Custodian

Job Overview

Fairview is looking to hire a Custodian to join our team at Fairview University Hospital – East Bank in Minneapolis, MN. This is a casual position, meaning hours are scheduled on an as-needed basis, with opportunities to pick up available evening shifts based on departmental needs.

Schedule:

• Employment Status: Casual (as needed)

• Shift: Evenings

• Available Hours: 1:00 PM – 9:30 PM, 2:00 PM – 10:30 PM, 3:00 PM – 11:30 PM, or 4:00 PM – 12:30 AM

• Hours Per Pay Period: Vary based on available shifts and departmental needs

• Union: AFSCME Local 1164

As a Custodian, you will play an important role in maintaining a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for patients, visitors, and staff. Responsibilities include cleaning and disinfecting assigned areas, maintaining floors and common spaces, handling waste appropriately, and following established infection prevention and safety procedures.

The ideal candidate is dependable, detail-oriented, and able to work independently while contributing to a team-focused environment. Previous custodial, housekeeping, or environmental services experience is preferred but not required.

Perform cleaning duties as assigned to keep the facility orderly, attractive, clean, and sanitary.

Responsibilities

• Performs cleaning assignments per department procedures and protocols
• Uses proper chemical dilution rations
• Follows infection control practices and procedures
• Follows proper procedure for assigned area
• Completes assignments in a timely manner
• Uses proper equipment and supplies for task
• Replenishes supplies
• Properly handles soiled and clean linens in assigned areas
• Properly handles and disposes of biohazardous and non-biohazardous waste
• Uses good body mechanics
• Uses safe work practices i.e. floor signs, use of gloves, follow hazard signs/symbols
• Remains flexible to change assignments as needed
• Contributes process improvement ideas/suggestions
• Properly documents work assignments
• Demonstrates proper emergency and security response
• Takes immediate action as required to assist with emergency codes
• Unlocks and secures access to building as directed
• Cleans emergency spills as needed
• Demonstrates proper use and care of equipment
• Uses proper equipment for assignment/task
• Properly cares for equipment and takes action for preventive maintenance
• Reports malfunctioning equipment
• Uses safety precautions
• Customer Service
• Uses appropriate verbal and nonverbal greetings
• Demonstrates a willing and helpful attitude
• Demonstrates respect for customer’s need for privacy
• Performs activities in a respectful, courteous, and responsive manner
• Transports furniture and equipment as requested
• Reports mechanical failures or negative conditions to appropriate supervisor

Preferred Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• Previous Housekeeping/Environmental Service experience

Benefit Overview

Fairview offers a generous benefits package. Please follow this link for additional information: https://www.fairview.org/benefits/afscme

Compensation Disclaimer

The posted compensation range corresponds to the minimum and maximum pay rates outlined in your union agreement for the respective job classifications at the time of job posting. An individual's pay rate within this range may be influenced by various factors, including FTE, skills, knowledge, educational background, and qualifying experience as specified in the contract. If your role is eligible for a sign-on bonus, the bonus program that is approved and in place at the time of offer, is what will be honored.
EEO Statement

EEO/Vet/Disabled: All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to any lawfully protected status