenance duties including demolition moving furniture and equipment electrical wall repairs ceiling tile installation and other duties required to complete room maintenance.

Responsibilities:

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Aide III Duties:

Scrubs/strips floors to remove all soil and finish/wax to base of floor refinishes/recoats floors and buffs to a glossy appearance. Operates power equipment shampoos carpets and removes spots from carpets. Checks power equipment transports to assigned work area performs daily cleaning and supplying of the area as defined on the floor schedule in accordance with established departmental procedures prescribed methods and standards.

Performs routine and terminal cleaning of procedural areas including Operating Rooms and Cath Lab according to cleaning standards as recommended by AORN Infection Control and Unit/Departmental Leadership.

Maintains surplus storage areas and equipment rooms in a clean orderly and safe condition. Reports any necessary repairs needs to supervisor.

Prepares cleaning solutions as required. Cleans elevators restrooms and all fixtures; cleans vents lights aluminum washes ceilings and walls vacuums rugs and carpets Hangs/change drapes and cubicle curtains transports trash and compacts according to established hospital procedures.

Performs duties assigned in accordance with hospital procedures during fire or internal/community disaster.

Performs duties of ESD Aide II as required and/or as directed.

Performs other duties as assigned.

General Maintenance Duties:

Prepares site for skilled trades people including demolition removal and cleanup of site moving equipment files furnishings and materials.

Replace and repair blinds curtain rods ceiling tiles plaster and paint walls.

Perform clean up duties on work sites; replace light bulbs patient call cords move materials furniture and equipment free clogged toilets and sinks paint and perform a variety of other duties as required by work order or direct assignment.

Perform duties assigned through the Work Order System and track time required to perform jobs for quality and productivity tracking.

Adheres to hospital/department policies procedures objectives quality assurance safety environmental and infection control.

Other information:

BASIC KNOWLEDGE:

High school graduate or equivalent level of education preferred.

Knowledge of general renovation and repair work.

Ability to read and understand operating instructions and manuals.

Effective interpersonal communication skills. Read write legibly and speak English.

EXPERIENCE:

Experience as Environmental Services Aide II with procedures equipment and products.

Familiar with trade equipment of carpenters electricians plumbers plasterers and other trade skills.

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Continuous walking standing and bending pulling & pushing. Physical ability to perform required tasks including ability to lift up to 50 pounds. Healthcare environment such as acute care hospitals physician office and/or ancillary healthcare enterprise. Any potential workplace hazards are minimized or nullified by adherence to established safety procedures and precautions including the use of safety equipment and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

Exposure to varying degrees of heat and cold lint and unpleasant odors in work area.

INDEPENDENT ACTION:

Duties are generally based on procedures allowing incumbent to perform independently with intermittent supervision in conformance with written instructions and established schedules. Problems not clearly defined by written directives or instructions are usually reviewed with supervisor prior to taking action.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:

None.

Brown University Health is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin age ethnicity sexual orientation ancestry genetics gender identity or expression disability protected veteran or marital status. Brown University Health is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

Location: The Miriam Hospital USA:RI:Providence

Work Type: Full Time

Shift: Shift 1

Union: Non-Union