Sea Mar Community Health Centers, a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) founded in 1978, is a community-based organization committed to providing quality, comprehensive health, human, housing, educational and cultural services to diverse communities, specializing in service to Latinos in Washington State. Sea Mar proudly serves all persons without regard to race, ethnicity, immigration status, gender, or sexual orientation, and regardless of ability to pay for services. Sea Mar's network of services includes more than 90 medical, dental, and behavioral health clinics and a wide variety of nutritional, social, and educational services. We are recruiting for the following position:
Position Summary
Responsible for the daily upkeep of the facilities to ensure a safe, sanitary and attractive environment
for patients, clients and employees. Performs janitorial and maintenance tasks following general
health and safety guidelines. This job description does not suggest or imply that these are the only
duties to be performed by this employee. This employee will be required to follow other
instructions and to perform other duties as assigned by their supervisor.
Duties and Responsibilities
As a mission-driven organization, the core values of, and the services offered at Sea Mar are based
on the belief that everyone deserves to be respectfully treated in a way that preserves dignity and
enhances self-worth. Sea Mar is an advocate for its clients and aims to achieve industry-leading,
client-centered, culturally-aware services.
Sea Mar employees serve as an extension of this mission and demonstrate their commitment to an
excellent client experience by:
- Understanding and empathizing with client needs
- Surpassing client expectations
- Demonstrating a high level of integrity
- Exhibiting compassion and commitment
- Advocating for social justice
- Taking pride in individual work as well as that of the team
- Continually learning to stay current with industry standards, best practices and
technology
As a Sea Mar employee, the individual in this position commits to adherence to these values to their
utmost ability and endeavors to strengthen and embody this mission daily.
Housekeeping: Performs simple repetitive tasks to maintain the center’s facilities in a sanitary,
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orderly, safe and attractive condition. Cleans facilities by washing furnishings, floors and equipment
with special cleaning solutions and disinfectants to prevent the spread of disease. Uses dust cloths
and vacuum cleaner to dust windowsills, blinds, floors and furniture. Empties trash baskets and
arranges furniture and equipment in an orderly fashion. Scours and polish sinks, tubs, mirrors and
similar furnishings. Replenish supplies of soap, towels and other dispensable items. Orders when
supplies are low. Keeps utility/supply room in good order.
Yard Maintenance: Mowing, weeding, trimming grass, snow and debris removal from sidewalk
and maintaining yard and building perimeter in clean attractive environment for patients, clients
and employees.
Maintenance and Safety: Performs a variety of maintenance and handiwork duties for the center.
Reports any mechanical failures or negative conditions to their supervisor. Observes all safety
precautions while performing duties and requests assistance when carrying or moving heavy
objects. The employee maybe asked to perform variety of simple repairs, which will require some
knowledge of the following: plastering, plumbing, carpentry, painting and electrical work.
Machines, Tools, Equipment and Work Area: Responsible for maintaining and cleaning equipment
such as mops, buckets, cleaning solutions, vacuum cleaner and utility carts. May be asked to do
special jobs, which required the use of rental equipment.
PERFORMANACE REQUIREMENTS
Building Maintenance: Maintain clean, dust free, well-lighted, ventilated indoor facilities
conducive to a good working and customer service environment:
1. All flooring shall be swept and mopped daily. They should be stripped and waxed on a
regular basis, at least quarterly.
2. Carpeted floors shall be vacuumed daily and, when required, be shampooed at least
quarterly.
3. Maintenance and repair of all lighting fixtures shall be done immediately.
4. Permanent fixtures such as desks, chairs, bookcases, cabinets, and lamps will be dusted
regularly to prevent dirt accumulation.
5. Disinfecting and maintenance of bathrooms will be done daily. Regular replacement
of hand towels, toilet seat covers, toilet paper, air freshener and germicidal soap
will be done as needed and checked daily.
6. Special attention to procedures for the removal and disposal of biohazard waste will
be observed when all garbage is emptied on a daily basis.
7. Quarterly inspection of smoke alarms, exit signs, and building security will be made
so as to not compromise staff, customer, or visitor safety.
8. Heating and ventilation will be checked at least monthly and if maintenance is
indicated, appropriate vendors will be contacted for servicing.
9. Damaged materials, supplies, and equipment such as walls, floors, lighting fixtures,
carpeting, and/or furniture should be repaired immediately.
10. Regular inspection and maintenance of hallways, offices, examination rooms, counseling
rooms, bathrooms, lounges, storage and utility rooms should be done to ensure
compliance with fire and safety regulations.
11. Supplies for efficient maintenance of all facilities are to be ordered through the Sea
Mar Community Health Center Purchasing Agent.
12. The maintenance staff is to maintain and provide a regular inventory of maintenance
supplies and equipment to the site manager on a monthly basis.
13. Maintenance staff will respond and assist in the extermination of ants, termites and
rodents as appropriate unless an outside vendor has been approved.
14. Inspections and maintenance of sites that have basements will be completed
regularly to ensure safe and expeditious removal of items, materials, or dead
animals on the premises.
15. Those sites using water pumps to maintain their basements clear of water will inspect
and maintain them at least quarterly.
Other duties may be assigned.
PERFORMANACE REQUIREMENTS
Outdoors Facility Maintenance: Maintain facilities and grounds clear of debris, free of hazards, or
other impediments that would cause dam\age or injury to its staff, clients and visitors.
1. Responsible for the daily upkeep of the facilities to ensure a safe, sanitary and
attractive environment for patients, clients and employees.
2. Where appropriate, the grass, shrubbery, trees and flowers will be trimmed,
mowed, weeded, watered, fertilized and maintained on a regular basis.
3. Potentially dangerous items, trees, shrubs or equipment will be removed
expeditiously from the premises as allowed by local city or county ordinances.
4. Inspection and maintenance of roofs are to be done regularly. Any leaks, damage or
improvements require assessment by at least three bidders before presented to
management for follow up and approval.
5. Maintain repair and remove snow and debris from sidewalks, causeways and other
pedestrian traffic areas.
6. Regular inspection of outside windows, gutters, lighting fixtures, plumbing and
entryways shall be done by the appropriate agency and its representative so as to
provide for maximum safety and security to staff, customers and visitors.
7. Maintenance of ditches around buildings will be properly dug so that drainage does
not become a problem.
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty
satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or
ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities
to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred. No formal experience is
required for this job however; experience may be substituted for education. On the Job Training
is provided. Driver’s license, auto liability insurance and an automobile are required.
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Should be able to read, comprehend and follow simple oral and written instructions. Should have
the ability to write short, simple correspondence, and memos.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide simple math.
REASONING ABILITY
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or
oral instructions.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
Must have a TB test annually.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee
to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be
made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, use
hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee
frequently is required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to
sit and climb or balance. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific
vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral
vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee
encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may
be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to unsanitary conditions,
and outside weather. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Sea Mar offers talented and motivated people the opportunity to work in a dynamic and growing community health organization. Working at Sea Mar Community Health Centers is more than just a job, it’s a fulfilling career with opportunity for advancement. The fringe benefits surpass most companies. For example, Full-time employees working 30 hours or more, receive an excellent benefit package of:
Sea Mar is an equal opportunity employer.
Please visit our website to learn more about us at www.seamar.org. You may also apply thru our Career page at this link.
