Definition

Under the general supervision of the Environmental Services Supervisor, the Housekeeper II (Custodian) performs a variety of tasks in order to maintain the buildings’ sanitary, orderly, and attractive condition.

Qualifications

High School diploma or its equivalent.
Must be able to read and write written instructions and carry them out effectively.
Must be able to work various shifts.
One (1) to two (2) year's of recent experience (last five years) as a housekeeper, custodian, or janitor in a health care institution; utilizing industrial cleaning agents preferred.
Must be able to lift up to twenty-five (25) pounds of heavy objects as well as operate heavy equipment and endure long hours of continuous physical effort including, standing, stooping, pulling, pushing, and lifting.
Requires a valid California driver's license, with at least a three-year verifiable driving history and a driving record that meets West Oakland Health Council's qualifications of a driver in good standing.
As a condition of employment, a physical examination and drug-free status is required.

Example Of Duties

Provides general housekeeping duties to public and private work areas. These services include:

Emptying/cleaning ashtrays, trash baskets (replacing liners, as needed).
Vacuuming carpeted areas. Cleaning carpets, as needed
Mopping, waxing, buffing, and stripping of tile floors, as needed.
Shampooing carpeted areas, as required.
Arranging furniture in an orderly fashion.
Cleaning/disinfecting all sinks, commodes, urinals, toilet stall doors and similar furnishings/equipment.
Replenishing supplies of soap, towels, seat covers, and other disposable items, as needed.
Damp dusting furniture, counters, office equipment, and light fixtures, as required.
Spot cleaning walls and glass throughout the facility, as needed.
Checking periodically to insure that areas within the Health Center are maintained at all times.
Removing/replacing any minor inoperable fixtures, i.e., light bulbs, air filters, etc., as needed. Clean light covers, as needed.
Grounds maintenance and landscaping.

Delivers and moves objects in and about the Health Council facilities.
Polices grounds of Council facilities. Picking up debris/sweeping outside walks and entranceways.
Is required, when necessary, to serve as a driver for Health Council business and to transport supplies between facilities.
Reports any mechanical failures or unsafe conditions as observed to supervisor for corrective action.
Provides daily courier service between all facilities.

General Requirements

Attends work regularly and punctually; is readily accessible during work hours to peers; limits absences from own duty stations and limits visits and activities which distract others from their performance of duties.
Works cooperatively with immediate supervisor, with department members, and with other Council staff persons, as required
Treats all patients / clients / visitors with respect and courtesy.
Remains competent in skills required for position.

During the initial thirty (30) days of employment, becomes and remains knowledgeable about and in compliance with the Council's and Department policies and procedures in the following areas:
Confidentiality of patient / client / fellow employee and supplier records
Patient's rights and responsibilities.
Professional and business ethics.
Continuous quality and improvement.
Safety and security of person and property.
Infection control.
Hazardous materials and waste.
Life safety and emergency preparedness.

Maintains a working knowledge about and in continued compliance with all of those areas listed under item (5) throughout your employment with the Council.
Provides Services appropriate to the age of the patients/ clients/ visitors served
Is able to work and/or interact satisfactorily with a workforce and public, which is ethnically and culturally diverse.
Is responsible for performing other assigned duties which are related to the above within the scope of this job description
This position falls under an exclusive bargaining agreement with Health Care Workers' Union Local 250, SEIU, AFL-CIO; and requires employee membership.