Description

Under direction, maintains cleanliness of assigned areas within the hospital and/or other healthcare facilities; performs related duties as required.

Distinguishing Characteristics:

This classification is characterized by the responsibility to perform custodial services within assigned area(s) of the hospital and/or other healthcare facility. This classification is distinguished from the Custodian series by its specialization in healthcare facilities with respect to maintenance of cleanliness and sanitary standards.

This classification is distinguished from HCA Housekeeper II in that the latter has responsibility for serving in a lead capacity over incumbents in this classification.

EDUCATIONAL INCENTIVE: Some positions may be eligible for educational incentives. This incentive maybe 2.5%, 3.5%, or 5% for incumbents in eligible positions based on completion of an Associate's, Bachelor's, or Master's degree that is not required for the classification.

BILINGUAL INCENTIVE: Some positions may be eligible for bilingual incentives depending on the applicable memorandum of agreement and the needs of the department. In order to qualify for this incentive, incumbents in eligible positions must take and pass the applicable bilingual fluency exam.

SHIFT DIFFERENTIAL: An employee in this role may be eligible for an evening/night shift differential of 5% above their current base salary.

VETERAN'S POINTS: This is an entry-level classification, and Veteran's Points may apply to eligible applicants.

DEPARTMENT/AGENCY: Health Care Agency - Ventura County Medical Center & Santa Paula Hospital

Health Care Agency Housekeeper I is represented by the Service Employees' International Union (SEIU) and are eligible for overtime compensation.

The eligible list established from this recruitment may be used to fill current and future Regular (including Temporary and Fixed-term), Intermittent, and Extra Help vacancies for the Health Care Agency. There are currently two (2) Regular vacancies and (4) four Intermittent vacancies at the Ventura County Medical Center.

TENTATIVE SCHEDULE
OPENING DATE: February 28, 2023
CLOSING DATE: April 26, 2023
(Previously: Continuous and may close at any time; therefore, the schedule for the remainder of the process will depend upon when we receive a sufficient number of qualified applications to meet business needs.)

Examples Of Duties

Duties may include, but are not limited to the following:

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  Washes and/or scrubs and disinfects restroom fixtures, drinking fountains, clinic/patient care furniture/equipment, windows and screens, blinds, walls, light fixtures, showers, and tubs using a variety of cleaning agents and equipment; replenishes lavatory supplies and cleaning materials;
• Cares for and cleans floors by sweeping, mopping, stripping, sealing, waxing, and buffing floor areas; ensures public safety in the work area by posting notices, roping off areas to passage, or other such methods;
• Vacuums, shampoos, spot cleans, and/or deep steam cleans carpets and upholstered furniture; moves furniture incidental to cleaning activities;
• Dusts, polishes and cleans desks, tables, shelves, cabinets, woodwork and other furniture;
• Collects and disposes of recycled materials, medical waste, and/or trash.
• Replaces soiled draperies and cubicle curtains; distributes laundered articles and linen;
• Keeps work station, utility or storage rooms, and equipment clean and in an orderly condition; prepares work activity logs and initiates requests to replenish supplies, repair equipment, and other such activities; services and makes minor repairs to tools and equipment;
• Performs laboring activities related to preparing for facility use, making hospital beds, cleaning entrance ways and public use areas outside buildings, and other such activities; and
• Performs other related duties as required.

Typical Qualifications

These are entrance requirements to the exam process and assure neither continuance in the process nor placement on an eligible list.

EDUCATION, TRAINING, and EXPERIENCE
Any combination of education and experience which has led to the acquisition of the required knowledge and abilities. The required knowledge and abilities also can be obtained by:

No experience is required; however, some housekeeping or custodial experience in a hospital, health clinic, or other healthcare facility is desirable.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Incumbents must be able to perform manual labor associated with facility cleaning work which may involve lifting objects weighing up to 50 lbs. and include the full range of body movements (reaching, bending, grasping, and climbing).
• Most of the work is indoors and in a healthcare environment which includes exposure to environmental hazards including communicable diseases.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
This position may be subject to State Health Officer Orders regarding vaccine verification and/or testing. These requirements are a condition of employment. Depending on assignment and work location(s), successful candidates for this position will be required to submit proof of vaccination and/or booster against COVID-19 or request an exemption for qualifying medical or religious reasons during the onboarding process.

Knowledge, Skill, and Abilities:

Ability to: learn the methods of cleaning and caring for hospital facilities; read and apply written directions regarding the use of machines and cleaning solutions; understand and follow verbal instructions; learn to use and operate custodial tools and equipment; wash walls, windows, restrooms; remove and handle disposal of recycled material, medical waste and trash; work independently; learn and apply cleanliness and sanitary standards; recognize and correct unsafe conditions; establish and maintain cooperative working relationships; demonstrates tact and diplomacy in working with patients, the public and the professional staff.

Supplemental Information:
Independent travel between assigned facilities may involve driving; therefore positions allocated to this class may require possession of a valid California driver's license.

Recruitment Process

NOTE: If presently permanently employed in another "merit" or "civil service" public agency/entity in the same or substantively similar position as is advertised, and if appointed to that position by successful performance in a "merit" or "civil service" style examination, then appointment by "Lateral Transfer" may be possible. If interested, please click here (Download PDF reader) (Download PDF reader)for additional information.

SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE – qualifying: All applicants are required to complete and submit the questionnaire for this examination AT THE TIME OF FILING. The supplemental questionnaire may be used throughout the examination process to assist in determining each applicant's qualifications and acceptability for the position. Failure to complete and submit the questionnaire will result in the application being removed from consideration.

APPLICATION EVALUATION – pass/fail: All applications will be reviewed to determine whether or not the stated requirements are met. Those individuals meeting the stated requirements will be invited to continue to the next step in the screening and selection process. For this reason, it is recommended that your application materials clearly show your relevant background and specialized knowledge, skills, and abilities. It is also highly recommended that the supplemental questionnaire is completed with care and diligence. Responses such as "See Resume" or "Refer to Resume" are not acceptable and may disqualify an applicant from further evaluation.
BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION: A thorough pre-employment, post-offer background investigation which may include inquiry into past employment, education, criminal background information, and driving record may be required for this position.

For further information about this recruitment, please contact Kristy Madrigal by e-mail at kristy.madrigal@ventura.org or by telephone at (805) 654-2556.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
The County of Ventura is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.