Environmental Associate Jobs in Des Moines, IA (NOW HIRING)

POSITION PURPOSE

Cleans and services internal and external premises tomaintainhospital in sanitary,attractiveand orderly condition, in an assigned schedule and/or an assigned shift.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Knows, understands, incorporates, anddemonstratesthe Trinity Health Mission, Vision, and Values in behaviors, practices, and decisions.

Maintains clean and aseptic conditions in assignedareaby vacuuming, scouring, dust mopping, high dusting, making beds, removing trash/linen, washing walls and ceilings.

Using vacuum and materials effectively in daily work.

Use detergents, germicides or other supplies as recommended andfollowrecommended handling/mixing procedures.

Maintains a clean and neat station, cart,closetand equipment.

Reports needed equipment repairs to the Supervisor.

Logs activities throughout work shift as required paperwork at the end of shift.

Collectssoiled linen ordistributesclean linen, as needed.

Other duties as needed and assigned by the manager.

Maintains a working knowledge of applicable Federal, State, and local laws and regulations, Trinity Health's Organizational Integrity Program, Standards of Conduct, as well as other policies and proceduresin order toensure adherence in a manner that reflects honest, ethical, and professional behavior.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

High school diploma preferred or high schoolequivalency.

Must be comfortable operating in a collaborative, shared leadership environment.

Mustpossessa personal presence that is characterized by a sense of honesty, integrity, and caring with the ability to inspire and motivate others to promote the philosophy, mission, vision, goals, and values of Trinity Health.

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS

PHYSICAL ACTIVITY REQUIREMENTS:(Constant = 67-100% of workday, Frequent = 34-66% of workday, Occasional = 33% or less of workday)

CONSTANT:

• Walking: Moving about on foot toaccomplishtasks to perform cleaning duties.

• Standing: With some freedom to alternate between standing and walking.

• Stooping: Bending body downward and forward at the waist while cleaning, emptying trashcans.

• Reaching: Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction; i.e., vacuuming, dusting, mopping.

• Handling: Working primarily with the whole hand while scouring, dusting, obtaining supplies and handling equipment.

FREQUENT:

• Pushing, Pulling: To move supply cart with minimal sustained force.

• Lifting: To move hideaway beds, cots, box trash, trash bags, linen bagsfrequentlyup to 20 lbs. And occasionallyin excess of50 lbs.

• Climbing: Up to five flights of stairs, often while wet-mopping, use of ladders.

• Kneeling or Crouching: With the freedom to choose which posture.

OCCASIONAL:

• Talking: Expressing ideasby means ofthe spoken word to convey instructions to other workers, either in person or by phone.

• Hearing: Ability to perceive detailed information through oral communication with other workers, either in person, by phone, using a beeper or responding to the hospital paging system.

PHYSICAL DEMAND REQUIREMENTS:

• If a patient is unable to function independently, a mechanical/assistive device and/oradditionalpersonnel must beutilized. If an object requires lifting > 50 lbs.,additionalequipment/personnel must also beutilized.

• Heavy work: Exerting up to 65 lbs. push/pull (force to move)frequently, andlifting upto 50 lbs. occasionally, andlifting upto 40 lbs.frequently, andlifting upto 20 lbs. constantly, to move patient and/or objects.

VISUAL ACUITY REQUIREMENTS:

• Normal visual acuityisrequiredtomaintainaccuracy and neatness of work.

INTELLECTUAL/EMOTIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability tomaintainsatisfactory job performance and a high standard of both courtesy and cooperation in dealing with co-workers, patients, and visitors despite the stress of a hospital work environment.

• Ability to perform a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another of a different nature without loss of efficiency or composure

• Must be able to set andorganize one'sown workpriorities andadapt to them as they change frequently.Must be able to work concurrently on a variety of tasks/projects in an environment that may be stressful with individuals having diverse personalities and work styles.

• Mustpossessthe ability tocomply withTrinity Health policies and procedures.

• Must be able to travel to the various Trinity Health sites as needed.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• The worker is subject to hazards: chemicals, slippery floors, working while on stepladders.

• The worker is subject to atmosphere conditions: dust,odorsand aerosol sprays.