Custodian

POSITION TITLE: Custodian

DEPARTMENT: Facility Operations

PAY GRADE: 6

FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt

ESC CODE: 37-1011

FUNDING SOURCE: Indirect

Opened September 17, 2024

Closing October 27, 2024

Position Summary:

The Custodian is responsible cleaning and disinfecting various areas of the Yakutat Community Health Center (YCHC), YCHC Child Care Center, Behavioral Health Services facility and several residential housing units, in accordance with YCHC procedures and universal precautions protocol. The Custodian performs a variety of general cleaning tasks to maintain all patient areas, offices, corridors, stairwells, elevators, furniture, public and other assigned areas of the health clinic in a clean, sanitary and safe condition, in accordance with all operating procedures, infection control and safety policies.

This position requires compliance with Health Center’s compliance standards, including its Standards of Conduct, Compliance Program, and policies and procedures. Such compliance will be an element considered as part of the position’s regular performance evaluation. 

Essential Functions:

• Must attend in person training by YCHC Compliance Officer and verify that they adhere to YCHC cleaning policies and procedures. 
• Performs custodial duties following a Check Off list.  The list must be strictly adhered to for quality control purposes.
• Performs minor maintenance duties as assigned.
• Cleans and sanitizes all the medical and dental work and patient care areas daily to include exam rooms, laboratory, x-ray, and visitor areas.
• Completes daily housekeeping duties of all building departments which include vacuuming, dusting, laundry, windows, sweeping, mopping, daily sanitizing of high touch surfaces and
• proper handling of all garbage waste.  Assist in keeping walkways and exits free of debris and obstructions.
• Replenish cleaning, housekeeping and maintenance supplies as needed.
• Properly handle and store all hazardous waste.
• Assist in maintaining an updated listing on file of Material Safety Data (MSDS) information for all applicable clinic departments.
• Assists with incoming and outgoing deliveries as needed.
• Utilize a daily check off system for monitoring daily routine and non-routine housekeeping tasks.
• Assist in emergency preparedness and maintaining building security. 
• Wears appropriate personal protective equipment as per training, signage and product labels.  Adheres to safety regulations as per departmental training.
• Must comply with federal laws and regulations as required by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).
• Performs related duties.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of established safety policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of cleaning principles, techniques and utilization of proper cleaning products, standard of precautions, transmission based precautions, types and proper use of personal protective equipment, and the requirements of the hazard
• Knowledge of safety data sheets (SDS).
• Knowledge of the use of various cleaning chemicals.
• Ability to work independently with little or no supervision.
• Skill in proper use of cleaning and sanitizing solutions.
• Skill in operating cleaning equipment such as a vacuum cleaner and other powered cleaning equipment.
• Skill in following instructions; prioritizing and organizing work.
• Skill in the provision of customer service.

Work Environment/Physical Demands:

The work involves moderate risks or discomforts that require special safety precautions, e.g., working around moving parts, carts, or machines; exposure to contagious diseases or irritant chemicals. Employees may be required to use protective clothing or gear, such as masks, gowns, coats, boots, goggles, gloves, or shields.

The work requires some physical exertion, such as long periods of standing or walking; recurring bending, crouching, stooping, stretching, reaching, or similar activities; or recurring lifting of moderately heavy items. The work may require specific, but common, physical characteristics and abilities, such as above average agility and dexterity.   The employee must be able to read, write, speak and hear.

This position requires operation of a motor vehicle.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Supervisory and Management Responsibility:

This position has no supervisory responsibility or authority.

 Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• One (1) year of custodial experience performing similar duties.
• Full COVID-19 vaccination required unless a documented medical or religious exemption is approved. 
• Possession or ability to readily obtain a valid driver’s license issued by the State of Alaska with a clean driving record.
• Must successfully pass a criminal and background check.

Disclosures:

We encourage applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age.

The Yakutat Tlingit Tribe maintains a drug-free workplace, and this position may be subject to random drug testing and criminal history checks.

Preference will be given to qualified candidates who are Alaska Native and/or Yakutat Tlingit Tribal Members.

Native American preference, as defined in Title 25, US Code, Chapter 14, Subchapter V, Subsection 273 and 274, will be applied to the hiring of this position. We are an equal opportunity employer, with preference given to qualified Native American/Alaska Native applicants in accordance with federal law and tribal policy.