Housekeeping Attendant

This recruitment is being established to obtain a current eligible list for both Full time and Extra-Help vacancies. Extra-Help are not entitled to county benefits and are limited to a maximum of 25 hours per week. Extra-Help pay is $21.09 per hour. Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following: Dust mops, wet mops, vacuums, shampoos, extracts, refinishes and polishes floors using vacuum cleaners and powered floor scrubbers, extractors and buffers. Cleans, disinfects and deodorizes lavatories, urinals, and toilet bowls. Cleans mirrors, sink and water fountains, replaces deodorizers, toilet tissues, hand towels and soap. Keeps an adequate stock of cleaning materials and equipment. Gathers and properly disposes of common trash and infectious waste. Removes and replaces drapes and curtains for cleaning. Washes door frames, lighting vents, ceiling fixtures and partitions using ladders. Cleans surgical suites/labor and deliver and other designated areas as required by area standards. Cleans equipment after use and returns to proper storage locations. Assists in furniture moving and office relocation. Experience: One (1) year of experience performing duties comparable to a Housekeeping Attendant in Merced County. Education: Equivalent to completion of the eighth grade.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Operate housekeeping equipment and clean areas in accordance with health standards. Communicate effectively with others in person and over the telephone. Analyze data, interpret directions, procedures and regulations, and develop appropriate responses. Respond appropriately to situations and perform job duties under stressful conditions. Maintain confidential information in accordance with legal standards and/or County regulations. Frequent use of depth perception, peripheral vision and color perception. Frequently lift, carry, reach, push, pull, twist and manipulate large and small objects. Frequent use of hand-eye coordination. Normal dexterity, frequent holding and grasping. Frequently lift and carry up to 40 pounds. Kneel, bend, twist, squat, balance and crawl. Sit, stand or walk for long periods of time. Regular attendance is an essential function. Knowledge of: Lift and move objects weighing up to 25 pounds. Proper body mechanics to perform the assigned tasks. Safe work practices. Use of a variety of cleaning equipment such as scrubbing and waxing machines, wet mops, scouring devices and wax applicator. Use of a variety of cleaning solutions. Variety of cleaning methods and techniques. Basic sanitation and infection control techniques and proper cleaning methods in a hospital environment. Aseptic techniques to clean specialized area. Ability to: Read and write English sufficiently to perform assigned duties. Read signs and follow simple oral and written instructions. Work safely. Frequently lift and carry waste baskets and pushcart loaded with dirty laundry or wastepaper. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others. Operate a variety of powered cleaning equipment such as high-speed buffer, vacuum, shampooer. Follow the schedule which varies with assignment. Work on own initiative without close supervision. Clean and care for an assigned area.