Environmental Services / Housekeeping - Full Time Days

Sanford; Sioux Falls (SD); Sur place; USD 22 000 - 31 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Sanford Health in Sioux Falls is seeking an Environmental Services Technician to maintain a safe, sanitary environment in patient rooms and public areas. The role emphasizes infection control, safety, and reliable cleaning routines.

You will handle tasks such as waste removal, floor cleaning, and polishing, with all staff expected to follow PPE guidelines. Shift is Day, 40 hours weekly, with potential overtime based on patient/resident needs.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Minimum six months housekeeping or commercial cleaning experience preferred.
• Knowledge of materials, equipment, cleaning methods and chemicals is helpful.
• Strong customer service, communication and interpersonal skills are required.
• Previous custodial experience in a healthcare environment is preferred.

Responsabilités

• Maintain a safe, sanitary environment in patient/resident areas following infection control guidelines.
• Perform cleaning tasks: empty waste, sweep, mop, wax, and polish floors using appropriate equipment.
• Follow PPE guidelines and keep storage areas and carts clean and organized.
• Assist in laundry areas as needed and utilize approved technology when available.
• Hours may include overtime, nights, weekends and holidays depending on location.

Connaissances

Customer service

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Physical stamina

Healthcare environment experience

Formation

High school diploma or equivalent

Description du poste

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.

Job Details

• Work Shift: Day (United States of America)
• Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40
• Compensation: Salary Range: $16.00 - $22.50
• Union Position: No

Summary

Environmental Services Technician is responsible for maintaining a safe and sanitary environment in patient/resident rooms and assigned areas for patients/residents, visitors and associates by following infection control, safety, and procedural guidelines. Tasks that the individual will be responsible for include but not limited to; emptying waste baskets, sweeping, scrubbing, waxing, or polishing floors, using brooms, mops, or powered scrubbing and waxing machines.

Job Description

Demonstrate knowledge of housekeeping processes, tools and techniques in a healthcare environment; ability to apply this to provide a clean and sterile environment for patients/residents and facility staff. May be responsible for the following locations to clean but not limited to; patient/resident rooms, hallways, lobbies, lounges, restrooms, corridors, elevators, stairways, locker rooms, and other work areas so that health standards are met.

Wear the proper protective equipment following the appropriate guidelines. Keep storage, equipment and carts well-stocked, clean, and tidy. Environmental Services Technicians will have access to pagers and other technology that they will be responsible to use appropriately when needed. Assist in the laundry areas as appropriate. Depending upon location and availability of programs, may have access to use of technology applications.

Physical activities include but not limited to, considerable use of arms and legs and moving of whole body; such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, twisting, squatting, and handling materials. Ability to lift and/or move up to 40-50lbs and push/pull up variable weight limits on flat surfaces or up and down ramps. This position will require the individual to be on their feet for the majority of their shift. May be exposed to certain levels of noise with the equipment in operation.

Depending on location of position, work hours will vary depending on patient/resident needs. This may include overtime, call, backup call, nights, days, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Minimum of six months housekeeping or commercial cleaning experience preferred. Ability to use computer and 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.

EEO Statement

Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet.