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Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Hourly
Exact $19.17
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Day Shifts
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Disability insurance
Employee assistance program
Union membership
Job Description
Brown University Health is a prominent healthcare provider committed to delivering exceptional patient care services. Located at the Rhode Island Hospital, part of Brown University Health system, this organization embraces values such as Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence. Employees are expected to embody these core principles in their interactions with patients, customers, and colleagues. The health system also prioritizes core Success Factors including trust-building, valuing diversity, patient and community focus, and collaboration. It operates within a culture that fosters professional growth, safety, and community wellness while maintaining high standards of hospital cleanliness and maintenance.
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Job Requirements
- At least one to three months on the job training plus formal and ongoing classroom training
- ability to follow instructions and observe safety precautions
- ability to prepare solutions according to procedure
- ability to assemble cleaning equipment such as mops, dusters, vacuum cleaners, mop buckets and ringers
- ability to read, write, understand, and speak English and count numbers
- physical ability to lift, carry or push heavy equipment such as floor buffers and rubbish carts
- ability to operate, control and clean motorized and manual equipment
- ability to perform all duties in a safe and professional manner in accordance with policies
- willingness to work continuous walking, standing, lifting, stooping, climbing ladders, and exposure to unpleasant odors and harsh chemicals
- no supervisory responsibility
- union membership under International Brotherhood of Teamsters
Job Qualifications
- Ability to follow instructions and observe safety precautions
- ability to prepare cleaning solutions according to procedures
- skill in assembling cleaning equipment such as mops, dusters, vacuum cleaners, mop buckets and ringers
- ability to read, write, understand, and speak English
- basic math skills to count numbers
- capability to operate, control, and clean motorized and manual cleaning equipment
- ability to perform duties safely and professionally according to established policies
- physical ability to lift, carry or push heavy equipment and materials
- prior classroom and on-the-job training in cleaning procedures
Job Duties
- Performs heavy cleaning duties including floor, carpet, upholstery, and waste disposal following established procedures
- shampoos and refinish floors using manual and motorized devices
- dusts high vents, lights, pipes, lockers, ceilings and washes windows
- cleans miscellaneous hospital items such as wastebaskets and furniture
- disinfects all sinks, toilets, floors, urinals, bedpan racks, bathtubs and showers
- services and refills soap and paper dispensers
- prepares burn and radiation rooms by laying protective covering
- cleans beds, mattresses and sleeping carts thoroughly
- collects and disposes rubbish and soiled linens properly
- operates and maintains rubbish carts and trucks
- boxes waste and chemo waste and performs chemical pickups
- utilizes bailer equipment for recycling
- spot cleans and polishes walls and furniture
- removes animal waste and transports mattresses and furniture
- assists in moving beds and patient furniture
- maintains hospital entrances by cleaning dirt, snow, and salt
- changes curtains and draperies and maintains window blinds
- cleans construction areas post-renovation
- carries and uses communication devices as needed
- assists supply clerks and performs their duties when required
- conducts linen inventory counts
- performs other duties as assigned by supervisor or group leader
Job Qualifications
Experience
Entry Level (1-2 years)
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