Environmental Services Associate

CHI; Park Rapids (MN); On-site; USD 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

CHI St. Joseph’s Health of Park Rapids seeks an Environmental Services Technician to keep patient rooms and hospital areas clean and sanitized, protecting patients, visitors and staff.

You will perform routine cleaning, use specialized equipment, and follow proper disposal procedures for biohazards. You may refill soap and paper towel dispensers, deliver clean linens, and report maintenance needs to ensure a safe, comfortable environment for all.

Qualifications

• No formal requirements at hire.
• Healthcare custodial experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and clean all department floors areas according to established standards.
• Maintain and clean all public area carpets or floors.
• Remove all trash, biohazards, soiled linen to designated areas for pickup.
• Maintain all grounds area by mowing or snow removal.
• Restock any and all supplies within department areas.
• Identifies and reports work orders to maintenance department.

Education

High School graduate or equivalent

Job description

Job Summary And Responsibilities

As our Environmental Services Technician, you'll keep our patient rooms and all areas of the hospital clean and sanitized. This protects everyone from potential illness or injury due to infectious diseases or other hazards. Every day, you will perform routine cleaning tasks such as sweeping, mopping, or dusting. You will also use specialized equipment and techniques to further sanitize our facility. This role requires you to learn and adhere to proper disposal techniques for biohazard materials, including bodily fluids or sharp objects. You may also refill soap dispensers, paper towel dispensers, and other supplies, as well as deliver clean linens. To be successful in this role, you are thorough and committed to safety. You truly are the most important component contributing to the safety and comfort of our patients, visitors, and staff. A well-maintained facility with compassionate staff brings comfort and peace of mind to patients, their loved ones, and all who serve here.

• Maintain and clean all department floors areas according to establish standards


• Maintain and clean all public area carpets or floors


• Remove all trash, biohazards, soiled linen to designated areas for pickup


• Maintain all grounds area by mowing or snow removal


• Restock any and all supplies within department areas


• Identifies and reports work orders to maintenance department

Job Requirements

Required

• None, upon hire

Preferred

• High School graduate or equivalent


• Healthcare custodial

Where You'll Work

CHI St. Joseph’s Health of Park Rapids, part of CommonSpirit Health, is an award-winning, 25-bed critical access hospital located in the heart of lake country. Fully accredited by The Joint Commission, we offer a full range of services including 24/7/365 Emergency Department and Level IV Trauma Center, hospitalist program, testing, surgery, orthopedics, rehabilitation, and more so that you can experience better health. CommonSpirit Health was formed by the alignment of Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) and Dignity Health. With more than 700 care sites across the U.S., from clinics and hospitals to home-based care and virtual care services, CommonSpirit is accessible to nearly one out of every four U.S. residents. Our world needs compassion like never before. Our communities need caring and our families need protection. With our combined resources, CommonSpirit is committed to building healthy communities, advocating for those who are poor and vulnerable, and innovating how and where healing can happen, both inside our hospitals and out in the community. CHI St. Joseph's Health provides you with the same level of care you provide for others. We care about our team members' well-being and offer benefits that complement work/life balance.

Pay Range

$17.00 - $20.98 /hour