Environmental Services Technician- FT Straight Nights
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 requires demonstrating knowledge of housekeeping processes, tools, and techniques in a healthcare environment to provide a clean and sterile environment. Responsibilities may include 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 must wear proper protective equipment, keep storage and equipment tidy, and may use pagers and other technology. Assisting in laundry areas and potentially using technology applications are also part of the role. Physical activities involve extensive use of arms and legs, including climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, twisting, squatting, and handling materials, with the ability to lift/move 40-50 lbs and push/pull variable weights. The position requires being on feet for the majority of the shift and may involve exposure to noise from equipment. Work hours may vary based on patient/resident needs and can 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 computer.
- Prior cleaning experience is helpful.
- Knowledge of materials, equipment, cleaning methods, and cleaning chemicals is helpful.
- Strong customer service skills.
- Strong communication skills.
- Strong interpersonal skills.
- Previous custodial experience in a healthcare environment is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Maintaining a safe and sanitary environment in patient/resident rooms and assigned areas.
- Following infection control, safety, and procedural guidelines.
- Emptying waste baskets.
- Sweeping, scrubbing, waxing, or polishing floors using brooms, mops, or powered equipment.
- Demonstrating knowledge of housekeeping processes, tools, and techniques in a healthcare environment.
- Cleaning patient/resident rooms, hallways, lobbies, lounges, restrooms, corridors, elevators, stairways, locker rooms, and other work areas.
- Wearing proper protective equipment.
- Keeping storage, equipment, and carts well-stocked, clean, and tidy.
- Using pagers and other technology appropriately.
- Assisting in laundry areas as appropriate.
- Using technology applications depending on location and availability.
- Performing physical activities including climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, twisting, squatting, and handling materials.
- Lifting and/or moving up to 40-50 lbs.
- Pushing/pulling variable weight limits on flat surfaces or up and down ramps.
- Being on feet for the majority of the shift.
- Working varying hours including overtime, call, backup call, nights, days, weekends, and holidays.
Benefits
- $2,500 sign on bonus paid out over first year of employment
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
