Environmental Services Technician - Housekeeping (LTC)

Good Samaritan Society • Tyndall, SD

78d • $11 - $17

About The Position

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, and using brooms, mops, or powered scrubbing and waxing machines. The technician will demonstrate knowledge of housekeeping processes, tools, and techniques in a healthcare environment to provide a clean and sterile environment for patients/residents and facility staff. Responsibilities include cleaning patient/resident rooms, hallways, lobbies, lounges, restrooms, corridors, elevators, stairways, locker rooms, and other work areas to meet health standards. The technician must wear proper protective equipment and keep storage, equipment, and carts well-stocked, clean, and tidy. They will have access to pagers and other technology that they will be responsible for using appropriately. Physical activities include considerable use of arms and legs, moving the whole body, climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, twisting, squatting, and handling materials. The position requires the ability to lift and/or move up to 40-50 lbs and push/pull variable weight limits. The technician will be on their feet for the majority of their shift and may be exposed to certain levels of noise with the equipment in operation. Work hours will vary depending on patient/resident needs, which may include overtime, call, backup call, nights, days, weekends, and holidays.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Minimum of six months housekeeping or commercial cleaning experience preferred.
• Ability to use a computer.
• Knowledge of materials, equipment, cleaning methods, and cleaning chemicals.
• Strong customer service, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Previous custodial experience in a healthcare environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe and sanitary environment in patient/resident rooms and assigned areas.
• Follow infection control, safety, and procedural guidelines.
• Empty waste baskets and clean floors using appropriate tools.
• Demonstrate knowledge of housekeeping processes and techniques.
• Clean various locations including hallways, lobbies, lounges, restrooms, and locker rooms.
• Wear proper protective equipment.
• Keep storage, equipment, and carts well-stocked and tidy.
• Use technology applications as needed.
• Assist in laundry areas as appropriate.

Benefits

• $2,500 Sign On Bonus!
• Never work any Sundays!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Industry: Nursing and Residential Care Facilities
• Education Level: High school or GED