Environmental Services / Housekeeping - FT Evening

Department Details

Sanford Health is Now Hiring Housekeepers, Janitors and Custodians to work in our fast-paced Hospital Environment. This position will work Monday-Friday and every other weekend 5PM-130AM at SMCF in Food Service Concourse cleaning role.

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.

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/residents and facility staff.

• Emptying waste baskets, sweeping, scrubbing, waxing, or polishing floors, using brooms, mops, or powered scrubbing and waxing machines.
• Clean 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.
• Assist in the laundry areas as appropriate.
• Physical activities include 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.

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.