<p>Henry J. Austin Health Center delivers person-centered, high-quality health care. Working with our community partners, our exceptional team provides trauma-informed, holistic care to maximize individuals' strengths and abilities to achieve optimal health and well-being.</p> <p>Henry J. Austin Health Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC). FQHC is a federal designation from the Bureau of Primary Health Care (BPHC) and the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) that is assigned to private non-profit or public health care organizations that serve predominantly uninsured or medically underserved populations. FQHCs are located in or serving a federally designated Medically Underserved Area.</p> <p>Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, civil union, domestic partnership, affectional or sexual orientation, genetic information, sex, gender identity, disability or veteran status. Henry J. Austin Health Center is an accessible and equitable employer.</p> <p>Healthcare Custodian</p> <p>Trenton, NJ</p> <p>Full Time</p> <p>Mid Level</p> <p>Share</p> <p>Salary starting at; $45,600</p> <p>MAJOR FUNCTION:</p> <p>Under the supervision of the Maintenance Supervisor, The Healthcare Custodian is responsible for maintaining a clean, safe, and sanitary environment throughout all healthcare facilities. This role ensures patient areas, clinical spaces, offices, and common areas meet high standards of cleanliness to support infection control and provide a positive experience for patients, visitors, and staff.</p> <p>ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:</p> <p>General Cleaning & Sanitation</p> <ul> <li>Perform routine cleaning of exam rooms, offices, restrooms, hallways, waiting areas, and common spaces. </li><li>Sweep, mop, vacuum, dust, and disinfect surfaces in accordance with healthcare cleaning standards. </li><li>Clean and restock restrooms, including supplies such as soap, paper goods, and sanitizer. </li><li>Empty trash and regulated medical waste bins following proper disposal protocols. </li></ul> <p>Clinical Environment Support</p> <ul> <li>Disinfect high-touch surfaces regularly to minimize infection risks. </li><li>Prepare and clean exam rooms between patient visits as needed. </li><li>Handle biohazard materials safely and adhere to OSHA and facility infection control guidelines. </li></ul> <p>Floor Care</p> <ul> <li>Perform floor maintenance, including buffing, stripping, waxing, and carpet cleaning as assigned. </li><li>Maintain equipment such as floor machines, vacuums, and carts in clean and working condition. </li></ul> <p>Safety & Compliance</p> <ul> <li>Follow all safety procedures, including the proper use of PPE. </li><li>Report maintenance issues, safety hazards, or supply shortages promptly. </li><li>Ensure compliance with healthcare sanitation standards, including state, federal, and facility policies. </li></ul> <p>Customer Service & Teamwork</p> <ul> <li>Interact professionally with staff, patients, and visitors. </li><li>Work collaboratively with the facilities and clinical teams to support operational needs. </li><li>Assist with special projects, event setup, or emergency clean-ups as required. </li></ul> <p>ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:</p> <ul> <li>Assumes other duties as assigned by the Maintenance Manager. </li></ul> <p>REQUIREMENTS:</p> <p>EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE</p> <ul> <li>High school diploma or equivalent preferred. </li><li>Previous custodial or environmental services experience in a healthcare setting preferred but not required. </li></ul> <p>KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND OTHER (KSAO's):</p> <ul> <li>Understanding of cleaning chemicals, disinfectants, and equipment. </li><li>Knowledge of infection control and safety practices (training provided if needed). </li><li>Ability to follow written and verbal instructions. </li><li>Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, stand for long periods of time, and perform physical tasks. </li></ul> <p>Additional Requirements</p> <ul> <li>Must follow all facility confidentiality and HIPAA policies. </li><li>Must be reliable, punctual, and able to work independently or as part of a team. </li><li>Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings or weekends, depending on facility needs. </li></ul> <p>PHYSICAL & WORK REQUIREMENTS</p> <p>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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.</p> <ul> <li>While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk and talk and listen. The employee frequently is required to stand and use hands to handle, finger, or feel objects, tools or controls. The employee is occasionally required to sit; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl </li><li>The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to fifty (50) pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to eighty-five (85) pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. </li></ul> <p>The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essentials functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.</p> <p>The employee may be required to work outdoors in inclement weather conditions to shovel snow and remove ice. May be required to work with and around hazardous chemicals and waste material.</p>