Environmental Services Technician - FT - Evenings

Sanford Health•Bismarck, ND

7d•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. This full-time position involves maintaining a safe and sanitary environment in patient/resident rooms and assigned areas by following infection control, safety, and procedural guidelines. Responsibilities include tasks such as emptying waste baskets, sweeping, scrubbing, waxing, and polishing floors using various equipment. The role requires demonstrating knowledge of housekeeping processes, tools, and techniques in a healthcare setting, and may involve cleaning various locations within the facility. The technician will wear appropriate protective equipment, keep supplies stocked, and may use pagers and other technology. Assistance in laundry areas and potential use of technology applications may also be required. The position involves significant 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 weights. The individual will be on their feet for most of the shift and may be exposed to noise from equipment. Work hours may vary based on patient needs and could 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.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent
Six months 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

Maintaining a safe and sanitary environment in patient/resident rooms and assigned areas.
Following infection control, safety, and procedural guidelines.
Emptying waste baskets.
Sweeping, scrubbing, waxing, or polishing floors using brooms, mops, or powered scrubbing and waxing machines.
Demonstrating knowledge of housekeeping processes, tools, and techniques in a healthcare environment.
Cleaning patient/resident rooms, hallways, lobbies, lounges, restrooms, corridors, elevators, stairways, locker rooms, and other work areas.
Wearing proper protective equipment.
Keeping storage, equipment, and carts well-stocked, clean, and tidy.
Using pagers and other technology appropriately.
Assisting in laundry areas as appropriate.
Using technology applications depending on location and availability.