Job Details

Hospital Housekeeper

The Hospital Housekeeper position provides a wide variety of cleaning services and other related duties required to keep Hospital Patient-Care areas in clean and sanitary condition.

This position will support the Maniilaq Health Association in Kotzebue, AK. This is a rotational 3x3 position. Housing is provided. Meals are not included. The points of hire origins are Anchorage, AK and the NANA Region.

Responsibilities

• Clean, sweep, mop, vacuum, sanitize and/or restock hallways, stairways, offices, food preparation or break areas, offsite areas, restrooms, public areas or other work areas as assigned.
• Dust both low and high areas, and wipe down or cleans various surfaces.
• Remove and transport trash to appropriate disposal areas.
• Use appropriate equipment and cleaning solutions for all tasks.
• Maintain a clean and orderly cart and storage areas.
• May assist in laundry and/or linen removal.
• Replenish guest supplies and amenities as required.
• May scrub, strip, extract, wax and buff all types of floors using appropriate equipment.
• May change light bulbs and perform light facility maintenance.
• Has ability to recognize and use proper PPE for the job task.
• Adhere to all safety policies, requirements and training.
• Report any material discrepancies, damage and/or theft to the manager or maintenance department.
• Other duties that are pertinent to the department or unit's success also may be assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• At least 6 months experience that demonstrates a working knowledge of cleaning equipment and general cleaning processes.
• The ability to work rotating shifts, weekends, callouts, etc.
• Must be fluent in speaking, reading, and writing English.

Preferred Qualifications

• A valid drivers license with a 3 year driving record acceptable to the company's insurance carrier.

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements

Weather: Indoor/Outdoor (Occasional exposure to moderate weather conditions)

Noise level: Moderate

Office conditions: Pace of work environment: Medium

Customer Interaction: Medium

Description of environment: This is a medical facility in rural Alaska.

Frequently required to walk and stand. Occasionally required to lift. Rarely required to pull and push.

Physical requirements: Must frequently lift and/or move up to 35 pounds.

Travel: None

Competencies

NMS Core Values

Safety guides our behavior.

Honesty and integrity govern our activities.

Commitments made will be fulfilled.

All individuals are treated with dignity and respect.

The environment will be protected and sustained.