Environmental Services / Laundry Technician

Sanford Health•Fargo, ND

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America’s heartland. The Environmental Services Technician is responsible for maintaining a safe and sanitary environment in patient/resident rooms and assigned areas for patients/residents, visitors, and associates by following infection control, safety, and procedural guidelines. Tasks include emptying waste baskets, sweeping, scrubbing, waxing, or polishing floors using various equipment. The role may involve cleaning various locations such as patient/resident rooms, hallways, lobbies, lounges, restrooms, corridors, elevators, stairways, locker rooms, and other work areas to meet health standards. The technician will wear proper protective equipment, keep storage areas stocked and tidy, and use pagers and other technology appropriately. Assistance in laundry areas may also be required. Depending on the location, access to and use of technology applications may be available.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent preferred
Minimum of six months housekeeping or commercial cleaning experience preferred
Ability to use computer
Prior cleaning experience is helpful
Knowledge of materials, equipment, cleaning methods and cleaning chemicals is helpful
Strong customer service, communication and interpersonal skills are required
Previous custodial experience in a healthcare environment is preferred
Considerable use of arms and legs and moving of whole body; such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, twisting, squatting, and handling materials
Ability to lift and/or move up to 40-50lbs
Ability to push/pull up variable weight limits on flat surfaces or up and down ramps
Individual will be on their feet for the majority of their shift
May be exposed to certain levels of noise with the equipment in operation

Responsibilities

Emptying waste baskets
Sweeping, scrubbing, waxing, or polishing floors
Using brooms, mops, or powered scrubbing and waxing machines
Demonstrate knowledge of housekeeping processes, tools and techniques in a healthcare environment
Provide a clean and sterile environment for patients/residents and facility staff
Clean patient/resident rooms, hallways, lobbies, lounges, restrooms, corridors, elevators, stairways, locker rooms, and other work areas
Wear the proper protective equipment following the appropriate guidelines
Keep storage, equipment and carts well-stocked, clean, and tidy
Use pagers and other technology appropriately when needed
Assist in the laundry areas as appropriate
Use of technology applications may be available depending on location and availability of programs