Utility Worker I

Job Description

Utility Worker I

Temporary Call In

Location : Labrador West Health Centre

Reporting to the Regional Director and / or the Manager of Environmental / Laundry Services, the primary purpose of this position is to perform a variety of housekeeping tasks to facilitate a safe, clean and sterile environment at the Labrador-Grenfell Health Facilities.

Qualifications :

• Graduation from High School or equivalent;
• Experience in janitorial work is an asset;
• Knowledge of the chemicals, cleaning practices, equipment and supplies used in the process is an asset;
• An equivalent combination of experience and training may be considered;
• Willingness to enroll in and complete the basic course in Environmental Services and Infection Control;
• Ability to work effectively with co-workers and other departments;
• Initiative to meet the written Goals & Objectives of the department using methods and products approved by the department under minimal supervision;
• Be in a state of health which allows effective performance of all duties within the job description;

The successful applicant will be required to submit a satisfactory certificate of conduct.

Duties : (Included but not limited to)

• Participate in applicable in-service and continuing education programs as offered and / or required;
• Dry and wet mop floors; vacuum carpets; clean walls, furniture, fixed and selected non-fixed equipment as per daily, weekly and monthly schedules and as otherwise assigned;
• Collect garbage as scheduled and as required;
• Cleaning / disinfecting of Patient / Resident's rooms and other areas of the Facilities;
• Cleaning / disinfecting of Dirty Utility Room walls and floors;
• Pick-up, sorting and processing of soiled items; plus the distribution of clean;
• Ordering Housekeeping supplies;

Other related duties as required.

Salary :

CG-19 of the NAPE HS Salary Scales, $19.27 - 20.79 per hour plus the applicable Labrador Allowance.

Hours of Work : Variable shifts.

Variable shifts.

Interested applicants please submit resume, stating competition number 2022000038W