INSTITUTIONAL SERVICES WORKER

El Sobrante CA

Description

$40,512.60 - $49,243.32 Annually The Environmental Services Division at Contra Costa County Health Services is currently seeking qualified individuals interested in working as Institutional Services Workers / Generalists. Successful candidates will be working at Contra Costa Regional Medical Center or various health centers performing a variety of janitorial services and helping ensure a safe environment to deliver quality healthcare to all. Why Join Contra Costa County Health Services? The Contra Costa County, Health Services Department is the largest department of County government, employing more than 4,250 individuals. We strive to: • Deliver high quality services with respect and responsiveness to all. • Provide an integrated system of health care services, community health improvement and environmental protection. • Anticipate community health needs and change to meet those needs. • Work in partnership with our patients, cities and diverse communities, as well as other health, education and human service agencies. • Encourage creative, ethical and tenacious leadership to implement effective health policies and programs. We are looking for someone who: • Organized and Effective at Time Management. You will carry out tasks that require you to be smart with your time management. • Honest and Safety Conscious. You will work with products and chemicals that require you to practice caution. • Hardworking. You will provide a safe and sanitary workplace for customers and employees. • Positive and Respectful. You will work alongside internal staff and the public requiring you to be respectful to all. • Reliable. You will need to collaborate with a team and be dependable. • Knowledgeable of cleaning products. You will need to know the proper methods of storing and handling commercial cleaning chemicals. What you will typically be responsible for: • Sweeping, wet mopping and vacuuming floors • Buffing floors using electrical buffing equipment • Washing and cleaning face bowls, commodes, bathtubs and other bathroom fixtures • Replenishing paper towels, toilet tissue, soap and light bulbs • Dusting, cleaning and disinfecting all furniture and equipment • Spot cleaning and disinfecting walls and woodwork A few reasons why you might love this job: • You will have the opportunity to work with diverse and amazing co-workers. • You will work independently, while also following safety procedures. • You will have opportunities for growth. • You will have the opportunity to make a difference in our patients' lives. A few challenges you might face in this job: • You may have to working within a residential treatment facility. • You may have to work weekends, holidays or special occasions. • You may have to work on swing or graveyard shifts. • You have to respond quickly to urgent situations. Competencies Required: • Oral Communication: Engaging effectively in dialogue • Adaptability: Responding positively to change and modifying behavior as the situation requires • Professional Integrity & Ethics: Displaying honesty, adherence to principles, and personal accountability • Listening: Fully comprehending spoken communication • Customer Focus: Attending to the needs and expectations of customers • Manual Dexterity: Using senses, hands and fingers in manipulating objects quickly and efficiently • General Physical Ability: Using strength, endurance, flexibility, balance and coordination • Safety Focus: Showing vigilance and care in identifying and addressing health risks and safety hazards • Environmental Exposure Tolerance: Performing under physically demanding conditions • Teamwork: Collaborating with others to achieve shared goals • Valuing Diversity: Appreciating the benefits of varied backgrounds and cultures in the workplace • Handling Stress: Maintaining emotional stability and self-control under pressure, challenge or adversity • Displaying Ownership and Accountability: Holding self and others accountable for measurable high-quality, timely and cost-effective results • Building & Maintaining Relationships: Establishing rapport and maintaining mutually productive relationships Minimum Qualifications: License Required: Possession of a valid California Motor Vehicle Operator's License is required at the Specialist and Lead Levels. Experience: Either one year of full-time, or its equivalent, experience in the class of Institutional Services Aide in Contra Costa County or one year of full-time, or its equivalent, institutional cleaning or food service experience. Desirable Qualifications: Formalized institutional cleaning equipment repair training; janitorial specific safety training; California Food Handlers Certificate; Bloodborne pathogens training Closing Date: Open until all positions are filled. This recruitment may close at any time; qualified candidates are encouraged to apply immediately. To read the complete job description and apply, please visit: or our Careers page at. Equal Opportunity Employer