Environmental Services / Housekeeping - Part Time Evenings

Sanford Health • Sioux Falls, SD

3d • $16 - $23

About The Position

The Environmental Services Technician maintains a safe and sanitary environment in patient and resident rooms and assigned areas for patients, residents, visitors, and associates. The role follows infection-control, safety, and procedural guidelines and uses housekeeping processes, tools, and techniques to help provide a clean and sterile healthcare environment. Cleaning areas may include patient and resident rooms, hallways, lobbies, lounges, restrooms, corridors, elevators, stairways, locker rooms, and other work areas. The technician keeps storage areas, equipment, and carts clean, tidy, and stocked; wears appropriate protective equipment; may assist in laundry areas; and uses pagers and other technology appropriately when needed. Work hours may vary depending on patient and resident needs.

Requirements

• Strong customer service, communication, and interpersonal skills are required.
• Ability to use a computer.
• Ability to perform physical activities including climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, twisting, squatting, and handling materials.
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 40–50 pounds and push or pull variable weights on flat surfaces or ramps.
• Ability to be on one's feet for the majority of the shift.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• At least six months of housekeeping or commercial cleaning experience preferred.
• 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 and resident rooms and assigned areas, following infection-control, safety, and procedural guidelines.
• Clean patient and 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 and follow 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: Part-time
• Education Level: High school or GED