Environmental Services Technician (Straight Nights)

Sanford; Bismarck (ND); On-site; USD 21,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Sanford Health is seeking an Environmental Services Technician to maintain a clean and sanitary environment across patient areas and facilities. The role includes cleaning patient rooms, hallways, lobbies and restrooms while following infection control and safety guidelines.

The position features overnight shifts, a 40-hour workweek, and responsibilities across various locations. Prior housekeeping experience in a healthcare setting is preferred, with emphasis on strong customer service and

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe and sanitary environment in patient rooms and assigned areas following infection control guidelines.
• Clean patient rooms, hallways, lobbies, restrooms, and other work areas.
• Wear appropriate protective equipment and keep storage areas tidy.
• Operate cleaning equipment and assist in laundry areas as appropriate.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Healthcare cleaning

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America's heartland.

Work Shift

• 8 Hours - Night Shifts (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours

• 40

Compensation

• Salary Range: $15 - $22.50

Union Position

• No

Department Details

• Environmental Services Technician 40 hours a week, Overnights.

Summary

Environmental Services Technician is responsible for maintaining a safe and sanitary environment in patient rooms and assigned areas for Sanford Health patients, 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.

Job Description

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 and facility staff. May be responsible for the following locations to clean but not limited to; patient 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 Sanford 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 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.

EEO Statement

Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet.