Environmental Services Technician - Ottumwa, IA - Full Time

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• Empty waste baskets
• Sweep, scrub, wax, or polish 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 proper protective equipment following appropriate guidelines
• Keep storage, equipment and carts well-stocked, clean, and tidy
• Use pagers and other technology appropriately when needed
• Assist in laundry areas as appropriate
• Use technology applications as available depending upon location

Physical demands

• 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
• On feet for majority of shift
• May be exposed to certain levels of noise with equipment in operation

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Minimum of six months housekeeping or commercial cleaning experience preferred
• Ability to use computer helpful
• Prior cleaning experience helpful
• Knowledge of materials, equipment, cleaning methods and cleaning chemicals helpful
• Strong customer service, communication and interpersonal skills required
• Previous custodial experience in a healthcare environment preferred

Schedule

8-hour day shifts, full time, 40 hours per week. Work hours will vary depending on patient/resident needs and may include overtime, call, backup call, nights, days, weekends, and holidays.

Pay

$13.50 - $17.00 per hour with a $5,000 sign-on bonus.

Benefits

Good Samaritan offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying full-time and part-time employees. Depending on eligibility, 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.