Environmental Services Technician- PT Evenings

Sanford Health • Bismarck, ND

1d • $15 - $23

About The Position

Sanford Health is hiring a part-time Environmental Services Technician to maintain a safe and sanitary environment in patient and resident rooms and other assigned areas. The role follows infection-control, safety, and procedural guidelines to provide a clean environment for patients, residents, visitors, and associates. The position is scheduled for 20 hours per week on evening shifts, with some weekend rotations and holidays.

Work may include cleaning patient and resident rooms, hallways, lobbies, lounges, restrooms, corridors, elevators, stairways, locker rooms, and other areas. Duties include emptying waste baskets; sweeping, scrubbing, waxing, and polishing floors; using cleaning equipment; maintaining and stocking storage areas, equipment, and carts; wearing appropriate protective equipment; and assisting in laundry areas as appropriate. Technicians may use pagers and other technology, including applications depending on location and availability. Work hours may vary according to patient and resident needs and may include overtime, call or backup call, nights, days, weekends, and holidays. The work involves extended time on one’s feet, physical activity, and possible exposure to equipment noise.

Requirements

• Strong customer service, communication, and interpersonal skills are required.
• Ability to use a computer is helpful.
• Minimum of six months of housekeeping or commercial cleaning experience is preferred.
• Knowledge of cleaning materials, equipment, methods, and chemicals is helpful.
• Previous custodial experience in a healthcare environment is preferred.
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 40–50 pounds and push or pull variable weights on flat surfaces or up and down ramps.
• Ability to perform physical activities including climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, twisting, squatting, and handling materials, and to remain on one’s feet for most of the shift.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Minimum of six months of housekeeping or commercial cleaning experience preferred.
• Previous custodial experience in a healthcare environment is preferred.
• Knowledge of materials, equipment, cleaning methods, and cleaning chemicals is helpful.
• Computer use and prior cleaning experience are helpful.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe and sanitary environment in patient and resident rooms and assigned areas by following infection-control, safety, and procedural guidelines.
• Clean patient and resident rooms, hallways, lobbies, lounges, restrooms, corridors, elevators, stairways, locker rooms, and other 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 well-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
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED