Housekeeping And Custodial Services - Jackson Main Hospital

UNIT DESCRIPTION:Position Summary:

• Participates in regular safety meetings, safety training and hazard assessments.
• Cleans offices, patients’/residents’ rooms, dorms, classrooms, schools, common areas, lavatories, halls, food service areas and any other areas that may require attention.
• May perform hard-surface floor scrubbing, stripping and refinishing, as well as carpet spotting and extraction, which require the use of mechanical equipment.
• May drive a golf cart or other vehicles.
• Sweeps, mops, scrubs, polishes floors and vacuums hallways, stairs and office space.
• Replenishes supplies and materials.
• Cleans light fixtures, ceilings and vents, walls, mattresses, furniture, windows and window coverings.
• Attends training programs (classroom and virtual) as designated.
• May participate in snow and ice management duties, including the operation of snow removal equipment
• Reports all accidents and injuries in a timely manner.
• Complies with all company safety and risk management policies and procedures.
• Applies all applicable OSHA and related local safety requirements to all assigned work.
• Moves furniture and sets-up tables and chairs.
• May perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
• Notifies supervisor concerning any need for any maintenance repairs or additions observed.
• May participate in the maintenance of wood floors, such as in gymnasiums or dance studios, to include cleaning, screening, stripping, sanding and refinishing.
• Performs all work in accordance with established safety procedures.
• May perform routine equipment maintenance and make minor repairs.
• Empties trash and garbage containers.
• May change sheets and replenish linens.
• Will be required to properly and safely use cleaning chemicals per manufacturer and Sodexo standards.

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Ability to work a flexible schedule.
• Must comply with any dress code requirements.
• Appropriate maturity of judgment and behavior.
• Willingness to be open to learning and growing.
• Must be able to work nights, weekends and some holidays.
• Knowledge of proper and safe use of applicable custodial equipment.
• Maintains high standards for work areas and appearance.
• Attends work and shows up for scheduled shift on time with satisfactory regularity in light of Sodexo time and attendance policy and/or client operating hours.

• No previous experience required.
• High School diploma, GED or equivalent experience.

• Ability to learn and use established techniques for the efficient and compliant completion of duties.
• Ability to communicate with co-workers and other departments with professionalism and respect.
• Ability to provide clear directions and respond accordingly to employees.
• Ability to present self in a highly professional manner to others and understands that honesty and ethics are essential.
• Ability to maintain a positive attitude.
• Ability to maintain a professional relationship with all coworkers, vendor representatives, supervisors, managers, customers and client representatives.
• Good attention to detail.
• Adequate/reasonable oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to use all relevant electronic and communication devices.
• Ability to work well under pressure.
• Must have basic phone and computer skills (email, texting, etc.).
• Ability to work well alone and in a team.
• Knowledge of and proficiency in all OSHA and local requirements related to all assigned work.

• Certifications: Blood Borne Pathogen Training.
• Possess a valid driver’s license if required to drive a vehicle

• Close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus, with or without corrective lenses.
• Significant walking or other means of mobility.
• Ability to work in a standing position for long periods of time (up to 8 hours).
• Ability to reach, bend, stoop, push and/or pull, and frequently lift up to 35 pounds and occasionally lift/move 40 pounds.

• Varying schedule to include evenings, holidays, weekends and extended hours as business dictates.
• Generally in an indoor setting; however, may participate in outside activities and events.
• Will be exposed to various cleaning chemicals.
• Wears protective clothing and/or Personal Protective Equipment required by the work environment or governmental regulations.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.

Benefits Eligibility: Full Time Benefits: At Sodexo, we believe every employee should have the resources to be their best. As part of our overall rewards, we offer benefits programs designed to help you maintain a healthy lifestyle including health, dental and vision insurance. Eligible employees can enroll in their benefits, which will be effective beginning on their first day with Sodexo. We also offer other benefits like paid time off, financial and savings programs and access to our employee assistance program and other discounts (eligibility varies by unit and may not be available to all employees).