Housekeeping Assistant - Janitor - FT Days

Good Samaritan; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 22,702 - 27,152; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Generous time off package

Job summary

A nonprofit organization in Saint Paul is seeking an Environmental Services Technician to maintain a safe and sanitary environment for residents and staff. Responsibilities include cleaning patient rooms, hallways, and public areas while adhering to safety guidelines. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma and some housekeeping experience. This full-time position requires a commitment of 32 hours per week, primarily during the day shift, with a competitive salary range of $16.48 - $19.71 per hour. Benefits are included.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Six months housekeeping or commercial cleaning experience preferred.
• Knowledge of materials and equipment for cleaning is helpful.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe and sanitary environment in patient/resident areas.
• Empty waste baskets, sweep, scrub, and polish floors.
• Wear proper protective equipment and follow safety guidelines.

Skills

Customer service skills

Communication skills

Housekeeping techniques

Knowledge of cleaning chemicals

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Overview

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 MN St Paul Maplewood Ctr

Location: Saint Paul, MN

Address: 550 Roselawn Ave E, Saint Paul, MN 55117, USA

Shift: Day

Job Schedule: Full time

Weekly Hours: 32.00

Salary Range: $16.48 - $19.71

Department Details

Good Samaritan Society - Maplewood is a 5-star top-rated 71-bed facility offering post-acute rehabilitation services, long-term/skilled care, and outpatient therapy programs.

Full-time days - Housekeeping Assistant / Custodian / Janitor opportunity!

32 hours per week - 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. with every other weekend.

Opportunities to cross train into other areas!

This position is eligible for all benefits offered by Good Samaritan Sanford Health!

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 include but are 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 cleaning locations such as 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 considerable use of arms and legs and moving of the whole body; such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, twisting, squatting, and handling materials. Ability to lift and/or move up to 40-50 lbs 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

The 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 .

The 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] .

The 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-0248795

Job Function: Facilities and General Services

Featured: No