Environmental Services / Housekeeping - Full Time Days

Sanford Health • Sioux Falls, SD

20h

About The Position

The Environmental Services Technician maintains 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. The role involves cleaning and maintaining areas such as patient/resident rooms, hallways, lobbies, lounges, restrooms, corridors, elevators, stairways, locker rooms, and other work areas to meet health standards. Duties may include emptying waste baskets; sweeping, scrubbing, waxing, and polishing floors; and using cleaning equipment and chemicals.

The technician wears appropriate protective equipment, keeps storage areas, equipment, and carts stocked and tidy, uses pagers and other technology appropriately, and may assist in laundry areas. Depending on location and available programs, the role may also use technology applications. The position involves being on one's feet for most of the shift, physical activity including lifting and moving materials, and possible exposure to equipment noise. Work hours may vary according to patient/resident needs and may include overtime, call or backup call, nights, days, weekends, and holidays.

Requirements

• Strong customer service, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to use a computer.
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 40–50 pounds and push or pull variable weight limits on flat surfaces or up and down ramps.
• Ability to perform physical activities including climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, twisting, squatting, and handling materials.

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 patient/resident rooms, hallways, lobbies, lounges, restrooms, corridors, elevators, stairways, locker rooms, and other assigned work areas.
• Empty waste baskets and sweep, scrub, wax, or polish floors using appropriate tools and equipment.
• Wear proper protective equipment according to applicable guidelines.
• Keep storage areas, equipment, and carts stocked, clean, and tidy.
• Use pagers and other technology appropriately when needed.
• Assist in laundry areas as appropriate.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed