Lead Housekeeper

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Leads environmental services associates in performing a variety of environmental services to maintain assigned areas in a clean and orderly condition.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:

1. One (1) year of housekeeping experience.

1. Monitors housekeeping activities in assigned area(s) to ensure proper cleaning, servicing and stocking of supplies, the completion of work schedules and supervisory instructions; reporting problems as necessary.
2. Performs housekeeping duties including, but not limited to, sweeping, dusting, polishing, mopping, vacuuming and trash removal.
3. Ensures all supplies, materials and equipment are available in assigned work area for proper performance of duties; report equipment malfunctions to supervisor.
4. Reports need for repair to equipment, furniture, building and fixtures.
5. Assists in training employees in proper cleaning techniques and use of supplies, materials and equipment.

For facilities with specialty accreditation requirements:

1. Completion of annual required education related to specialty accreditation as defined by accreditation standards.  Training may be completed through CBLs, trainings, In-services, and competency validation.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Must have physical ability to perform cleaning tasks such as mopping, reaching and bending and operating floor equipment such as vacuum cleaners, autoscrubbers, buffers, etc.                                                      

2. Must meet Department of Labor's Heavy Duty Standard.                                                              

3. Capable of wearing appropriate PPE for an extended period of time

WORKING ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Frequent exposure to communicable diseases, body fluids and different types of cleaning chemicals.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

1. Ability to be scheduled for work based on operational needs of the hospital.
2. Possesses the ability to deal tactfully and harmoniously with guests.
3. Must be able to demonstrate an understanding of assigned areas, necessary supplies and equipment
4. Must be able to read and follow written work assignments.

Additional Job Description:

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Shift:

Exempt/Non-Exempt:

United States of America (Non-Exempt)

Compensation Range:

$15.68 - $23.51

Position is eligible for shift differentials based on shift worked and eligible for overtime pay hours over 40 hours per week

Company:

GRMC Garrett Regional Medical Center

Cost Center:

612 GRMC Environmental Services

Address:

251 N 4th Street
Oakland
Maryland

Benefit eligible employees classified as at least 0.5 eligible for: Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability Coverage, Tuition Program, Retirement, Paid Time Off, Wellness Program

Equal Opportunity Employer

West Virginia University Health System and its subsidiaries (collectively "WVUHS") is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. WVUHS strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. All WVUHS employees, other workers, and representatives are prohibited from engaging in unlawful discrimination. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.