Healthcare Custodian

Come join our team at Seldovia Village Tribe (SVT)!

This position is based in Homer with travel to Seldovia as needed.

This position is responsible for keeping the interior and exterior areas of SVT Health & Wellness buildings in clean and safe condition. 

Hours: Evening shift, 4pm to midnight with a one hour lunch, M-F, 35 hours per week

Salary Range: Starting at $18 per hour, depending on experience

Type of Employment: In-person, not a remote position

What You'll Do:

• Sanitize/disinfect all common surfaces such as handrails, door handles, public use computers and equipment, bathrooms and kitchen surfaces.


• Empties and sanitizes trash containers. Picks up and disposes trash from around the buildings and parking areas.


• Maintains carpets, tile, linoleum flooring according to manufacturer’s specifications.  


• Washes windows, walls, ceilings woodwork, door panels and sills (interior and exterior) as needed.  


• Dusts furniture, blinds, counters, desks and fixtures.  


• Clean all appliances and fixtures in kitchens and bathrooms.


• Replenish all paper holder and soap dispensers.  


• Assists with periodic or seasonal cleaning tasks as outlined by the Facilities Manager.


• Assure use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and understands the principles of universal precautions to protect self and others from the spread of disease and blood borne pathogens.


• Keep exterior doorways and sidewalks clear of rocks or debris. Coordinate with Facilities Manager for maintenance of snow removal and application of deicer at outside doorways and sidewalk areas in winter months. 


• Assists in set up and storage of office equipment and furniture.


• Assures buildings are locked, un-occupied and security system is armed at the end of shift.


• Immediately report safety hazards or concerns to the Facilities Manager.


• Replace batteries as needed and coordinate time of all clocks as necessary in all exam rooms and public reception areas.  


• Maintains strict confidentiality of all SVT and SVTHW information. Adheres to HIPAA, ICWA, CLIA, and OSHA guidelines. 


• Conducts cleaning activities in a manner that does not affect the patient/client care or other private or public activities scheduled at SVT Health & Wellness.  


• Occasionally ensures that locum/itinerant staffing apartment is cleaned after each use and bedding changed and washed; performs deep clean of leased apartment between occupants. 


• Other duties as assigned by SVTHW Director or Facilities Manager.
  


• Be able to travel as needed to other communities including to and from Homer / Seldovia by small airplane and sometimes by boat when airplanes are on weather hold. Travel is a day trip, but inclement weather may require an overnight stay. SVT provides lodging and meal stipend for overnight stay due to weather.

What You'll Need:

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred, but not required


• 2+ year custodial experience in healthcare setting preferred, but not required

What You'll Get:

• 11 Paid Holidays per year


• 12 Days of Sick Leave per year


• 15 days (3 weeks) of Annual Leave per year (starting accrual, more days with more years of service)


• FEHB (Federal Employees Health Benefits) - Health Insurance, a variety of plans to choose from. We pay 100% of employees monthly health insurance premiums! And we pay 50% of the monthly premiums for your spouse and/or children. Insurance is effective the first day of the pay period after we receive your enrollment form.


• Dental and Vision insurance available on the first of the month following 90 days of employment.


• Group life insurance, minimum benefit is $50,000 and up to 2x your annual salary. Maximum of $250K life insurance.


• Long term disability insurance


• Employer matching 401K, 5% match, effective January 1 or July 1, following one year of employment.


• Wellness Incentive Program, up to $300 per calendar year for full-time employees, or $150 for part-time employees, effective after 90 days of employment. Examples of items that can be reimbursed are walking/running shoes, active wear, exercise equipment, gym membership, CSA food boxes and more!

About Us:

• Seldovia Village Tribe (SVT) promotes the wellness of our people and communities through healthcare, social services, economic development, education, and cultural enrichment. SVT is a federally recognized Tribe that serves everyone - both Native and non-Native - in the communities of the South Kenai Peninsula, from Seldovia and beyond, including Homer and Anchor Point. 

Contact Us:

• If you have any questions, or would like further information, please contact Tara at 907-435-3217 or email [email protected].