Environmental Services Technician - FT Days

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 Waconia Ctr Location: Waconia MN Address: 333 W 5th St, Waconia MN 55387 USA Shift: 8 Hours - Day Shifts Job Schedule: Full time Weekly Hours: 40.00 Salary Range: 16.50 - 17.00 Pay Info: 3000 Sign on Bonus

Job 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 are not limited to:

• Emptying waste baskets
• Sweeping, scrubbing, waxing, or polishing floors using brooms, mops, or powered scrubbing and waxing machines
• Demonstrating knowledge of housekeeping processes, tools, and techniques in a healthcare environment
• Applying this knowledge to provide a clean and sterile environment for patients/residents and facility staff

The Environmental Services Technician may be responsible for cleaning the following locations, but not limited to:

• Patient/resident rooms
• Hallways
• Lobbies
• Lounges
• Restrooms
• Corridors
• Elevators
• Stairways
• Locker rooms
• Other work areas

So that health standards are met, the technician must:

• Wear the proper protective equipment following the appropriate guidelines.
• Keep storage equipment and carts well-stocked, clean, and tidy.
• 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 Physical activities include, but are 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.

Benefits Good Samaritan 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
• 401k retirement plan
• Work/life balance benefits
• A generous time off package to maintain a healthy home-work balance.

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Good Samaritan is an EEO/AA Employer. MF/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 1-877-673-0854 or send an email to talentsanfordhealth.org.

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-0255260 Job Function: Facilities and General Services Featured: No