Salary starting at; $45,600 MAJOR FUNCTION :
- Under the supervision of the Maintenance Supervisor, The Healthcare Custodian is responsible for maintaining a clean, safe, and sanitary environment throughout all healthcare facilities.
- This role ensures patient areas, clinical spaces, offices, and common areas meet high standards of cleanliness to support infection control and provide a positive experience for patients, visitors, and staff.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :
General Cleaning & Sanitation Perform routine cleaning of exam rooms, offices, restrooms, hallways, waiting areas, and common spaces.Sweep, mop, vacuum, dust, and disinfect surfaces in accordance with healthcare cleaning standards.Clean and restock restrooms, including supplies such as soap, paper goods, and sanitizer.Empty trash and regulated medical waste bins following proper disposal protocols.Clinical Environment Support Disinfect high-touch surfaces regularly to minimize infection risks.Prepare and clean exam rooms between patient visits as needed.Handle biohazard materials safely and adhere to OSHA and facility infection control guidelines.Floor Care Perform floor maintenance, including buffing, stripping, waxing, and carpet cleaning as assigned.Maintain equipment such as floor machines, vacuums, and carts in clean and working condition.Safety & Compliance Follow all safety procedures, including the proper use of PPE.Report maintenance issues, safety hazards, or supply shortages promptly.Ensure compliance with healthcare sanitation standards, including state, federal, and facility policies.Customer Service & Teamwork Interact professionally with staff, patients, and visitors.Work collaboratively with the facilities and clinical teams to support operational needs.Assist with special projects, event setup, or emergency clean-ups as required.ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES :
Assumes other duties as assigned by the Maintenance Manager.REQUIREMENTS :
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE High school diploma or equivalent preferred.Previous custodial or environmental services experience in a healthcare setting preferred but not required.KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND OTHER (KSAO’s) :
Understanding of cleaning chemicals, disinfectants, and equipment.Knowledge of infection control and safety practices (training provided if needed).Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, stand for long periods of time, and perform physical tasks.Additional Requirements Must follow all facility confidentiality and HIPAA policies.Must be reliable, punctual, and able to work independently or as part of a team.Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings or weekends, depending on facility needs.PHYSICAL & WORK REQUIREMENTS 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.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 regularly required to walk and talk and listen.The employee frequently is required to stand and use hands to handle, finger, or feel objects, tools or controls.The employee is occasionally required to sit; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl The employee must frequently lift and / or move up to fifty (50) pounds and occasionally lift and / or move up to eighty-five (85) pounds.Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essentials functions of this job.Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.The employee may be required to work outdoors in inclement weather conditions to shovel snow and remove ice.May be required to work with and around hazardous chemicals and waste material. Powered by JazzHR