Are you interested in working for a mission-driven organization that continues to grow and is dedicated to providing quality services to its residents? Do you want your next job to offer you the opportunity to serve while allowing you to grow personally and professionally? Explore careers at Charles E. Smith Life Communities!

ABOUT CHARLES E. SMITH LIFE COMMUNITIES
At Charles E. Smith Life Communities (CESLC), we have team members who live our mission every day to provide quality health care and meaningful life experiences to older adults. CESLC provides a wide variety of career opportunities on our beautiful 38-acre campus located in Rockville Maryland. A career at CESLC offers an exciting opportunity to join a nonprofit faith-based organization where our team of over 700 members represent a very wide range of cultural backgrounds, ethnicities and faiths.
 

HEAVY DUTY TECHNICIAN
The primary purpose of the HEAVY DUTY TECHNICIAN is to perform the day-to-day activities of the Environmental Services Department in accordance with current federal, state and local standards, guidelines and regulations governing our facility, and as may be directed by the CEO and/or the Environmental Services Director to assure that our facility is maintained in a clean, safe and comfortable

manner.

RESPONSIBILITIES OF HEAVY-DUTY TECHNICIAN

• Ensure that work/cleaning procedures are followed.
• Coordinate daily housekeeping services with nursing services when performing routine cleaning assignments in resident living and/or recreational areas.
• Perform specific tasks in accordance with daily work assignments
• Serve on, participate in and attend various committees of the facility as appointed.
• Attend scheduled department staff meetings to assist in identifying and correcting problem areas and/or the improvement of services.
• Attend and participate in new-hire orientation.
• Attend and participate in workshops, seminars, etc., as required by the facility or the department in relation to your position.
• Attend and participate in annual in-service training programs for hazard communication, TB management and bloodborne pathogens standard.
• Follow established safety regulations, to include fire protection/prevention, smoking regulations, infection control, etc.
• Follow established policies governing the use of labels and MSDSs.
• Keep work areas free of hazardous objects such as protruding mop/broom handles, unnecessary equipment, supplies, etc.
• Perform day-to-day housekeeping functions, as assigned.
• Perform specific tasks in accordance with daily work assignments.
• Clean/polish furnishings, fixtures, ledges, room heating/cooling units, etc., in resident rooms/apartments, recreational areas, dining rooms, offices, restrooms, etc., daily as instructed.

EDUCATION & TRAINING

• Must possess, as a minimum, a high school diploma or equivalent.
• On-the-job training provided.
• Must be able to push, pull, move, and/or lift a minimum of 50 pounds to a minimum height of 3 feet and be able to push, pull, move, and/or carry such weight a minimum distance of 6 feet. Heavy lifting up to 60 pounds routinely required.

LOCATION
Heavy Duty Technician positions are based at various resident dining areas throughout the organization: skilled nursing, assisted living, memory care, independent living.

Our main address is 6121 Montrose Road in Rockville, Maryland.

SHIFTS & STATUS for HEAVY DUTY TECHNICIAN
Full Time Evening shift including every other weekend

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

• Our total rewards package includes competitive compensation, health benefits, a retirement plan, generous PTO, tuition reimbursement, and proximity to public transportation and MORE!
  21 DAYS PTO
• Hourly Rate of $17.65
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Pension Plan PLUS a 403 (b) retirement program
• FREE PARKING
• Employee Assistance Program-for ALL Associates AND your family to include free resources:
• Counseling Services, Legal and Financial Consultations, Mindfulness Training, Child/Elder Care Resources, Health Advocacy and Access to Wellness Coaches

COVID-19 RESPONSE
We understand that the COVID-19 pandemic has made health and safety in the workplace a top priority for job seekers. We want to assure you that it is a daily focus for everyone at CESLC. We have a robust COVID-19 response plan that includes infection control practices with detailed cleaning and PPE guidance; COVID-19 vaccine requirement; rigorous COVID-19 testing protocols for staff and residents; and ongoing staff communication and education. As part of our health and safety measures, virtually 100% of our associates are fully vaccinated for COVID-19. Visit this link for more details on the CESLC response to COVID-19: https://www.smithlifecommunities.org/coronavirus/