Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

POSITION DESCRIPTION FOR JOB POSTING

Position Number:  00184097

Description Activated On:  10/2/2025 8:51:37 AM


Position Purpose:
Describe the primary purpose of this position and how it contributes to the organization’s objectives. Example: Provides clerical and office support within the Division to ensure its operations are conducted efficiently and effectively. 

primary purpose of this position and how it contributes to the organization’s objectives. Example: Provides clerical and office support within the Division to ensure its operations are conducted efficiently and effectively. 

Description of Duties:
Describe in detail the duties and responsibilities assigned to this position. Descriptions should include the major end result of the task. Example: Types correspondence, reports, and other various documents from handwritten drafts for review and signature of the supervisor.

Description of Duties: Describe in detail the duties and responsibilities assigned to this position. Descriptions should include the major end result of the task. Example: Types correspondence, reports, and other various documents from handwritten drafts for review and signature of the supervisor.

Perform deep cleaning procedures of resident rooms, common areas, offices, nurse stations, security desks, employee testing rooms, dialysis rooms, kitchen areas, staff breakrooms, transportation vehicles, visitation booths, and public areas. Frequently performs deep cleaning for situations including residents going to and returning from the hospital, and residents being transitioned to/from precautionary units, etc.

General cleaning duties such as mopping, scrubbing, waxing, polishing, dusting, sweeping, buffing, etc. of: walls, baseboards, floors, handrails, elevators, mirrors, interior windows, window sills, ash trays, air vents, Venetian blinds, curtains, light fixtures, file cabinets, wardrobes, night stands, water fountains, bathroom fixtures, doors, wheelchairs, Geri chairs, tray chairs, etc.

Clean and sanitize all restrooms.

Restock supplies such as soap, paper towels, toilet paper, trash bags, chemical cleaners, etc.

Perform general cleaning procedures of resident rooms, offices and public areas.


Empty waste containers and dispose into trash dumpsters.

Dispose of recyclable materials into recycle dumpster.

Collect and dispose infectious waste into proper storage areas.

Pick up and/or deliver supplies.

Move furniture and equipment as required for cleaning, rearranging and moving of residents’ rooms.

Maintain a safe working environment and report all problems and unsafe conditions to supervisor.

Assist with shoveling snow and may operate snow blowers and other related snow removal equipment.

Clear and clean debris from sidewalks and facility perimeter.

Clean wheelchairs, Geri chairs, tray chairs, etc.

Assist in the training & instructing of new employees.

Use and mix chemicals from label instructions

Use S.D.S instructions to insure proper procedures in case of spills.

Understand policies and procedures of Housekeeping Department.

Occasionally count, separate, wash, sort, and fold linens and clothing and deliver to resident areas by hand or motorized equipment.

Performs work in accordance with the DMVA general safety rules and safety rules for this position. Immediately reports all workplace injuries or incidents to the supervisor; and/or immediately corrects any safety hazards in the work area or reports same to supervisor.

Perform other related duties as required.

Support the facility QAPI efforts by attending all assigned QAPI training; following established policies and procedures in support of QAPI efforts; participate in PIP teams as assigned; sharing ideas for improvement in the organization; and supporting QAPI efforts both verbally and non-verbally, including adjusting performance and practice in accordance with QAPI initiatives and findings.

Decision Making:
Describe the types of decisions made by the incumbent of this position and the types of decisions referred to others. Identify the problems or issues that can be resolved at the level of this position, versus those that must be referred to the supervisor. Example: In response to a customer inquiry, this work involves researching the status of an activity and preparing a formal response for the supervisor’s signature.

Decision making dictated by policy and procedures in accordance with Department of Health Standards.

Requirements Profile: Identify any specific experience or requirements, such as a licensure, registration, or certification, which may be necessary to perform the functions of the position. Position-specific requirements should be consistent with a Special Requirement or other criteria identified in the classification specification covering this position. Example: Experience using Java; Professional Engineer License

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Essential Functions
: Provide a list of essential functions for this position. Example: Transports boxes weighing up to 60 pounds.
 
 1. Perform repetitive motions; reach, bend, walk, lift, stoop, grasp, kneel, climb stairs and stand on hard surfaces
 2. Regularly use solvents, chemicals and protective equipment
 3. Vacuum, shampoo and spot clean carpeting
 4. Mop, scrub, sweep, strip, wax and buff floors using manual and power equipment
 5. Use and maintain manual and power janitorial equipment
 6. Wash, scrub, sanitize, deodorize, dust, wax and polish surfaces
 7. Move furniture and equipment
 8. Empty waste and recycling receptacles
 9. Follow directions and communicate effectively orally and in writing
 10. Remove snow, trash and debris from sidewalks and entrance ways