Custodian

Avera McKennan; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Avera McKennan Hospital is seeking a PRN environmental services professional for the afternoon shift. The role requires maintaining a clean environment across patient rooms, offices, and common areas, with responsibilities including proper waste disposal and floor care.

This position emphasizes teamwork and adherence to safety and confidentiality standards. Hours are Monday-Friday 6:00PM-11:30PM; PRN as needed, with every other weekend and holiday coverage.

Qualifications

• High School or GED requirement or equivalent experience.
• 1–3 months related experience or training preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a clean work environment in assigned area and dispose of trash and regulated medical waste properly.
• Keep patient rooms, offices, nurses' stations, lounges, hallways, bathrooms, kitchens, elevators, and lobby areas clean and neat.
• Participate in cleaning tasks such as walls, ceilings, vents, lights, baseboards, windows and light bulbs.
• Maintain clean floor surfaces with dusting, scrubbing, waxing, and vacuuming.
• Assist in relocation of office and hospital furniture/equipment as needed.

Skills

Strong computer skills

Floor care experience

Education

High School or GED Equiv.

Job description

Location: Avera McKennan Hospital

Worker Type: PRN

Work Shift: Afternoon Shift (United States of America)

Pay Range: The pay range for this position is listed below. Actual pay rate dependent upon experience. $17.50 - $21.50

Position Highlights Monday-Friday 6:00PM-11:30PM; PRN as needed Every other weekend and holiday Floor care experience a plus and strong computer skills needed! You Belong at Avera Be part of a multidisciplinary team built with compassion and the goal of Moving Health Forward for you and our patients. Work where you matter.

A Brief Overview Responsible for maintaining a clean work environment in assigned area. Responsible for proper removal of trash, recycling, and regulated medical waste.

What you will do

• Responsible for maintaining a clean work environment in assigned area. Responsible for proper removal of trash, recycling, and regulated medical waste.
• Maintains a clean/neat environment in working area. These areas may include, but not be limited to: patient rooms, offices, nurses' stations, lounges, hallways, bathrooms, kitchen areas, elevators, stairwells, and lobby areas.
• Participates in all cleaning activities as assigned. These may include, but not be limited to: cleaning walls, ceilings, vents, lights, baseboards, windows/glass and replacing light bulbs.
• Maintains clean/neat floor surfaces as assigned. This may entail, but not limited to: dusting, buffing, scrubbing, strip/sealing, waxing, extracting, and vacuuming.
• Dispose of all trash in an appropriate manner including the pickup, boxing, shredding, and maintaining general cleanliness of trash receptacles.
• Participates in relocation of office and other general hospital furniture/equipment as necessary.

Essential Qualifications

The individual must be able to work the hours specified. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily including having visual acuity adequate to perform position duties and the ability to communicate effectively with others, hear, understand and distinguish speech and other sounds. These requirements and those listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the essential job functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions, as long as the accommodations do not cause undue hardship to the employer.

Required Education, License/Certification, or Work Experience: High School or GED Equivalent :or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience Expectations and Standards Commitment to the daily application of Avera’s mission, vision, core values, and social principles to serve patients, their families, and our community. Promote Avera’s values of compassion, hospitality, and stewardship. Uphold Avera’s standards of Communication, Attitude, Responsiveness, and Engagement (CARE) with enthusiasm and sincerity. Maintain confidentiality. Work effectively in a team environment, coordinating work flow with other team members and ensuring a productive and efficient environment. Comply with safety principles, laws, regulations, and standards associated with, but not limited to, CMS, The Joint Commission, DHHS, and OSHA if applicable.

Avera is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, Veteran Status, or other categories protected by law.

At Avera, the way you are treated as an employee translates into the compassionate care you deliver to patients and team members. Because we consider health care a ministry, you can live out your faith, uphold the dignity and respect of all persons while not compromising high-quality services. Join us in making a positive impact on moving health forward.