Environmental Services Technician - Full Time Day

Good Samaritan; Utica North Township (SD); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Good Samaritan seeks an Environmental Services Technician at the GSS SD Canistota Ctr in Canistota, SD. This full-time day position runs from 5:30am to 2pm, with every other weekend and holidays, totaling a 40-hour week.

You will maintain clean and safe patient/resident rooms and common areas, following infection control and safety guidelines, using cleaning equipment and supplies. You may assist in laundry as needed and lift up to 40–50 lbs.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Empty waste baskets.
• Sweep floors.
• Scrub floors.
• Wax floors.
• Polish floors.
• Use brooms, mops, or powered scrubbing/waxing machines.
• Maintain a clean and sterile environment for patients and staff.

Skills

Housekeeping

Customer service

Communication

Healthcare knowledge

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

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 Canistota Ctr

Location: Canistota, SD

Address: 700 Main St, Canistota, SD 57012, US

Shift: 8 Hours - Day Shifts

Job Schedule: Full time

Weekly Hours: 40.00

Salary Range: $15.00 - $17.00

Extra $2.50/hr location premium.

This position will be a full time day position. Every other weekend and holiday.

Day shift: 5:30am to 2pm

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.

Key Responsibilities

• 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.

Cleaning Locations

• patient/resident rooms
• hallways
• lobbies
• lounges
• restrooms
• corridors
• elevators
• stairways
• locker rooms
• and other work areas

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.
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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 or send an email to .

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-0271919

Job Function: Facilities and General Services

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