Environmental Services Waste Handler-Main Campus (1st Shift 7a-3:30 pm Rotating Weekends and Holidays Required)
@ 10 Nationwide Children's HospitalEnvironmental Services Waste Handler-Main Campus (1st Shift 7a-3:30 pm Rotating Weekends and Holidays Required)
About the job
Our organization provides healthcare services in Columbus, OH. The Waste Handler role focuses on cleaning and infection control, supporting patient and staff safety. Candidates with cleaning experience, teamwork, and willingness to work rotating weekends and holidays are encouraged.
Requirements
- Ability to speak and understand English
- Proficiency in cleaning process
- Effective communication skills
- Prior housekeeping experience (preferred)
Qualifications
- High School diploma or equivalent
- Physical ability for lifting and movement
- Team-oriented attitude
- Willingness to adhere to safety protocols
Full job description
Overview:
This opening is for our Waste Handler position. Employees could perform their work at any or all of our locations below depending on their manager's direction.
Main Campus
700 Children's Drive
Columbus Ohio, 43205
Livingston Ambulatory Center:
380 Butterfly Gardens Drive
Columbus, OH 43215
Livingston Orthopedic and Surgery Center:
405 Butterfly Gardens Drive
Columbus, OH 43215
Big Lots Behavioral Health Pavilion:
444 Butterfly Gardens Drive
Columbus, OH 43215
Conference Center:
520 Butterfly Gardens Drive
Columbus, OH 43215
1st shift (7a–3:30p), Mon–Fri; rotating weekends/holidays. Mechanical experience preferred.
Job Description Summary:
Job Description:
Essential Functions:
- Demonstrates knowledge of 10 Step Cleaning Process and appropriate chemical use to meet department standards.
- Practices proper methods of Infection Control in conjunction with cleaning procedures. Proper use and knowledge of PPE and door precautions.
- Maintains department’s standards of practice as evidenced by quality control inspections and customer feedback.
- Maintains closet, housekeeping cart and cleaning equipment in clean, orderly and good working condition.
- Performs routine cleaning and coordinates with management to address and resolve facility maintenance, service issues and other concerns.
Education Requirement:
High School graduate or equivalent, required.
Skills:
- Ability to speak and understand English.
- Demonstrate high degree of proficiency in the 10 Step Cleaning Process.
- Effective communication, interpersonal and organizational skills.
- Demonstrates ability to prioritize and multi-task.
- Displays positive customer service skills and promotes a team atmosphere.
Experience:
Previous housekeeping experience, preferred.
Physical Requirements:
OCCASIONALLY: Climb stairs/ladder, Cold Temperatures, Hot Temperatures, Lifting / Carrying: 21-40 lbs, Lifting / Carrying: 41-60 lbs, Pushing / Pulling: 100 lbs or greater with assistance, Pushing / Pulling: 41-60 lbs, Pushing / Pulling: 61-100 lbs, Sitting, Squat/kneel, Working Outdoors
FREQUENTLY: Lifting / Carrying: 0-10 lbs, Lifting / Carrying: 11-20 lbs, Loud Noises, Patient Equipment
CONTINUOUSLY: Audible speech, Bend/twist, Biohazard waste, Blood and/or Bodily Fluids, Chemicals/Medications, Color vision, Communicable Diseases and/or Pathogens, Computer skills, Decision Making, Depth perception, Electricity, Flexing/extending of neck, Fume /Gases /Vapors, Hand use: grasping, gripping, turning, Hearing acuity, Interpreting Data, Machinery, Peripheral vision, Power Tools, Problem solving, Pushing / Pulling: 0-25 lbs, Pushing / Pulling: 26-40 lbs, Reaching above shoulder, Repetitive hand/arm use, Seeing – Far/near, Standing, Walking
"The above list of duties is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this classification. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties performed by the individuals so classified, nor is it intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under their supervision. EOE M/F/Disability/Vet"