This job performs a variety of housekeeping and janitorial duties to maintain order and sanitary conditions in patient care, administrative offices, and public areas. Major Position Responsibilities: The position characteristics reflect the most important duties, responsibilities and competencies considered necessary to perform the essential functions of the job in a fully competent manner. They should not be considered as a detailed description of all the work requirements of the position. The characteristics of the position and standards of performance may be changed by TCMC with or without prior notice based on the needs of the organization. Maintains a safe, clean working environment, including unit based safety and infection control requirements. Clean and maintain assigned areas according to TCMC standards. Maintain a safe environment at all time. This includes the proper use of wet floor signs. Use appropriate protective equipment while performing duties. This includes proper hand washing and hand sanitizing at all times. Understand the role and responsibility of the position in the event of a disaster. Clean discharge/occupied rooms according to the departmental training checklist. Maintain professional and courteous customer service at all times. Maintain current status with all hospital requirements (Annual TB Skin Test, Fit Testing, Net Learning, other requirements). Qualifications: Previous housekeeping / janitorial experience, strongly preferred. Must be able to work with cleaning solutions and chemicals and have knowledge of proper handling of these cleaning solutions. Must demonstrate ability to complete on-the-job training, including the proper operational procedures for the cleaning equipment and tools, and must demonstrate knowledge of health and sanitation standards. Required to read and understand written instructions and labels and to communicate with supervisors, health care staff and environmental service employees. Education: High school diploma or GED, preferred