Environmental Services Technician- PRN Evenings

Sanford Health • Bismarck, ND

2d • $15 - $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, following infection control, safety, and procedural guidelines. Duties include waste removal and floor care, such as sweeping, scrubbing, waxing, and polishing. The technician cleans areas that may include patient and resident rooms, hallways, lobbies, lounges, restrooms, corridors, elevators, stairways, locker rooms, and other work areas to meet health standards. The role also includes using appropriate protective equipment, keeping storage areas, equipment, and carts stocked and tidy, using pagers and other technology appropriately, and assisting in laundry areas as needed. Work hours vary based on patient and resident needs and may include overtime, call or backup call, days, nights, 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 ramps.
• Ability to perform physical activities including climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, twisting, squatting, and handling materials.
• Ability to remain on one's feet for the majority of the shift.

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 and resident rooms and assigned areas by following infection control, safety, and procedural guidelines.
• Empty waste baskets and perform floor care, including sweeping, scrubbing, waxing, and polishing.
• Clean patient and resident rooms, hallways, lobbies, lounges, restrooms, corridors, elevators, stairways, locker rooms, and other assigned work areas.
• Wear appropriate 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