Environmental Services Technician - Ottumwa, IA - Full Time

Sanford Health•Ottumwa, IA

12d•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 brooms, mops, or powered scrubbing and waxing machines. 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 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 areas stocked and tidy, and appropriately use pagers and other technology. Assistance in laundry areas may be required, and access to technology applications may be available depending on location. The position involves considerable physical activity, including climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, twisting, squatting, and handling materials, with the ability to lift and/or move up to 40-50 lbs and push/pull variable weight limits. The individual will be on their feet for the majority of their shift and may be exposed to noise from equipment. Work hours may vary depending on patient/resident needs and 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 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.
Ability to lift and/or move up to 40-50lbs.
Ability to push/pull variable weight limits on flat surfaces or up and down ramps.
Ability to be on feet for the majority of the shift.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
Minimum of six months housekeeping or commercial cleaning experience preferred.
Previous custodial experience in a healthcare environment is 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.
Sweep, scrub, wax, or polish floors using brooms, mops, or powered machines.
Clean patient/resident rooms, hallways, lobbies, lounges, restrooms, corridors, elevators, stairways, locker rooms, and other work areas.
Wear proper protective equipment.
Keep storage, equipment, and carts well-stocked, clean, and tidy.
Use pagers and other technology appropriately.
Assist in laundry areas as appropriate.
Use technology applications if available.