DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS:The work involves performing a variety of maintenance and cleaning duties at the Erie County Medical Center Corporation.The incumbent performs a wide variety of cleaning, maintenance and sanitary duties in an assigned unit or area of the hospital.Work is performed under the direct supervision of a higher-ranking supervisory employee of the hospital.Does related work as required.TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES:
- Vacuums, sweeps, mops, buffs offices, corridors, stairs, stairwells, walls, furniture and equipment;
- Uses extension pole, ladder and scaffolds while cleaning walls, ceilings, washing light fixtures, changing drapes, changing cubicle curtains, or other activities;
- Shampoos and changes rugs when necessary;
- Cleans patient rooms where a high degree of cleanliness is required to minimize the possible spread of infection;
- Collects and transports linens to laundry; returns linens to assigned areas;
- Gathers and disposes refuse as directed;
- Cleans public and patient bathrooms, scouring sinks, wet mopping floors, disinfecting toilet bowls, wiping down all surfaces and replenishing necessary supplies;
- Moves furniture and equipment in connection with cleaning tasks;
- Maintains supply rooms for housekeeping throughout the facility;
- Uses a variety of manual and mechanical equipment;
- Performs housekeeping activities in specialized areas such as the trauma unit, intensive care, cardiac care and emergency room, where sterile conditions must be maintained;
- Cleans and performs maintenance activities in areas containing scientific apparatus, laboratory supplies, experimental projects and animals;
- Cleans isolated rooms and bags and disposes of contaminated equipment.
FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS:Working knowledge of the properties of various cleaning substances, ability to understand and follow verbal and simple written instructions; ability to stand, stoop, bend and stretch for long periods of time; thoroughness; dependability; physically capable of performing the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: There are no education or experience requirements.Applicants must be able to perform light to moderately heavy physical labor and be able to read and understand the English language.NOTE:Verifiable part-time and/or volunteer experience will be pro-rated toward meeting full-time experience requirements.