Environmental Services Technician (Housekeeping) -

Fulton County Hospital Environmental Services SUMMARY:

Responsible and accountable for ensuring a safe, clean, attractive environment for patients, staff and visitors at all times.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Education:

High School diploma or equivalent or minimum score of Bronze on the Career Readiness Certification ( CRC ) certificate preferred.

Experience:

Previous healthcare experience preferred, however willing to train individual with initiative and desire to learn.

Certification:

None Other:

Ability to understand written and oral instructions and work well with others. Entry level computer skills required.

Safety Sensitive Designation:

This position is deemed safety sensitive in accordance with Arkansas Act 593 governing Medical Marijuana.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job with or without an accommodation. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to perform the following: Ability to walk and stand for long periods of time with frequent reaching, squatting, bending, lifting and twisting. Must be able to use hands/fingers to handle, feel or grasp objects and reach with hands and arms, extending in any direction. Must be able to push and/or pull cleaning equipment and carts and be able to frequently lift 50 pounds or more with proper body mechanics. Keen sense of hearing and visual acuity required . Must be able to handle quick turnaround times and stressful situations with efficiency and composure. Must be able to tolerate cleaning chemicals, etc. Work Environment Specific area assignments of hospital setting and/or Operating Room area and Central Sterile. Conditions may be unpleasant at times, due to odors, soiled areas, and body fluids and excretions. Position Type and Expected Hours of Work This is a position in a hospital setting which is open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Staff work schedule, 5 days a week, 8 or 12-hour shifts. Must be flexible with work hours and schedule changes to meet department need.