The Porter in Housekeeping is responsible for daily cleaning and maintenance of assigned areas which may include both public and patient areas. This assignment may include but is not limited to such projects as: room sweep-up, movement of furniture, washing walls, vents and lights. A major emphasis for this position is placed on floor care for both carpeted and resilient floors. These tasks shall be carried out in accordance with standard procedures of the Environmental Services department. **Responsibilities:** + Performs cleaning functions in assigned areas following established schedules and prescribed methods. + Complete work assignments received at the beginning of each shift by the Supervisor. + Empties and relines wastebaskets with clean liners. + The inside and outside of the wastebaskets must be cleaned prior to relining. (When necessary, tie bag around container to prevent bag from collapsing into wastebasket). + Transports trash from utility rooms and collections pints to compactor chute or San-I-Pak. Uses designated cart to transport rubbish to waste stations. + Performs high/low dusting in assigned areas. + Responsible for washing ceilings, walls, lights, windows, vents, etc. + Using a damp cloth, wipe horizontal surfaces with a germicidal solution. + Dry/Dust mops floors. + Using a wet mop, cleans resilient floors utilizing germicidal solution. + Maintains resilient floors utilizing high-speed buffers, floor scrubbers, and rotary machines. + Vacuums carpet where applicable. + Performs carpet maintenance by vacuuming, bonnet care and extraction. + Cleans and polishes all metal porcelain fixtures. + Responsible for meeting room set ups, special functions and furniture relocations. + Replenishes room supplies in assigned areas. + Assists in cleaning of emergency situations that are observed or as requested, even if not in assigned area. + Observes and reports the needs for repairs to hospital equipment, furniture, building and fixtures to supervisor. + Understands proper usage of chemicals, dilution and usage. + Always measure chemicals, does not pour. If uncertain, always consult supervisor. + Participates in all in-service training sessions as scheduled. + Employee is required to attend all department in-services and hospital in-services as assigned. + Understands Lutheran Hospital's policies and procedures so that adherence is maintained. + Be familiar with Employee Handbook. + Accepts assignments by supervisor. + Employee is expected to carry out assignments as given to you by your supervisor. + Performs any other task as assigned. + Supervisor will assign method and procedure for other related tasks. + Provides coverage for Laundry workers on an "as needed" basis. + Other duties as assigned. + NOTE: The above stated duties are intended to outline those functions typically performed by individuals assigned to this classification. + This description of duties is not intended to be inclusive or to limit the discretionary authority of supervisors to assign other tasks of similar or level of responsibility. **Education:** + High School or GED preferred. **Certifications:** + None required. **Complexity of Work:** + Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. + Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action. + CCHS Organization-Wide Competency Assessment Requirements: + All employees are expected to meet the standards of performance outlined in the Organization-Wide Competencies listed below as applied to the position. + Customer Service Orientation includes attitude, behavior, interpersonal skill, and problem solving that enable an employee to respond to internal and external customer needs and expectations in a positive manner. + Adaptability includes teamwork, flexibility needed to fulfill job responsibilities. adapting to changes to work environment and accepting supervisory feedback. + Efficiency and Effectiveness includes quantity and quality of desired work, as well as organization skills necessary to perform successfully. + Essential Job Requirements includes adherence to all relevant policies, procedures, and guidelines affecting the work environment, as well as maintenance of required competencies and communication skills. + Managerial Responsibilities (if applicable) includes overall accountability for assigned work group relative to operational goals, personnel requirements, and budgetary constraints. + As an organization, all employees with patient contact are expected to demonstrate competencies, specific to their job duties, for the following patient population categories: Elderly, Children, Cardiac, Neuro, Surgical, Impaired (Hearing/Visual), Cultural Age. **Work Experience:** + None required. **Physical Requirements:** + Ability to perform work in a stationary position for extended periods + Ability to move/transport items weighing up to 50 pounds (lbs.) ​ **Personal Protective Equipment:** + Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required. **Pay Range** Salaries [which may be] shown on independent job search websites reflect various market averages and do not represent information obtained directly from The Cleveland Clinic. Because we value each individual candidate, we invite and encourage each candidate to discuss salary/hourly specifics during the application and hiring process. Cleveland Clinic Health System is pleased to be an equal employment employer: Women / Minorities / Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities