Environmental Services Technician

sanford; Dickinson (ND); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 3,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Sanford Health is seeking an Environmental Services Technician to maintain a safe and sanitary environment across patient and public areas in our facilities. The role involves cleaning patient rooms, hallways, restrooms and common spaces according to infection control and safety guidelines.

Responsibilities include floor care, stocking supplies, following PPE protocols, and assisting in laundry as needed. The position may require varying shifts, overtime, weekends, and holidays, with a typical

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Minimum 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.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate knowledge of housekeeping processes, tools and techniques in a healthcare environment; ensure a clean and sterile environment for patients, visitors and staff.
• Clean patient/resident rooms, hallways, lobbies, restrooms, corridors and other areas to meet health standards.
• Wear protective equipment following guidelines.
• Keep storage, equipment and carts stocked, clean and tidy.
• May have access to pagers and other technology and use as needed.
• Assist in the laundry areas as appropriate.
• May have access to technology applications depending on location.
• Perform physical tasks including lifting up to 40–50 lbs and moving materials as required.
• Position may require being on feet for most of the shift and possible overtime.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Computer literacy

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

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.

Work Shift

Varies (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours

0

Compensation

Salary Range: $15.00 - $22.50

Union Position

No

Department Details

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/AA Employer

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

Accommodation for applicants with a disability

If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-877-949-5678 or send an email to [e-mail].