Govt. Housing - Housekeeping Technician

Position Summary

The Housekeeping Technician, under the supervision of the Construction Manager, is responsible for performing cleaning and sanitizing in the healthcare setting of the Hessel Community Center (3 days a week) and the Housing Authority administrative office building in Kincheloe (2 days a week).

Job Duties

The following include, but are not limited to essential functions of the position.

• Clean and disinfect patient care areas, public areas and waiting areas; i.e. hallways, walls, vents and windows, public and employee restrooms of the building.
• Clean team member's offices including dusting, vacuuming, sweeping, and cleaning high touch items like phones and door handles.
• Maintain all carpets, tile floors, and rugs in both facilities.
• Remove and properly handle and dispose of trash and biohazard medical waste.
• Assist staff with cleaning up after elderly meals.
• Perform monthly safety inspections on all emergency lights, fire extinguishers and smoke alarms.
• Perform weekly cleaning of stove and hood in kitchen area.
• Maintain inventory of supplies needed to complete tasks and submit requests for supplies as needed to ensure supplies are well stocked and available.
• Responsible for maintaining and updating Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) binders for both buildings.
• Assist staff with the set-up and tear down of tables and chairs for meetings and luncheons.
• Attend and participate in staff meetings and required trainings.
• Other duties as assigned

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following:

• Knowledge of the use of floor maintenance and cleaning equipment.
• Ability to use power floor maintenance equipment preferred.
• Must have excellent public relation/customer service skills and be able to exhibit a friendly and positive attitude.
• Must be able to work with minimal to no supervision.
• Must maintain confidentiality.
• Must be flexible and available to work various shifts, including nights, weekends and holidays.
• Must have organizational skills and be able to plan, prioritize and manage work load to meet goals in a timely manner.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Minimum of 1 year housekeeping experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of cleaning and disinfecting in a healthcare setting.
• Experience in biohazard waste control and needle stick protocol.
• Knowledge of hard tile floor maintenance equipment and chemicals for stripping waxing floors.
• Knowledge of blood borne pathogens and handling bio hazard medical & hazardous waste.
• Native American Preferred.

Certification(s) and/or Licenses Required

• Must be or become certified in CPR/First Aide within 6 months of hire.
• Must have a valid driver's license and be insurable by the Sault Tribe Insurance Department.
• Must comply with annual driver's license review and insurability standards with the Sault Tribe Insurance Department.
• Must maintain a good moral character standing.
• Will be required to undergo and successfully pass a background check and complete and pass pre-employment drug testing.

Work 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.

Position may be asked to lift 50 pounds maximum and frequent lifting/carrying up to 25 pounds. Physical factors include constant use of hearing, near vision; frequent standing, walking, sitting, carrying, use of midrange/far vision, driving, travel, typing, bending; occasional pushing/pulling, stooping, kneeling, manual handling, use of smell, depth perception, color/field of vision. Working conditions include frequent exposure to weather, extreme heat/cold, wet/humidity, noise and occasional exposure to air quality. Potential hazards include constant client contact, computer use; frequent equipment use and occasional exposure to insecticides/pesticides.

Equal Opportunity Employer

STHA is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, national origin, or any other protected status. We believe that all persons are entitled to equal opportunity. Equal employment is extended to all persons in all aspect of the employer-team-member relationship.

Preference

In accordance with the Indian Reorganization Act of 1934 Title 25, USC 472 and other applicable laws, the Sault Tribe Housing Authority's hiring process will be:

1. Sault Tribe Member

2. Other Native American

3. Sault Tribe Member Spouse/Dependent

4. Other (non-Native)

Any applicant claiming preference for 1, 2, or 3 must submit documentation verifying his or her preference status.