Environmental Services Technician Wheaton Medical Center PRN

Sanford Health is one of the largest and fastest-growing not-for-profit health systems in the United States. Were proud to offer many development and advancement opportunities to our nearly 50000 members of the Sanford Family who are dedicated to the work of health and healing across our broad footprint.

Work Shift:

Varies (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

0

Salary Range: $15.00 - $22.50

Union Position:

No

Department Details

Monday-Friday daytime hours
No holidays or weekends.

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 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.

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. May be responsible for the following 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 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 but not limited to 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. 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.

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Required Experience:

IC