Housekeeping

Pinehurst Surgical Clinic   Southern Pines, NC   Full-time     Housekeeping / Janitorial
Posted on May 26, 2023
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SUMMARY:

Housekeepers are responsible for performing general housekeeping tasks, according to detailed instructions, to maintain the building in a sanitary, clean and attractive condition that meet clinic and industry standards.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
  1. General Cleaning

a) Clean rooms, hallways, lobbies, restrooms, corridors, elevators, stairways, and other work areas so that health standards are met

b) Wash windows, walls, ceilings, and woodwork, waxing and polishing as necessary

c) Clean blinds with damp cloth or vacuum

d) Remove dust from plants

e) Spot clean furniture

f) Blow off or power wash parking lot and sidewalks in the morning

  1. Cleans Floors

a) Clean rugs, carpets, upholstered furniture, and/or draperies, using vacuum cleaners and/or shampooers.

b) Sweep, scrub, wax, and/or polish floors, using brooms, mops, and/or powered scrubbing and waxing machines

  1. Waste Disposal

a) Empty wastebaskets, and transports trash and waste to disposal areas.

b) Remove debris from parking lot

c) Wears gloves when handling waste

d) Handles blood, blood products and other body fluids in accordance with infection control guidelines

  1. Disinfect, Dust, and Polish

a) Dust and polish exposed filing cabinets, bookcases, furniture and equipment

b) Polish silver accessories and metalwork such as fixtures and fittings

c) Disinfect equipment and supplies, using germicides or steam-operated sterilizers

d) Clean glass mirrors and drinking fountains

  1. Stocks Supplies and Maintains Equipment

a) Stocks and keeps tidy the storage area and cleaning cart

b) Replace light bulbs

c) Replenish bathroom items

d) Report repairs needed to supervisors including broken or cracked window panes, leaky faucets, toilets, loose tiles, broken blinds and damaged furniture

  1. Respond to Service Orders

a) Assist with other duties as assigned by the Support Services Manager

b) Respond to service orders via the Work Order System

Requirements

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
  1. Working knowledge of basic housekeeping and cleaning procedures
  2. Ability to maintain a high standard of cleanliness and odor control in work area
  3. Ability to read, write and follow direct written and oral instructions
  4. Ability to maintain effective working relationships with other employees
  5. Understands principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction


PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS:
  1. Maintains confidentiality
  2. Service orientation: actively looks for ways to help people
  3. Must be able to lift moderate weight (approximately 50 pounds) frequently
  4. Must be able to stand, push, pull, bend, and twist for long periods of time