Building Service Worker I-Temporary

Essential Functions: - Interacts with the public, patients, visitors and other staff in accordance with customer service standards; - Completes tasks with an attitude of teamwork and cooperation in accordance with department procedures and standards. - Uses precautionary and protective measures to avoid self-exposure and cross-contamination; - Handles and disposes of contaminated trash according to established procedures; - Maintains and respects patient and customer confidentiality. - Sweeps, mops, strips and waxes floors and stairways using various types of floor care equipment. - Vacuums, spot cleans, removes stains and shampoos carpets; - Empties and cleans trash receptacles and operates trash compactor; - Cleans, dusts and polishes furniture and woodwork; washes windows, walls, ceilings and a variety of window coverings; - Cleans and disinfects restroom fixtures and drinking fountains; refills restroom containers and dispensers; - Disinfects offices, workstations and public areas when an infectious condition has been reported; - Uses precautionary and protective measures to avoid self-exposure and cross-contamination; - Assists in setting up, breaking down and moving folding tables; moves and arranges furniture and equipment; - Turns out lights; locks doors and windows; replaces light bulbs; and reports the need for repairs; - Moves wheeled furniture racks; - Carries, erects and climbs folding ladders; - Lifts folding chairs overhead; - Pushes a supply cart on wheels; - Lifts and carries cases of supplies; - Lifts crowd control turn-style poles in buckets of cement for placement on a cart; - Adheres to standards imposed by regulatory agencies; performs normal work assignments in close proximity to patients, visitors and hospital staff, and to infectious conditions and hazardous waste; - Disinfects patient isolation rooms following discharge without knowledge of the specific diagnosis, which may include AIDS, tuberculosis, or hepatitis; changes contaminated linens and cleans unoccupied beds; - Cleans operating rooms and other special procedure areas to provide a sterile environment; Other Functions: - Performs other related functions as required.

Employment Standards: Some positions may require: Possession of a valid Class C California Drivers License. Candidates may be required to pass a thorough background investigation. Except for minor traffic violations, misdemeanor and felony convictions may be disqualifying.

Any combination of training and experience that will provide the following knowledge, skills and abilities: Knowledge of: Simple arithmetic, including ratios and proportions; knowledge of basic hand tools and electric floor equipment used in janitorial services; ability to follow written and oral instructions; ability to use good body mechanics and follow basic safety practices in the performance of job duties; ability to read and understand labels on containers and supplies.

Ability to: Communicate effectively with staff, co-workers and supervisors about completed and pending tasks; Incumbents at Kern Medical must also be willing to work around infectious conditions and hazardous wastes; the ability to interact effectively with patients, visitors and hospital staff and to perform their work duties in a customer service oriented manner; the ability to understand and comply with defined procedures which minimize the possibility of contamination; the ability to understand and comply with cleaning regulations imposed by external regulatory agencies; and the ability to maintain and respect patient confidentiality.

Incumbents are required to work with a variety of hazardous materials, and may be exposed to infectious waste, noxious fumes, dust and loud noises. Supplemental: A background check may be required for this classification. All Kern Medical employees are designated "Disaster Service Workers".

In the event of a disaster or civil disorder, all Kern Medical employees are to remain at work or to report to work in a safe and practicable manner. If position responsibilities require driving a personal vehicle, then possession of a current valid California Driver's License and adherence to the Kern County Hospital Authority Vehicle Use and Driving Standard Policy (ENG-EC-119) is required.

If position responsibilities require driving a vehicle owned, leased or rented by Kern Medical, then possession of a current valid California Driver's license, a signed authorization for Release of Drivers Record Information and adherence to the Kern County Hospital Authority Vehicle Use and Driving Standard Policy (ENG-EC-119) is required.