Environmental Services Technician - Fulltime- Days

Good Samaritan; Indianola (IA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Education Assistance

Scholarships and Sponsorships

Job summary

Good Samaritan Environmental Services Technician in Indianola, IA, is responsible for maintaining a safe, sanitary environment in patient rooms and public areas. You will perform cleaning, waxing, and floor care while following infection control and safety guidelines.

This full-time role includes day shifts, 40 hours per week, with a competitive benefits package and shift differentials. Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent and prior housekeeping experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Strong customer service, communication and interpersonal skills are required.
• Ability to use computer and prior cleaning experience is helpful.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe and sanitary environment in patient/resident rooms and assigned areas.
• Perform housekeeping tasks such as sweeping, mopping, waxing, and cleaning floors.
• Assist in laundry areas as appropriate.
• Work hours may include nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.

Skills

Customer service

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

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.

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 IA Indianola

Location:

Indianola, IA

Address:

708 S Jefferson Way, Indianola, IA 50125, USA

Shift:

8 Hours - Day Shifts

Job Schedule:

Full time

Weekly Hours:

40.00

Salary Range:

$15.00 - $17.00

Department Details

Good Samaritan Indianola is looking to invest in a compassionate, trustworthy and dependable employee to care for and work with our center family.

We are under new management and looking to create a culture of clear goals, allowing members to share ideas freely, high trust and overall sense of family and respect.

Along with Daily Pay- We offer great benefits to our employees: Great Shift Differential

Good Samaritan is proud to be one of the largest non-profit providers of senior services in the US.

• Excellent Health, Dental and Vision Insurance (May differ for Part-time)
• Generous Shift Differentials
• Health Savings Account
• Company Matched 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Salary Increases
• Referral Bonuses
• Advancement Opportunities
• Paid Time Off
• Compassionate Leave
• Education Assistance
• Scholarships and Sponsorships
• Continuing Education
• Years of Service Recognition Prog

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-0272371

Job Function:

Facilities and General Services

Featured:

No