Environmental Services Technician - FT

African American Talent; Tyndall (SD); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Work/life balance

Job summary

Good Samaritan Society in Tyndall, SD is seeking an Environmental Services Technician to maintain a safe, sanitary environment in patient/resident rooms and common areas. This role requires following infection control, safety, and procedural guidelines to ensure a clean, healthy facility.

Responsibilities include emptying waste baskets, sweeping, scrubbing, waxing, or polishing floors, and assisting in laundry as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Minimum of six months housekeeping or commercial cleaning experience preferred.
• Strong customer service, communication and interpersonal skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe and sanitary environment in patient/resident rooms and assigned areas.
• Empty waste baskets, sweep, scrub, wax, or polish floors using appropriate tools.
• Follow infection control, safety, and procedural guidelines to ensure cleanliness.
• Assist in related areas such as laundry when needed and use technology applications when available.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

High school diploma

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: Varies
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!

Department Details

The Good Samaritan Society is committed to providing an unprecedented level of compassionate care and a range of amenities so our residents can enjoy a carefree, fulfilling lifestyle with services tailored to their needs.

We offer great benefits to our employees:

• 401(k) with employer match
• PTO accrual starting on your first day
• Leadership development
• Growth opportunities
• Work/life balance benefits

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.

Req Number: R-0277271
Job Function: Facilities and General Services
Featured: No