Housekeeping Attendant - Extra Help Housekeeping Attendant

About the Department

Position Duties

• Experience: One (1) year of experience performing duties comparable to a Housekeeping Attendant in Merced County. Education: Equivalent to completion of the eighth grade.

Minimum Qualifications

• Operate housekeeping equipment and clean areas in accordance with health standards. Communicate effectively with others in person and over the telephone. Analyze data, interpret directions, procedures and regulations, and develop appropriate responses. Respond appropriately to situations and perform job duties under stressful conditions. Maintain confidential information in accordance with legal standards and/or County regulations. Frequent use of depth perception, peripheral vision and color perception. Frequently lift, carry, reach, push, pull, twist and manipulate large and small objects. Frequent use of hand-eye coordination. Normal dexterity, frequent holding and grasping. Frequently lift and carry up to 40 pounds. Kneel, bend, twist, squat, balance and crawl. Sit, stand or walk for long periods of time. Regular attendance is an essential function. Knowledge of: Lift and move objects weighing up to 25 pounds. Proper body mechanics to perform the assigned tasks. Safe work practices. Use of a variety of cleaning equipment such as scrubbing and waxing machines, wet mops, scouring devices and wax applicator. Use of a variety of cleaning solutions. Variety of cleaning methods and techniques. Basic sanitation and infection control techniques and proper cleaning methods in a hospital environment. Aseptic techniques to clean specialized area. Ability to: Read and write English sufficiently to perform assigned duties. Read signs and follow simple oral and written instructions. Work safely. Frequently lift and carry waste baskets and pushcart loaded with dirty laundry or waste paper. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others. Operate a variety of powered cleaning equipment such as high speed buffer, vacuum, shampooer. Follow the schedule which varies with assignment. Work on own initiative without close supervision. Clean and care for an assigned area.
• Operate housekeeping equipment and clean areas in accordance with health standards.
• Communicate effectively with others in person and over the telephone.
• Analyze data, interpret directions, procedures and regulations, and develop appropriate responses.
• Respond appropriately to situations and perform job duties under stressful conditions.
• Maintain confidential information in accordance with legal standards and/or County regulations.
• Frequent use of depth perception, peripheral vision and color perception.
• Frequently lift, carry, reach, push, pull, twist and manipulate large and small objects.
• Frequent use of hand-eye coordination.
• Normal dexterity, frequent holding and grasping.
• Frequently lift and carry up to 40 pounds.
• Kneel, bend, twist, squat, balance and crawl.
• Sit, stand or walk for long periods of time.
• Regular attendance is an essential function.
• Lift and move objects weighing up to 25 pounds.
• Proper body mechanics to perform the assigned tasks.
• Safe work practices.
• Use of a variety of cleaning equipment such as scrubbing and waxing machines, wet mops, scouring devices and wax applicator.
• Use of a variety of cleaning solutions.
• Variety of cleaning methods and techniques.
• Basic sanitation and infection control techniques and proper cleaning methods in a hospital environment.
• Aseptic techniques to clean specialized area.
• Read and write English sufficiently to perform assigned duties.
• Read signs and follow simple oral and written instructions.
• Work safely.
• Frequently lift and carry waste baskets and pushcart loaded with dirty laundry or waste paper.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Operate a variety of powered cleaning equipment such as high speed buffer, vacuum, shampooer.
• Follow the schedule which varies with assignment.
• Work on own initiative without close supervision.
• Clean and care for an assigned area.

Other Qualifications

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Benefits

• HOLIDAYS & LEAVES VACATION 10 days the first 5 years of continuous employment (limited to a maximum of 160 hours), 15 days in the second 5 years of continuous employment (limited to a maximum of 240 hours), and 20 days after 10 years of continuous employment (limited to a maximum of 320 hours). SICK LEAVE 0.0625 hours sick leave for each paid regularly scheduled work hour. 16 days (130 hours per year) with unlimited accumulation. Optional annual buy back of a portion of accumulated sick leave hours upon meeting certain criteria. HOLIDAYS Twelve paid holidays annually plus two optional holidays. BEREAVEMENT LEAVE Five (5) regularly scheduled workdays. INSURANCE HEALTH INSURANCE Medical Insurance - Merced County offers multiple Medical Plans and contributes towards employee and dependent premiums. Anthem 500 EPO Anthem 1500 EPO Anthem HDHP (High Deductible Medical Plan) with Health Savings Account (HSA) Anthem HDHP (High Deductible Medical Plan) without Health Savings Account (HSA) Dental Insurance - Delta Dental County pays 100% of the premium for employees and 50% for dependent(s) Vision Insurance - VSP County pays 100% of the premium for employees and 50% for dependent(s) DISABILITY INSURANCE State Disability Insurance (SDI) Merced County non-management employees are enrolled in the State Disability Insurance Program (SDI). Premiums for this insurance are paid by the employee. This insurance is administered solely by the State, who determines eligibility and payments. Benefit amounts are based on the quarter with the highest wages earned within the base period. LIFE INSURANCE County-paid Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance Represented Employees $10,000 Voluntary Term and Whole Life Insurance are available - premium paid by employee RETIREMENTDEFERRED COMPENSATION The County offers a 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan. Employees choose their investment funds and can make pre-tax or post-tax contributions to the plan up to the maximum allowable. MERCED COUNTY EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT ASSOCIATION The retirement plan is a defined benefit plan administered pursuant to the County Employees Retirement Law of 1937 and other provisions of the California Government Code. MCERA members also pay into Social Security. The applicable benefit formula is dependent upon your hire date with an MCERA employer; your pension amount will be determined by your age, years of service and final compensation amount. EXTRA HELP EMPLOYEES DO NOT QUALIFY FOR COUNTY BENEFITS. EMPLOYEE PROGRAMSEMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (EAP) Anthem EAP services provide up to five face-to-face counseling sessions per incident and provides a toll-free "800" hotline available 24/7 for emergencies and crisis intervention. EAP services include counseling services, legal services, financial services and work-life resource services. EMPLOYEE TICKETS, COUPONS, and DISCOUNTS The County of Merced has partnered with Employee Savings Tickets to provide discounted coupons and tickets for all county employees to attractions throughout the state and out-of-state. The discounts and coupons are available for shopping, movies, sporting events, theme parks, zoos and aquariums and much more. THIS BULLETIN IS NOT A CONTRACT AND DOES NOT CREATE CONTRACTUAL OR LEGAL RIGHTS ON BEHALF OF ANY EMPLOYEE. THIS BULLETIN IS SUBJECT OF BEING SUPPLEMENTED, MODIFIED, WITHDRAWN OR OTHERWISE CHANGED PENDING LABOR AGREEMENTS AND/OR AT THE DISCRETION OF THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER OR AS THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS DEEM NECESSARY. For answers to specific questions regarding employee benefits, please call Human Resources at 209.385.7356.
• Anthem 500 EPO
• Anthem 1500 EPO
• Anthem HDHP (High Deductible Medical Plan) with Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Anthem HDHP (High Deductible Medical Plan) without Health Savings Account (HSA)
• County pays 100% of the premium for employees and 50% for dependent(s)
• Represented Employees $10,000

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