Environmental Services Technician - PT

Good Samaritan; Tyndall (SD); On-site; USD 21,000 - 23,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Work/life balance benefits

Generous time off

Job summary

Good Samaritan in Tyndall, SD is seeking an Environmental Services Technician to maintain a clean, safe environment across patient areas and facilities. The role includes trash disposal, floor care, and use of cleaning equipment while following infection control guidelines.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or equivalent; six months of housekeeping experience is preferred. May involve varied shifts, overtime, and weekend coverage as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Six months housekeeping or cleaning experience preferred.
• Ability to use computer is helpful.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe, sanitary environment in patient/resident areas and related spaces.
• Empty waste baskets, sweep, scrub, wax, and mop floors as required.
• Operate cleaning equipment and follow infection control guidelines.
• Assist in laundry areas when appropriate and keep supplies stocked.
• Work across patient rooms, hallways, restrooms, and common areas as needed.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Computer use

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Cleaning equipment

Job description

Careers With Purpose

Facility

GSS SD Tyndall N Point

Location

Tyndall, SD

Address

300 W Van Tassel St, Tyndall, SD 57066, USA

Shift

Varies

Job Schedule

Part time

Weekly Hours

20.00

Salary Range

$15.00 - $17.00

Pay Info

This position is eligible for a $2,500 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.

Req Number: R-0274253

Job Function: Facilities and General Services

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