Environmental Specialist

San Diego, California


Employer: Kaiser Permanente
Industry: 
Salary: $22.53 - $24.54 per hour
Job type: Full-Time

Description: Job Summary:

Under direct supervision, maintains prescribed standards of cleanliness for assigned areas using approved cleaning solutions and procedures by following posted work schedules. Supervision Received and Exercised: Under the supervision of Management of Environmental Services performs assigned duties and tasks in accordance with organizational rules, policies and procedure.
Essential Responsibilities:

This description is for recruitment posting purposes only. It has not received full HR review and approval.
- Upholds Kaiser Permanentes Policies and Procedures, Principles of Responsibilities and applicable state, federal and local laws.
- Maintains floor and other surfaces by independently operating, electric washing, stripping, waxing, polishing and vacuuming equipment, making adjustments to control and operation techniques to obtain optimum results.
- Performs all general cleaning duties in assigned work area such as offices, lobbies, lounges, restrooms, examination rooms, patient rooms and special procedure rooms by dusting, sweeping, scrubbing, mopping and vacuuming using approved procedures, materials and equipment.
- Inspects assigned area to ensure compliance with department standards; assures security; reports deficiencies.
- Replenishes dispensers for such items as soap, hand towels, toilet tissue and toilet seat covers in assigned area.
- Properly disposes of all refuse generated such as paper, patient foamites, needles, syringe IV tubing, glass, pressurized cans, isolated trash and other items by depositing in appropriate receptacles through specified procedures.
- Transports and disposes of soiled linen in proper areas through approved methods.
- Cleans and maintains all receptacles and replaces with proper size, type and color of plastic liners as needed.
- Moves equipment/furniture; removes and hangs drapes and cubicle curtains.
- Cleans equipment such as wheelchairs, gurneys and hamper holders according to established procedures.
- May perform other routine duties assigned such as: Moving and delivering materials throughout the facility; patient checkout procedures by sanitizing beds, mattresses, furniture and unit with approved materials through specified procedures and makes up bed with fresh linen in specified manners.
- Participates in staff development within the department and in courses required by the medical center.
- Establishes and maintains courteous, cooperative relations when interacting with other personnel, Health Plan members and the public.
- KP Service Standards: Follows LMPs ABCs: Takes Initiative: Positive first impression, ask how you can help and give information Take Responsibility: Solve problems, resolve conflict, assume ownership Take Care: Protect confidentiality, show respect, value differences, and show empathy Take Pride: Neat work area, low noise, be professional, support your team and KP. Performs other related duties as required.
- Assume other activities and responsibilities from time to time as directed. Basic Qualifications:

Experience

N/A

Education

  • N/A

License, Certification, Registration

  • N/A

Additional Requirements:

  • • Possess good physical stamina and must be able to endure long periods of time on feet.

  • • Ability to do moderate to heavy lifting required.

  • • Ability to read and follow basic work instructions required.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • N/A

Notes:

  • varied hours, days, shifts, locations


Primary Location: California,San Diego,Zion Medical Center
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 1
Shift: Variable
Workdays: Sun, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
Working Hours Start: 12:01 AM
Working Hours End: 11:59 PM
Job Schedule: Call-in/On-Call
Job Type: Standard
Worker Location: Onsite
Employee Status: Regular
Employee Group/Union Affiliation: B09|OPEIU|Local 30
Job Level: Entry Level
Department: ZION MEDICAL CENTER - Environmental Svcs - 0801
Pay Range: $22.53 - $24.54 / hour The ranges posted above reflect the location in the job posting. The salary range may vary if you reside in a different location or state than the location posted.
Travel: Yes, 100 % of the Time
On-site: Work location is on-site (KP designated office, medical office building or hospital). Worker location must align with Kaiser Permanente's Authorized States policy. At Kaiser Permanente, equity, inclusion and diversity are inextricably linked to our mission, and we aim to make it a part of everything we do. We know that having a diverse and inclusive workforce makes Kaiser Permanente a better place to receive health care, a more supportive partner in our communities we serve, and a more fulfilling place to work. Working at Kaiser Permanente means that you agree to and abide by our commitment to equity and our expectation that we all work together to create an inclusive work environment focused on a sense of belonging and wellbeing.

Kaiser Permanente is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, parental status, ancestry, disability, gender identity, veteran status, genetic information, other distinguishing characteristics of diversity and inclusion, or any other protected status. Submit Interest

Created: 2024-04-03
Reference: 1264765
Country: United States
State: California
City: San Diego
ZIP: 92109



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