Environmental Services Technician - FT

Good Samaritan; Tyndall (SD); On-site; USD 20,664 - 23,419; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Good Samaritan in Tyndall, SD is hiring an Environmental Services Technician to maintain a safe and sanitary environment in patient/resident areas. Responsibilities include cleaning floors, waste removal, and using cleaning equipment while following infection control and safety guidelines.

Requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent and prior housekeeping experience; strong customer service and communication skills are essential.

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.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe and sanitary environment in patient/resident rooms and assigned areas by following infection control, safety, and procedural guidelines.
• Perform tasks such as emptying waste baskets, sweeping, scrubbing, waxing or polishing floors, and operating cleaning machines.
• Ensure access to necessary tools and supplies, keep areas clean and tidy, and use protective equipment as required.
• Assist in laundry areas as appropriate and utilize technology applications when available.
• Work hours may include overtime, nights, weekends and holidays depending on location and patient/resident needs.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Computer literacy

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Cleaning equipment

Cleaning chemicals

Job description

Careers With Purpose

Join our not-for-profit organization that has provided over 100 years of housing and services to seniors with a commitment to quality care and service in a Christian environment.

Facility: GSS SD Tyndall Ctr
Location: Tyndall, SD
Address: 2304 Laurel St, Tyndall, SD 57066, USA
Shift: Day
Job Schedule: Full time
Weekly Hours: 30.00
Salary Range: $15.00 - $17.00
Pay Info: This position is eligible for a $5,000 Sign on Bonus!

Job 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. 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.

Benefits

Good Samaritan offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying full-time and part-time employees. Depending on eligibility, a variety of benefits include health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, work/life balance benefits and a generous time off package to maintain a healthy home-work balance. For more information about Total Rewards, visit https://sanfordcareers.com/benefits.

Good Samaritan is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-877-673-0854 or send an email to [e-mail].

Good Samaritan has a Drug Free Workplace Policy. An accepted offer will require a drug screen and pre-employment background screening as a condition of employment.