Custodian | PRN

Avera • Sioux Falls, SD

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Custodian is responsible for maintaining a clean work environment in assigned areas of Avera McKennan Hospital and for properly removing trash, recycling, and regulated medical waste. The role may involve cleaning patient rooms, offices, nurses’ stations, lounges, hallways, bathrooms, kitchen areas, elevators, stairwells, and lobbies, as well as other assigned spaces. Work includes cleaning floors and surfaces, handling waste, and helping relocate hospital furniture and equipment as needed.

This is a PRN role with weekday overnight shifts as needed, generally Monday through Friday from 10:30 p.m. to 7:00 a.m., and every other weekend and holiday. Computer and custodian experience are required. The pay range is $17.50–$21.50 per hour, with the actual rate dependent on experience.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED, or one to three months of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Computer experience.
• Custodian experience.
• Ability to work the specified hours.
• Visual acuity adequate to perform the position’s duties.
• Ability to communicate effectively, hear, understand, and distinguish speech and other sounds.
• Ability to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily, with reasonable accommodations where applicable.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a clean and neat environment in assigned areas, including patient rooms, offices, nurses’ stations, lounges, hallways, bathrooms, kitchen areas, elevators, stairwells, and lobbies.
• Participate in assigned cleaning activities, including cleaning walls, ceilings, vents, lights, baseboards, windows, and glass, and replacing light bulbs.
• Maintain assigned floor surfaces through activities such as dusting, buffing, scrubbing, stripping and sealing, waxing, extracting, and vacuuming.
• Dispose of trash appropriately, including picking up, boxing, and shredding materials, and keeping trash receptacles clean.
• Properly remove trash, recycling, and regulated medical waste.
• Assist with relocating office and other general hospital furniture and equipment as needed.
• Coordinate workflow with team members and help maintain a productive and efficient environment.
• Maintain confidentiality and comply with applicable safety principles, laws, regulations, and standards.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: High school or GED