This position is located in the Housekeeping Services Department, at the Phoenix Indian Medical Center, in Phoenix, AZ. The incumbent serves as work leader and also performs non-leader work requiring knowledge and application of specialized cleaning procedures within the medical center including the intensive care unit, central supply, emergency room area, operating room, obstetric ward and delivery room.
To qualify for this position, your resume must state sufficient experience and/or education, to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are applying. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer and part time experience. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. JOB ELEMENTS: Ability to lead or supervise. (Screenout) Ability to do the work of the position without more than normal supervision. Ability to instruct and inspect work of others. Work practices (includes keeping things neat, clean and in order) Ability to interpret instructions, specifications, etc. (other than blueprints) Ability to use and maintain tools and equipment. Dexterity and safety. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Applicants must be physically able to perform efficiently the duties of the position. Incumbent must be able to lift, carry and move objects weighing 40 pounds and occasionally objects weighing over 50 pounds. Work requires continuous walking, standing and considerable arm and hand movements in controlling heavy powered equipment and in cleaning. Time In Grade Federal employees in the competitive service are also subject to the Time-In-Grade Requirements: Merit Promotion (status) candidates must have completed one year of service at the next lower grade level. Time-In-Grade provisions do not apply under the Excepted Service Examining Plan (ESEP). You must meet all qualification requirements within 30 days of the closing date of the announcement.
Works along with other employees and sets pace performing custodial work of the same kind and levels as that done by the group led. Checks work while in progress and upon completion to ensure that supervisor's instructions on work sequence, methods, procedures and deadlines are met and advise employees such compliance from employees led. Answers workers' questions regarding cleaning procedures, policies, written instructions and other directives. Reports to the supervisor on status and progress of work, causes of delays, and overall work operations and problems. Performs specialized cleaning procedures in such areas as, interim and terminal isolation room upon discharge of patient, Intensive Care Unit, Central Supply and the Emergency Room area. Checks assigned work area and check sheets to insure specific room cleaning schedules are met and proper standards and infection control requirements are maintained. Operates heavy industrial type equipment such as, scrubbing and high speed burnishers, high and low speed buffers, battery operated scrubber, carpet scrubber with extractor, high pressure sprayer, mercury vacuum, industrial vacuum. Makes minors adjustment on cleaning equipment as necessary.