Environmental Equipment Operator

Jackson Health System

Department: Jackson Memorial Hospital - Housekeeping

Address: 1611 NW 12^th Ave, Miami, Florida, 33136

Shift details: Full-Time, Variable Shifts

Why Jackson:

Jackson Health System is a nationally and internationally recognized academic medical system offering world-class care to any person who walks through our doors. For more than 100 years, Jackson has evolved into one of the world's top medical providers for all levels of care, no matter if it's for a routine patient visit or for a lifesaving procedure. With more than 2,000 licensed beds, we are also proud of our role as the primary teaching hospital for the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine.

Here, the best people come together to deliver Jackson's mission for our diverse communities. Our employees are committed to providing the best CARE by demonstrating compassion, accountability, respect, and expertise in everything we do.

Summary

Environmental Equipment Operator performs manual work involving more difficult housekeeping tasks on an assigned shift in the hospital. Employees in this classification perform heavy manual work involving a variety of housekeeping tasks.

Responsibilities

• Follow floor care cleaning procedure for automatic scrubber to remove dirt accumulated on floor.
• Follow cleaning procedure for maintenance of all automated equipment. 
• Once the floor is cleaned follow floor care procedure for the ultra-burnished to polish the floor. 
• Operates the equipment in a safe way to prevent accidents. 
• Detects malfunctions while operating the equipment and report problem to supervisor.
•  Properly assemblies' pads and brushes to obtain maximum machinery efficiency. 
• Determine proper pad pressure adjustment for more efficient cleaning and polishing. 
• Performs complete range of hard surface floor care including dusting, sweeping, damp mopping, and burnishing/buffing. 
• Performs complete range of carpet care including vacuuming, spot cleaning and bonneting. 
• Cleans, disinfects and arranges furniture and fixtures as required. 
• Spot cleans and damp wipes walls, windowsills and overhead lights as required.
•  Performs other related environmental duties as required, including cleaning of all patient units. 
• Demonstrates behaviors of service excellence and CARE values (Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Expertise). Performs all other related job duties as assigned.

Experience

Generally, requires 0 to 3 years of related experience.

Education

High School diploma is strongly preferred.

Skill

Ability to analyze, organize and prioritize work accurately while meeting multiple deadlines. Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form. Ability to handle difficult and stressful situations with critical thinking and professional composure. Ability to understand and follow instructions. Ability to exercise sound and independent judgment. Knowledge and skill in use of job appropriate technology and software applications.

Credentials

Valid license or certification is required as needed, based on the job or specialty.

Jackson Health System is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability status, age, or any other status protected by law.