Custodian
About The Position
The Custodian is responsible for maintaining a clean work environment in the assigned area and properly removing trash, recycling, and regulated medical waste. Work areas may include patient rooms, offices, nurses’ stations, lounges, hallways, bathrooms, kitchen areas, elevators, stairwells, and lobbies. The role includes routine and specialized cleaning of surfaces and floors, waste handling, and helping relocate hospital or office furniture and equipment. The position is based at Avera Sacred Heart Hospital. The listed work hours are 4:00 a.m.–12:00 noon or 6:00 a.m.–2:30 p.m., with work every fourth weekend and holiday. The stated pay range is $17.50–$21.50, with the actual rate dependent on experience. The individual must be able to work the specified hours and perform the essential functions, with reasonable accommodations where applicable.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED equivalent, or one to three months of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Ability to work the specified hours.
- Visual acuity adequate to perform position duties.
- Ability to communicate effectively, hear and understand speech, and distinguish speech and other sounds.
- Ability to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily.
Responsibilities
- Maintain a clean and neat environment in assigned work 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 tasks such as dusting, buffing, scrubbing, stripping and sealing, waxing, extracting, and vacuuming.
- Dispose of trash appropriately, including pickup, boxing, and shredding, and maintain the general cleanliness of trash receptacles.
- Participate in relocating office and other general hospital furniture and equipment as necessary.
- Coordinate workflow with team members and contribute to a productive and efficient work environment.
- Maintain confidentiality and comply with applicable safety principles, laws, regulations, and standards.
Benefits
- PTO available on day one for eligible hires.
- Up to 5% employer matching contribution for retirement.
- Career development through hands-on training and mentorship.
- Benefits are available to qualifying part-time and full-time employees.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
