U of U Healthcare is hiring: Custodian in Murray

Overview

As a patient-focused organization, University of Utah Health exists to enhance the health and well-being of people through patient care, research and education. This position performs various cleaning tasks to provide all staff, visitors and patients a safe and clean environment. The incumbent maintains high standards of cleanliness, sanitation, and freedom from hazards and infections. Incumbents may function as a team leader on specific assignments or activities involving personnel of the same job classification.

Note: This position is not responsible for providing patient care. EO/AA

Responsibilities

• Sweeps, cleans, mops, scrubs, and dusts floors.
• Cleans toilets, basins, showers, bathtubs, patient beds, and scrubs walls.
• Dusts, cleans and vacuums furniture, fixtures, doors and related furnishings using appropriate cleaning supplies.
• Operates and maintains electric floor machines, snow blowers, industrial vacuums, carpet shampooing equipment, and upholstery shampooing equipment.
• Cleans, refinishes, and maintains a variety of floor coverings.
• Cleans patient rooms, beds, waiting areas, and examination tables.
• Labels and removes infectious waste bags and containers.
• Transports custodial supplies and equipment to and from storage and work areas.
• Replaces sharps containers, transports trash and refuse, removes empty boxes and organizes closets.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

• Ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined above.
• Demonstrated human relations and effective communication skills.
• Ability to use basic electronic devices in the course of daily work.

Qualifications

• Entry level position. Dependent upon assigned department, a valid Utah driver\'s license may be required.
• Preferred: Six (6) months of related experience.

Working Conditions and Physical Demands

Employee must be able to meet the following requirements with or without an accommodation: This position may exert up to 50 pounds and may involve lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, or moving objects related to patient care or medical equipment. May require use of a 6 foot step ladder. May stand for extended periods or walk long distances between work sites. May be exposed to chemical hazards.

Physical requirements include carrying, climbing, color determination, crawling, far vision, lifting, manual dexterity, near vision, pulling/pushing, reaching, standing, stooping, crouching, and walking.

Additional

Multilingual candidates welcomed. To inquire about this posting, email: careers@hsc.utah.edu

EEO Statement

University of Utah Health Hospitals and Clinics, a part of The University of Utah, values candidates who have experience working in settings with diverse populations and are committed to improving access to higher education and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented groups. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply. Veterans' preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and in accordance with University policy and Utah state law. Reasonable accommodations in the application process are available upon request. The University of Utah Health Hospitals and Clinics is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, or protected veteran status. For Title IX information and inquiries, refer to the Title IX Coordinator or related offices. To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability, contact the Human Resources office at 801-581-6500. More information at www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination and aoe/Title IX resources. Online reports may be submitted at oeo.utah.edu.

The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (URS). Eligible new hires with URS service may elect to enroll before becoming eligible for retirement. Questions about URS post-retirement rules can be directed to URS or Hospitals and Clinics Human Resources. This position may require successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.

Requisition Number 78083 • Regular • Full-Time • Night shift: 10:30 pm to 7:00 am, weekends and holidays alternates • Location: University of Utah Hospital • Department: UUH CST 16D ENVRNMTL SRVCS • Category: Facilities/Trades/Materials