Responsibilities/Job Description:
Fairview is seeking a dependable and detail-oriented Housekeeping Aide / Floor Care Technician to join our Environmental Services team at Fairview Southdale Hospital in Edina, MN. This is a 0.4 FTE (32 hours per two-week pay period), benefit-eligible position represented by SEIU Local 113. This role is responsible for maintaining a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for patients, visitors, and staff through routine cleaning, sanitation, and specialized floor care duties. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong attention to detail, reliability, and a commitment to maintaining high standards of cleanliness in a healthcare setting.
Schedule
Shift: 6:00 AM – 2:30 PM
Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
Week 1: Monday, Saturday, Sunday
Week 2: Monday
Responsibilities include routine housekeeping duties and floor care tasks such as cleaning, maintaining, and restoring various flooring surfaces throughout the hospital.
Perform cleaning duties as assigned to keep the facility orderly, attractive, clean, and sanitary.
Responsibilities
- Performs cleaning assignments per department procedures and protocols
- Uses proper chemical dilution rations
- Follows infection control practices and procedures
- Follows proper procedure for assigned area
- Completes assignments in a timely manner
- Uses proper equipment and supplies for task
- Replenishes supplies
- Properly handles soiled and clean linens in assigned areas
- Properly handles and disposes of biohazardous and non-biohazardous waste
- Uses good body mechanics
- Uses safe work practices i.e., floor signs, use of gloves, follow hazard signs/symbols
- Remains flexible to change assignments as needed
- Contributes process improvement ideas/suggestions
- Properly documents work assignments
- Demonstrates proper emergency and security response
- Takes immediate action as required to assist with emergency codes
- Unlocks and secures access to building as directed
- Cleans emergency spills as needed
- Demonstrates proper use and care of equipment
- Uses proper equipment for assignment/task
- Properly cares for equipment and takes action for preventive maintenance
- Reports malfunctioning equipment
- Uses safety precautions
- Customer Service
- Uses appropriate verbal and nonverbal greetings
- Demonstrates a willing and helpful attitude
- Demonstrates respect for customer’s need for privacy
- Performs activities in a respectful, courteous, and responsive manner
- Transports furniture and equipment as requested
- Reports mechanical failures or negative conditions to appropriate supervisor
- Furniture Handling: Move furniture before and after cleaning tasks.
- Floor Care: Clean, dust, mop, strip, and wax floors.
- Chemical Handling: Measure and operate chemical dispensing units, ensuring proper labeling and safety.
- Equipment Maintenance: Clean, maintain, and store equipment and personal protective equipment (PPE) proficiently.
- Inventory Management: Keep track of floor areas and schedule cleaning and maintenance duties.
Preferred Qualifications
- High School Diploma or GED
- Previous Housekeeping/Environmental Service Experience
Qualifications:
$21.96- $25.74 Hourly