Housekeeping TempForce- 1st Shift Environmental Tech I Job Listing at VUMC in Nashville, TN (Job ID 2006898)

Description

TempForce Environmental Tech I
JOB SUMMARY:
Performs general cleaning tasks within and outside of the Medical Center. May remove solid and/or biohazard trash. 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

TECHNICAL CAPABILITIES:

CORE CAPABILITIES:

*IND000

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.