Job Description
Careers With Purpose
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.
Facility: Aberdeen Clinic
Location: Aberdeen, SD
Address: 3015 3rd Ave SE, Aberdeen, SD 57401, USA
Shift: Evening
Job Schedule: Part time
Weekly Hours: 25.00
Salary Range: $15.00 - $22.50
Job Summary
The Environmental Services Technician is responsible for maintaining a safe and sanitary environment in patient rooms and assigned areas for patients, visitors, and associates by following infection control, safety, and procedural guidelines. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
1. Emptying waste baskets
2. Sweeping, scrubbing, waxing, or polishing floors
3. Using brooms, mops, or powered scrubbing and waxing machines
4. Cleaning patient rooms, hallways, lobbies, lounges, restrooms, corridors, elevators, stairways, locker rooms, and other work areas
Demonstrate knowledge of housekeeping processes, tools, and techniques in a healthcare environment. Wear the proper protective equipment following 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 for using appropriately when needed. Assist in laundry areas as appropriate.
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 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 the location of the 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 required. Minimum of six months housekeeping or commercial cleaning experience preferred. Ability to use a computer and prior cleaning experience is helpful. Knowledge of materials, equipment, cleaning methods, and cleaning chemicals is beneficial. Strong customer service, communication, and interpersonal skills are required. Previous custodial experience in a healthcare environment is advantageous.
Benefits
Sanford Health 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.
Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer. 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 talent@sanfordhealth.org.
Sanford Health 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-0218910
Job Function: Facilities and General Services
Featured: No
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