Environmental Services Technician - Housekeeping - PT

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.

Work Shift: Day (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly

Hours:

20

Salary Range: $11.00 - $17.00

Union Position: No

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.

• The Environmental Services Technician demonstrates knowledge of housekeeping processes, tools and techniques in a healthcare environment and applies this to provide a clean and sterile environment for patients/residents and facility staff.
• The Environmental Services Technician may be responsible for cleaning in 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.
• The Environmental Services Technician wears the proper protective equipment following the appropriate guidelines. Keeps storage, equipment and carts well-stocked, clean, and tidy. The Technician will have access to pagers and other technology that they will be responsible for using 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.
• The Environmental Services Technician physical activities include considerable use of arms and legs and movement 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.
  
  The Environmental Services Technician may be exposed to certain levels of noise with equipment in operation.
• The Environmental Services Technician, 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.

• 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.

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