Housekeeping

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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 MN Eg
• Location:
  
  East Grand Forks, MN
• Address: 2122 River Rd NW, East Grand Forks, MN 56721, USA
• Shift: 8 Hours - Day Shifts
• Job Schedule:
  
  Full time
• Weekly
  
  Hours:
  
  40.00
• Salary Range: 11.13 - 17.00
• Day shift. No weekends and no holidays.

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 emptying waste baskets, sweeping, scrubbing, waxing or polishing floors, using brooms, mops, or powered scrubbing 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 patient/resident rooms, hallways, lobbies, lounges, restrooms, corridors, elevators, stairways, locker rooms, and other work areas so that health standards are met.

Wear proper protective equipment following guidelines. Keep storage, equipment, and carts well‑stocked, clean, and tidy. Use pagers and other technology responsibly when needed. Assist in laundry areas as appropriate.

Physical activities include climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, twisting, squatting, and handling materials. Ability to lift up to 40‑50lbs and push/pull variable weight limits on flat surfaces or ramps. Position requires being on feet for majority of shift. May be exposed to certain noise levels from equipment.

Work hours may vary based on patient/resident needs, including overtime, call, backup call, nights, days, weekends, and holidays.

• 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 required.
• Previous custodial experience in a healthcare environment preferred.

The Good Samaritan offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying full‑time and part‑time employees. Benefits include health, dental, vision, life insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, work/life balance benefits, and a generous time off package. For more information about Total Rewards, visit

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 or send an email to talent.

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-0243603

Job Function:
Facilities and General Services