Environmental Services Technician - Full Time Day

Good Samaritan; Vermillion (SD); On-site; USD 21,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Work/life balance benefits

Generous time off

Job summary

Good Samaritan is seeking an Environmental Services Technician for a full-time day shift in Canistota, SD. You will maintain clean, safe patient/resident areas and support facilities operations across rooms, halls and common spaces.

Responsibilities include adhering to infection control protocols, operating cleaning equipment, and assisting in laundry as needed. Location offers a day shift with potential overtime based on patient/resident needs.

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 areas.
• Perform housekeeping tasks: cleaning, waxing, floors, restrooms, lobbies and more.
• Operate cleaning equipment and apply infection control guidelines.
• Protect staff and residents by using appropriate PPE and following guidelines.
• Assist in laundry areas and may access technology applications as needed.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Computer literacy

Cleaning experience

Education

High school diploma

Tools

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 Canistota Ctr

Location: Canistota, SD

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

Shift: 8 Hours - Day Shifts

Job Schedule: Full time

Weekly Hours: 40.00

Salary Range: $15.00 - $17.00

Department Details

This position will be a full time day position. Every other weekend and holiday.Day shift: 5:30am to 2pmExtra $2.50/hr location premium.

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

Good Samaritan is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet.

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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.

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