Environmental Services / Housekeeping - Part Time

Sanford Health • Canby, MN

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About The Position

Sanford Health is seeking a part-time Environmental Services Technician to maintain a safe and sanitary environment in patient/resident rooms and assigned areas for patients/residents, visitors, and associates. The technician follows infection-control, safety, and procedural guidelines and uses housekeeping methods and equipment to help provide a clean environment in a healthcare setting.

Work may include cleaning patient/resident rooms, hallways, lobbies, lounges, restrooms, corridors, elevators, stairways, locker rooms, and other areas. The role may also assist with laundry. Work hours vary according to patient/resident needs and may include overtime, call or backup call, nights, days, weekends, and holidays. The position is part time, with 24 scheduled weekly hours and varied eight-hour shifts.

Requirements

• Strong customer service, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to use a computer.
• Ability to perform physical activities including climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, twisting, squatting, and handling materials.
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 40–50 pounds and push or pull variable weights on flat surfaces or up and down ramps.
• Ability to remain on one's feet for the majority of the shift.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least six months of housekeeping or commercial cleaning experience.
• Prior cleaning experience.
• Knowledge of materials, equipment, cleaning methods, and cleaning chemicals.
• Previous custodial experience in a healthcare environment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe and sanitary environment in patient/resident rooms and assigned areas by following infection-control, safety, and procedural guidelines.
• Clean assigned areas, which may include patient/resident rooms, hallways, lobbies, lounges, restrooms, corridors, elevators, stairways, locker rooms, and other work areas.
• Empty waste baskets and sweep, scrub, wax, or polish floors using brooms, mops, or powered scrubbing and waxing machines.
• Wear appropriate protective equipment and follow applicable guidelines.
• Keep storage areas, equipment, and carts clean, tidy, and well-stocked.
• Use pagers and other technology appropriately when needed.
• Assist in laundry areas as appropriate.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: High school or GED