Environmental Services Technician- Straight Nights
Required skills
- Environmental Services
- housekeeping
- cleaning
- infection control
- safety
- patient rooms
- waste disposal
- floor care
- protective equipment
- customer service
Nice to have
- high school diploma
- equivalent
- computer use
- cleaning chemicals
- healthcare environment
Role summary
Sanford Health is seeking an Environmental Services Technician for straight night shifts, working 40 hours per week. The role involves maintaining a safe and sanitary environment in healthcare settings by performing cleaning duties such as sweeping, scrubbing, waxing floors, and emptying waste. Responsibilities include adhering to infection control and safety guidelines, using appropriate protective equipment, and managing cleaning supplies and equipment. The position requires significant physical activity, including lifting up to 40-50 lbs, and standing for extended periods. Experience in housekeeping or commercial cleaning, particularly in a healthcare environment, is preferred, along with strong customer service and communication skills.
Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America’s heartland.


Work Shift:
8 Hours - Evening Shifts (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40

Compensation:
Salary Range: $15.00 - $22.50



Union Position:
No

Department Details
40 hours a week with rotating weekends and holidays. Shift is from 4:30 pm till 1:00am .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 met. Wear 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.
Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/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 1-877-949-5678 or send an email to talent@sanfordhealth.org.
