Carpet Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

We enrich the lives of those we serve by providing a nurturing environment that fosters joy, purpose, and well-being. The Sharon at SouthPark is a continuing care retirement community for senior residents located near the heart of SouthPark. We are a non-profit long term care facility that offers independent living, assisted living, and skilled nursing care. At the Sharon at SouthPark our team member's number one responsibility is to deliver compassionate resident care every time! We believe by demonstrating our unifying principles of stewardship, unity, purpose, excellence in service, respect, and beauty this can be achieved daily.

SUMMARY

The purpose of this position to provide clean living and working conditions for residents and staff in accordance with state, federal and county regulations along with facility policies and procedures.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBLITIES include the following (other duties may be assigned):

• Ability to perform cleaning procedures with mop/bucket, machines upon training, and general cleaning with chemicals.
• Ability to follow oral and written directions.
• Ability to assist in proper care and use of janitorial equipment.
• Ability to perform waste disposal procedures in accordance with facility policy this includes regular trash, recycling, and furniture removal.
• Ability to lift up to and possibly more than 50 lbs. during supply dispersement and furniture moving.
• Ability to follow Resident’s Rights policies at all times; follow facility safety program.
• Ability to observe infection control procedures related to the Housekeeping Department.
• Ability to come to work as scheduled and consistently demonstrate dependability and punctuality; accept assigned duties in a cooperative manner.
• Ability to perform other duties as assigned.
• Must be able to speak/understand English fluently.
• Must be able to work around pets ie: dogs and cats.
• Tracking the status of all work orders and ensuring timely completions.
• Effectively communicating updates to all requestors on timeliness of work order progress.
• Assist with emergency response protocols, including assisting Facilities department during urgent situations.
• Conducting facility walkthroughs to identify maintenance needs.

• Must possess a positive attitude with the ability to interact with various staff, residents and vendors with positive and realistic expectations.
• Must be able to read and write English.
• Interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Working understanding of Carpet Specialist practices and procedures.
• Ability to build credibility with all levels of the organization.
• Superior time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to function well in a high-paced environment.
• Basic understanding of building maintenance procedures and systems.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• High School Diploma preferred but not required.
• 2-4 years of demonstrated carpet cleaning experience preferred.
• Prior customer service experience preferred.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES :

This position is not responsible for supervising other staff.

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. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to lift a minimum of 50lbs; Climb, or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. Specific vision abilities required on this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

ACCESS TO PROTECTED HEALTH INFORMATION

The Carpet Specialist is not permitted to have access to a resident’s protected health information.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The position is primarily based in a clean, well lit, climate-controlled environment with some outdoor work environment. The noise level is generally quiet to moderate. Subject to frequent interruptions and the need to address urgent tasks. Subject to physical and emotional stress associated with carpet specialist role. While performing duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to inside/outside environmental conditions, cleaning chemicals, and on occasion, could be exposed to blood, other body fluids, and residents with communicable diseases. May require working extended hours, weekends, and holidays.

Per facility policy Proof of Flu shot or approved medical/religious exemption must be provided as part of employment.

The Sharon at SouthPark is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer.

Taking care of our residents begins with taking care of our Employees.

Company's website: thesharon.org

WE OFFER

• Competitive Pay
• Bi-weekly direct deposit
• Subsidized employee meal program
• Generous Paid leave time
• Onsite fitness and aquatic center
• Employee Assistance program