Custodian

OverviewAs a patient-focused organization, University of Utah Health exists to enhance the health and well-being of people through patient care, research and education. Success in this mission requires a culture of collaboration, excellence, leadership, and respect. University of Utah Health seeks staff that are committed to the values of compassion, collaboration, innovation, responsibility, diversity, integrity, quality and trust that are integral to our mission. EO/AAThis position performs various cleaning tasks to provide all staff, visitors and patients a safe and clean environment. The incumbent maintains high standards of cleanliness, sanitation and freedom from hazards and infections.This position has the authority to experience a certain degree of autonomy in simply "keeping up" an assigned area under their jurisdiction, making independent judgments on needed activities and projects. Incumbents may function as a team leader on specific assignments or activities involving personnel of the same job classification.Challenges encountered in this position include working around patients, visitors and staff without causing any disruptions, working with patient care units and other departments with specialized cleaning needs and hazards, and determining if chemical spills are medical, infectious or a routine spill and then the appropriate procedure to follow in disposing of the spill. This position is not responsible for providing patient care.

Submit a full application process online at employment.utah.edu

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Review Job Location, Schedule Hours and Qualifications to be consider for this job. Work Schedule 7 am to 3:30 pm - Alternates working weekends

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If selected, We will do a phone screen and consider you for a formal interview. ID 37634

Responsibilities

Sweeps, cleans, mops, scrubs and dusts floors.

Cleans toilets, basins, showers, bathtubs, patient beds and scrubs walls.

Dusts, cleans and vacuums furniture, fixtures doors and related furnishings by using appropriate cleaning supplies.

Operates and maintains electric floor machines, snow blowers, industrial vacuums, carpet shampooing equipment and upholstery shampooing equipment.

Cleans, refinishes and maintains a variety of floor coverings.

Cleans patient rooms, beds, waiting areas and examination tables.

Labels and removes infectious waste bags and containers.

Transports custodial supplies and equipment to and from storage and work areas.

Replaces sharps containers, transports trash and refuse, removes empty boxes and organizes closets.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

Ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined above.

Demonstrated human relations and effective communication skills.

Ability to use basic electronic devices in the course of daily work.

QualificationsQualifications Required

Entry level position.

Dependent upon assigned department, a valid Utah driver's license may be required.

Qualifications (Preferred)Preferred

Six months of related experience.

Basic Life Support card or obtain one within one month of hire.

Working Conditions and Physical DemandsEmployee must be able to meet the following requirements with or without an accommodation.

This position involves intermediate working conditions in a healthcare setting that may exert up to 50 pounds and may consistently require light work involving lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling or otherwise moving objects involving patient care or medical equipment. This position may be required to use a 6 foot step ladder. This position may stand for sustained periods of time and/or walk for long distances moving from one work site to another. This position may be exposed to chemical hazards.

We are University of Utah Health. healthcare.utah.edu

Physical RequirementsCarrying, Climbing, Color Determination, Crawling, Far Vision, Lifting, Listening, Manual Dexterity, Near Vision, Non Indicated, Pulling and/or Pushing, Reaching, Sitting, Speaking, Standing, Stooping and Crouching, Tasting or Smelling, WalkingShare Refer this job to a friend Interested in this opportunity?Socialize this job opportunity to a friend, colleague, or family member:EEO StatementThe University of Utah Health Care is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities. The University of Utah Health Care is committed to diversity in its workforce. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.Requisition Number 38894Reg/Temp RegularEmployment Type Full-TimeShift DayWork Schedule 7 am to 3:30 pm - Alternates working weekendsLocation Name University of Utah HospitalPatient Care? YesCity SALT LAKE CITYState UTDepartment UUH CST 16D ENVRNMTL SRVCSCategory Custodial Services / HousekeepingThe University of Utah Health Care is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities. The University of Utah Health Care is committed to diversity in its workforce. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.