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YourRole : The housekeeping cleaning tech performs general cleaning tasks within and
outside of the Medical Center. The environmental technician may remove solid and/or biohazard trash.
Must have the ability to become knowledgeable of chemicals, procedures, and equipment used in completing
assigned tasks.Key Responsibilities:
Cleaning and Maintenance
Cleans assigned area according to established procedures
Uses chemicals and supplies appropriately and correctly
Reports light outages and other maintenance needs to supervisor
Equipment Operation
Uses buffers, extractors, vacuums safely and correctly
Uses buckets, wringers, and other non-electrical equipment correctly
Cleans and maintains equipment daily to ensure correct and proper operation
Customer Service
Collects soiled linen and pillows in public waiting areas
Greets visitors cheerfully and offers assistance as needed
Interfaces with other staff in a friendly, professional manner
Department/Unit Summary As an Environmental Services Department at Vanderbilt Medical Center, we are dedicated to maintaining a healthy and clean environment for our patients and family members. We have a very diverse department with team members who enjoy what they do and are excited about being a part of the Vanderbilt family. We sustain a high cleaning standard by employing a nine-step cleaning process while training on proper chemical use, proper protective equipment, and patient safety. The Environmental Services Team is responsible for ensuring the hospital environment is patient ready and our team is full of employees who are always willing to help! Position Shift: Various 1st shift - hrs. 7:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m.Discharge Team 1 - hrs. 10:00 a.m.-6:30 p.m.Discharge Team 2 - hrs. 12:00 p.m.-8:30 p.m.2nd shift - hrs. 3:00 p.m.-11:30 p.m.3rd shift - hrs. 11:00 p.m.-7:30 a.m.All positions are full-time, 40 hrs. per week All positions involve working every other weekend and rotating holidays Click
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Position Qualifications
Previous experience not required, but previous housekeeping/janitorial experience and/or customer service experience preferred
Great Customer Service Skills
< 1 year experienceLicensure, Certification, and/or Registration (LCR)Physical Requirements/Strengths needed & Physical Demands:Movement
Occasional: Sitting: Remaining in seated position
Occasional: Standing: Remaining on one's feet without moving.
Occasional: Walking: Moving about on foot.
Occasional: Lifting under 35 lbs: Raising and lowering objects under 35 lbs from one level to another
Occasional: Push/Pull: Exerting force to move objects away from or toward.
Occasional: Bending/Stooping: Trunk bending downward and forward by bending spine at waist requiring full use of lower extremities and back muscles
Occasional: Crawling:Moving about on hands and knees or hands and feet.
Occasional: Reaching below shoulders: Extending arms in any direction below shoulders.
Occasional: Handling: Seizing, holding, grasping, turning or otherwise working with hand or hands.
Sensory
Occasional: Vision: Clarity of near vision at 20 inches or less and far vision at 20 feet or more with depth perception, peripheral vision, color vision.
Occasional: Noise: May include exposure to occupational noise levels which equal or exceed an 8-hr time-weighted average of 85 decibels, requiring enrollment in VUMC's Hearing Conservation Program which includes training, use of hearing protection, and periodic audiometry.
Continuous: Communication: Expressing or exchanging written/verbal/electronic information.
Environmental Conditions
Occasional: Chemicals and Gasses: Medications, cleaning chemicals, oxygen, other medical gases used in work area.
Occasional: Pathogens: Risk of exposure to bloodborne pathogens and other contagious illnesses.
Occasional: Radiation: May be exposed to occupational radiation, requiring enrollment in VUMC's Radiation Safety Program which includes training, use of personal protective equipment with lead shielding, and personal dose monitoring.
Occasional: Climate: Ability to withstand exposure to atmospheric extremes including heat, cold, humidity, and barometric pressure changes.
IND000NHCNCAJob Environmental and Custodial ServicesOrganization: EVS 1st Shift - Team 4 201784Title: Custodian/Janitorial TechnicianLocation: TN-Nashville-Vanderbilt Hospital (VUH)Requisition ID: 2006444Vanderbilt University Medical Center is committed to principles of equal opportunity and affirmative action.
