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A leading healthcare provider is seeking an Environmental Services Technician to ensure a clean and safe environment for patients and residents. Responsibilities include cleaning various areas and adhering to health standards. Ideal candidates will have strong communication skills and prior custodial experience in healthcare settings. Join a compassionate team dedicated to providing quality care and support.
Environmental Services Technician- SF Center- FT Days
Apply locations SD, Sioux Falls | Time type: Full time | Posted on: Posted Yesterday | Job requisition id: R-0222875
Sanford Health is one of the largest and fastest-growing not-for-profit health systems in the United States. We’re proud to offer many development and advancement opportunities to our nearly 50,000 members of the Sanford Family who are dedicated to the work of health and healing across our broad footprint.
8 Hours - Day Shifts (United States of America)
40
Salary Range: $15.00 - $17.00
Union Position: No
Our staff is compassionate and dedicated to the residents. The Good Samaritan Society is proud to be one of the largest non-profit providers of senior services in the US.
Since our founding in 1922, we have been driven by our mission and belief: everyone deserves to be treated with respect, dignity, and compassion.
Benefits of working at Good Samaritan Society include:
The Environmental Services Technician is responsible for maintaining a safe and sanitary environment in patient/resident rooms and areas, following infection control, safety, and procedural guidelines. Tasks include but are not limited to emptying waste baskets, sweeping, scrubbing, waxing, or polishing floors using brooms, mops, or powered machinery.
Demonstrate knowledge of housekeeping processes, tools, and techniques in a healthcare environment to provide a clean and sterile environment for patients/residents and staff. Responsibilities include cleaning patient/resident rooms, hallways, lobbies, restrooms, corridors, elevators, stairways, locker rooms, and other areas to meet health standards. Use proper protective equipment, keep storage and equipment tidy, and utilize technology such as pagers appropriately. Assist in laundry areas as needed and use technology applications when available.
Physical activities involve considerable use of arms and legs, lifting (up to 40-50 lbs), pushing/pulling, and being on your feet for most of the shift. May be exposed to noise from equipment. Work hours vary based on patient/resident needs and may include overtime, nights, weekends, and holidays.
High school diploma or equivalent preferred. Six months of housekeeping or commercial cleaning experience preferred. Ability to use computers and knowledge of cleaning materials, equipment, and chemicals is helpful. Strong customer service, communication, and interpersonal skills are required. Previous custodial experience in healthcare is preferred.
Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet.
If you require accommodations for the application process, please call 1-877-673-0854 or email talent@sanfordhealth.org.