Janitorial

Janitor – Bunker (PM Shift)

Department: Behavioral Health

Location: 4990 Stockton Blvd, Sacramento, CA

Reports to:  Program Manager or Designee

Status: Full-time, Regular or Part-time

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Pay Range: $21 - $26.75/hr
EEO-1:  Service Worker

Organization Information

WellSpace Health believes that everyone deserves to be seen, no matter who you are, where you come from, where you work or what place you call home. We see you and are here for you. To that end, we’ve committed ourselves to finding solutions for our community’s health and wellbeing to achieve regional health through high quality comprehensive care.

Our focus has always been to offer a full range of quality medical care, dental care, mental health and behavioral health services, and enabling services to underserved people.  We do this by placing ourselves within the communities we serve and employing outstanding healthcare professionals who are devoted to our mission.

We are a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) and are accredited by the Joint Commission for Ambulatory Care and Behavioral Health. We’re also certified by the Joint Commission as a Primary Care Medical Home and a Behavioral Health Home.

Position Summary

The Janitorial staff is responsible for the general maintenance, cleanliness and disinfecting of the Bunker  location. The Janitorial staff will ensure the entire location is cleaned before and after facility use.  This will include floors, beds, walls, restrooms, and office spaces. In addition to the typical janitorial services, the responsibilities include cleaning bodily fluids, wherever the fluids may be present, and laundry duties as needed for patient clothing and clothing stored at the Program.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma preferred.
• Experience of maintenance in a health care setting preferred.
• Strong organizational skills, ability to multi-task and high attention to detail.
• Ability to read, write and communicate effectively with client and staff.
• Basic knowledge of infection prevention operations, including basic disinfection and hygiene.
• This position requires moderate to heavy exertion on a regular basis and will require candidates to be able to stand, reach, walk, climb stairs/ladders, kneel, crouch, and crawl.
• Ability to lift between 50 and 100 lbs as well as be available after hours.
• Occasional weekend, evening or night work if needed to ensure shift coverage and on-call on an as needed basis.
• Current CPR and first aid certificate or willingness to be trained required within first (90) ninety days of employment.

Essential Responsibilities

• Shifts hours are Tuesday – Saturday from 3pm to 11:30pm.
• Manages the general operating maintenance and cleaning of the buildings and grounds to maintain proper infection prevention care of the patients, under the direction of the Program Manager or designee.
• Cleans assigned location before and after each patient uses the services, including mopping, disinfecting, wiping down or hosing down furniture, and may include exposure to bodily fluids.
• Maintains regular restroom cleaning and disinfecting many times per shift.
• Performs laundry duties when needed for patient personal clothing and ICP program clothing and bedding; ensuring proper temperatures and protocols are followed for sanitizing laundry.
• Ensures walls, floor coverings, doors, and woodwork in the common areas of the assigned location are properly maintained and cleaned.
• With coordination of the Program Manager, reviews safety data sheets (SDS) as requested for potential exposure to hazardous chemicals used and take necessary precautions.
• Responds appropriately to patient or staff emergencies by assisting as needed.

Benefits

Successful candidate will receive regionally competitive salary, above average health benefits at reduced costs, company paid life insurance & long-term disability insurance, additional voluntary retirement plan with company match and no vesting schedule requirement.

• Paid bereavement and jury duty leave
• 11 paid holidays per year
• Paid time off
• Paid sick leave
• Flexible Spending Program
• Company paid malpractice insurance for all providers
• Professional development hours offered annually

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The work environment is characteristic of a typical office environment.  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. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; use hands to handle, or feel.  The employee is also required to stand; walk; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus.   The employee must also possess hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the phone.  The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

The employee may be in contact with individuals and families in crisis who may be ill, using substances and/or not attentive to personal health and safety for themselves or their homes. The employee may experience a number of unpleasant sensory demands associated with the client’s use of alcohol and drugs, and the lack of personal care.  The employee may also be exposed to bodily fluids (blood, urine) and hazardous chemicals.

WellSpace Health is committed to the principals of equal employment.  We are committed to complying with all federal, state, and local laws providing equal employment opportunities, and all other employment laws and regulations.  It is the intent of WellSpace Health to maintain a work environment free of harassment, discrimination, or retaliation because of age, race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and/or related medical conditions), gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state or local laws.  WellSpace Health is dedicated to the fulfillment of this policy in regard to all aspects of employment, including but not limited to recruiting, hiring, placement transfer, training, promotion, rates of pay, and other compensation, termination, and all other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

WellSpace Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer