Housekeeping Specialist- VA Clinic
BAC aka Brevard Achievement Center
Melbourne, FL
**MISSION:**
The mission of BAC is to provide persons with disabilities with innovative services and opportunities to achieve personal success.
**SUMMARY:**
Perform Floor Technician duties at a Veterans Affairs Clinic in an efficient and effective mannerreports to the site leadership team.
**ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:**
- Perform specified floor care work according to time schedules which include shampooing carpets and polishing, stripping, and waxing floors
- May be required to move furniture when performing floor housekeeping work
- Perform aseptic cleaning and housekeeping work according to the specified contracted cleaning methods.
- Cleaning responsibilities include:
- removal/disposal of trash
- cleaning of offices including dusting, vacuuming, and sweeping
- cleaning of restrooms and medical offices including mopping, disinfecting, and cleaning mirrors, partitions, toilets, and sinks
- stock paper and soap supplies
- Properly dispose of any hazardous waste material
- Maintain supplies and equipment under established procedures
- May be required to set up and break down tables and chairs for special events
- Perform other specified housekeeping tasks as requested
**MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:**
- No minimum experience is required
- Must be able to pass a background screening for access to the work areas
- Must pass a pre-employment drug test
- Must be authorized to work in the U.S.
- Must have received the COVID-19 vaccine in full by the date of hire to be considered for employment or you will be subject to COVID testing before entering the worksite every 3 days (testing covered by employer).
**PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:**
- One to Two years' experience with floor care work preferred
**OTHER CONSIDERATIONS:**
- Must be able to work harmoniously in a team environment with a diverse workforce
- Work at a reasonable pace for the job duties assigned and physical ability
- Good communication skills (e.g., able to effectively respond to common inquiries or complaints)
- Able to follow basic instructions with or without a reasonable accommodation
- Reasoning Ability: Able to identify issues or problems, evaluate and draw valid conclusions.
- Attentive to detail for quality performance.
- If required to drive, a current drivers license and clean driving record are required. May be required to drive the personal vehicle during work hours. Not all individuals will have to drive for this position.
**SAFETY and ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:**
- Tasks are regularly performed inside without exposure to adverse environmental conditions (e.g., dirt, heat, cold, rain, fumes).
- Will need to use any personal protective (safety) equipment as designated properly and consistently.
- Involves exposure to hazardous materials (i.e., cleaning solutions and bio-waste hazards).
- Required inoculations and training provided by the company.
- Some tasks may be performed independently with little supervision.
**PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS**:
Requirements will vary depending on the assigned tasks. This position requires the following: repetitive lifting, push/pull, carrying, walking, climbing, squatting, kneeling, and prolonged standing. Will involve lifting/moving up to 40 pounds. These requirements can be met with or without reasonable accommodations.
**SENSORY REQUIREMENTS:**
Some tasks require manual dexterity.
Full-time