Housekeeper Trash Tech

Description

JOB SUMMARY

Takes all trash including biohazard waste out to correct trash areas. Maintains Bio Storage Room and keeps in a clean and orderly condition as noted in the Trash Tech Assignment Notebook. Uses floor machine (Black Panther) on assigned slate floor areas.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Pick up all trash including biohazard waste in both the Tower and ASC building; take regular trash to the proper trash receptacle outside (regular trash, recycle trash). Take biohazard waste to the Bio room in ASC Building 2 Lower Level and put into proper containers; weigh the bio and log onto the proper log sheets located on the wall above the containers. After trash is picked up on elevator landings and other designated areas throughout Building 1 and Building 2, the floor areas where the trash was sitting must be mopped.
• Clean and maintain the Bio Storage Room and biohazard waste transport cart and keep both in orderly/clean condition as noted in the Trash Tech Assignment Notebook.
• Complete the Bio Storage Room log daily; provide completed log sheet to manager; ensure a log sheet is available for completion each day.
• Follow all policies and protocols regarding handling of trash and biohazard waste.
• Follow all safety policies.
• Help pull trash in different departments when needed.
• Check and pull trash in the outside trash cans by the Doctor Call Center and ASC Building 2 Lower Level portico.
• Uses Black Panther floor machine on assigned slate floor areas.

CORPORATE CULTURE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Follow established corporate and department-specific policies and procedures
• Attend all corporate and department-specific required training.
• Uphold MCC’s Purpose, Values, and Vision.
• Abide by MCC’s Corporate Culture Responsibilities. 
• Perform other duties as may be assigned cheerfully and willingly.

Requirements

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum education requirement 10th grade (High school diploma or GED preferred).

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Displays customer services skills, strong interpersonal skills, close attention to detail, and excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Be a person of integrity and character, willing to embrace change and make a positive impact in the lives of patients and co-workers.
• Ability to work with staff members at all levels of the organization in a cooperative, team-oriented manner.
• Proficient in use of English language both in written and verbal communication.
• Must be able to communicate with individuals of varying socio-economic backgrounds.
• Displays ability of giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
• Professional demeanor and recognition of privacy considerations for patients and families.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS OF THE ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Strength (Lift/Carry/Push/Pull): Medium (exerting up to 50 pounds of force on a consistent basis throughout the assigned work schedule)
• Standing/Walking: Constant basis throughout shift.
• Ability to perform constant repetitive hands and finger motions.
• Ability to work in various positions (standing, sitting, bending, and walking) for extended periods of time during a 5 to 8-hour period.
• Must be able to walk, stoop, climb, lift, mop/vacuum large areas, push and pull as required to perform assigned tasks.
• Must be able to ambulate as necessary in an eleven-story building and around a multi-building campus
• Communication: Must be able to effectively communicate verbally or in writing
• Seeing: Yes
• Hearing: Yes

EMOTIONAL REQUIREMENTS OF THE ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Must exhibit stable work behaviors daily.
• Must possess adequate individual coping skills.
• Ability to remain calm and professional regardless of workload or time constraints
• Must be able to work under stress and remain calm and professional.   

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Exposed to frequent and constant interruptions in daily functions/schedule. 
• Must be available to customers and staff throughout the day. 
• Required to work extended hours to meet department needs.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including evening and weekend assignments.