LOCATION: KAUAI VETERANS MEMORIAL HOSP | Housekeeping
POSITION STATUS: 1.00 | Temporary
SALARY RANGE: BU01 | BC02
SALARY RATE: $54,408.00 (Annual Salary) based on the FTE
JOB DUTIES: This position is located in the Housekeeping, or Environmental Services (EVS), department of Kaua’i Veterans Memorial Hospital (KVMH) of Hawai’i Health Systems Corporation (HHSC) Kaua’i Region. The HHSC Kaua’i Region encompasses Kaua’i Veterans Memorial Hospital (KVMH) and Samuel Mahelona Memorial Hospital (SMMH), both designated as critical access hospitals (CAH), as well as the Kaua’i Region Clinics and its affiliated entities.
The Housekeeping department plays a vital role in maintaining a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for patients, staff, and visitors. This department is responsible for the thorough cleaning and sanitization of patient rooms, operating rooms, restrooms, and common areas, ensuring adherence to stringent infection control standards. Housekeeping staff regularly manage waste disposal, including hazardous materials, in compliance with health regulations. Additionally, they restock supplies, such as linens and toiletries, and respond promptly to urgent cleaning requests to support the overall operations of the hospital. The department collaborates closely with healthcare teams to enhance patient comfort and safety, contributing significantly to the hospital's mission of providing high-quality care.
The EVS Worker II performs routine manual tasks to ensure that HHSC Kaua’i Region facilities are maintained in a clean and sanitary condition. This role includes heavy lifting, cleaning areas and equipment that are difficult to access, operating heavy industrial cleaning equipment, and undertaking other related duties as assigned. The position involves rotating shifts and may require scheduling for extended hours, including weekends, holidays, and evenings. The individual in this role may also travel to assist at other facility locations within the region to meet operational needs.
The position reports to the Administrative Services Officer I (Safety/Environment of Care/EVS), position number 59875, or their designee.
THE MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS ARE: Applicants must meet all of the following requirements. Please note that unless specifically indicated, the required education and experiences may not be gained concurrently. In addition, qualifying work experiences are based on a 40-hour work week. Applicants are required to provide evidence of education, certification, and licensure.
EDUCATION: A high school diploma, GED, or equivalent is preferred. Relevant substitutions may be considered.
EXPERIENCE: None required.
CERTIFICATION: None required.
LICENSURE: A current State of Hawai’i type #3 driver’s license is preferred.
DESIRED SKILLS:
Knowledge of: Practices, tools, and materials used in janitorial work; basic practices in methods of infection control, housekeeping protocols and procedures, and safety handling and disposal of waste is preferred.Ability to: Lift and carry heavy furniture and equipment; understand and follow oral and written instructions; perform minor building repair and maintenance tasks; and safely operate heavy industrial-type cleaning equipment; reference Material Safety Data Sheets to safely work with departmental chemicals; use small hand tools such as screwdrivers, hammers, and wrenches to perform assigned daily duties; work independently; and complete all job assignments daily is preferred.
ALL CIVIL SERVICE JOB VACANCIES WILL BE POSTED FOR A MINIMUM OF TEN (10) CALENDAR DAYS
The Hawaii Health Systems Corporation is an equal opportunity employer and complies with applicable state and federal laws relating to employment practices
QUALITY OF EXPERIENCE: Possession of the required amount of experience will not in itself be accepted as proof of qualification for the position. Overall paid or unpaid experience must have been of such scope and responsibility as to conclusively demonstrate that you have the ability to perform the duties of this position. Provide a detailed description of your duties and responsibilities. If you worked on a part-time basis, indicate the average number of hours worked per week. Please note that experience will be based on a 40-hour workweek. Note: We will not postpone the recruitment process because of your failure to provide accurate and complete information concerning your qualifications.
MERIT OR CIVIL SERVICE SYSTEM: You must meet the minimum qualification requirements, including education, experience, other public employment requirements for State Civil Service employment, and HHSC Standards of Fitness. Only those applicants that are scheduled for an interview with the hiring manager will be contacted.
CITIZENSHIP AND RESIDENCE REQUIREMENT: Applicants must be a citizen, national or permanent resident alien of the United States or a non-citizen eligible under the federal law for unrestricted employment and at the time of appointment intend to reside in the State of Hawaii during the course of employment with the Hawaii Health Systems Corporation.
VETERAN’S PREFERENCE: If you are claiming Veteran’s Preference, you must submit a copy of your DD214 and/or other substantiating documents specifying the periods of your service.
HEALTH AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Applicants must meet the health and physical requirements deemed necessary to effectively and safely perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation. Hawaii Health Systems Corporation is committed to making reasonable accommodations on a case-by-case basis. Applicants seeking reasonable accommodations should be ready to discuss the accommodation sought so that a determination can be made that such accommodation is reasonable and would not cause the employer undue hardship.
MEDICAL/PHYSICAL EXAMINATION REQUIREMENT: Offers of employment will be contingent on successfully passing a pre-employment physical examination, which includes drug screen and other regulatory medical requirements such as, but not limited to, two-step tuberculosis (TB) screen. The cost for physical examinations, except the cost for drug screening, shall be borne by the applicant and not the Hawaii Health Systems Corporation.
CRIMINAL/BACKGROUND, CREDENTIALING CHECKS: Applicable checks will be conducted periodically, and any associated costs may be borne by the applicant. Applicable checks may include, but are not limited to, state and federal criminal history records, child abuse and neglect registry check, adult protective services registry and sex offender registry records, etc. If a job offer is made or employment is begun prior to completion of all applicable checks, any offer of employment or continued employment is contingent upon satisfactory return of all required checks.
IMPORTANT APPLICATION/EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION
Administrative Review, subsequent appeals: If you do not agree with a decision made by the Employment Office as to your non-qualification or non-selection for a position, you may complete a Request for Administrative Review form (available on the HHSC website) or you may submit a written request within twenty (20) days from the date of your sent notice to the Regional Chief Executive Officer/Designee. Your letter requesting the Administrative Review must include: 1) The job title(s) and recruitment number(s), 2) the specific reason(s) you are requesting the review noting if there is statute or rule violation, and 3) any additional information you want to submit to substantiate your request. If you do not submit your request within the twenty (20) days deadline, no Administrative Review will be conducted. Since the Administrative Review is a prerequisite to subsequent steps, failure to utilize this process will make you ineligible for subsequent appeals. The administrative review, formal complaint and/or appeals hearing will not necessarily postpone the recruitment process and/or rescind a selection. If you do not agree with the Administrative Review, you may file a Formal Compliant and then, if you are still not satisfied, you can appeal to the HHSC Merit Appeals Board.
CONTACT INFORMATION: KAUAI VETERANS MEMORIAL HOSP is located at 4643 Waimea Canyon Drive, Waimea, HI 96796. For employment opportunities, please contact KVMH: (808) 338-6133 | SMMH: (808) 823-4145, email:
[email protected] or visit our website at https://www.hhsc.org/.
Persons with Disabilities may contact the Recruitment Office to discuss special needs in applying at KVMH: (808) 338-6133 | SMMH: (808) 823-4145,
[email protected].
