Environmental Services Technician

Job Description

Hutchinson Hospital is looking to hire an Environmental Services Aide - to join our - team! Come join us as a Partner for Good and help us make an impact on the care and experience that our patients and their families receive every day.


Position Summary: The Environmental Services Technician provides clean, comfortable, orderly and satisfying environments for the patients, employees, and Park Nicollet community. The Environmental Services Aide (ESA) promotes sanitary conditions which prevent the spread of infections. The Environmental Services Technician is responsible for all cleaning of the facility and routine maintenance of cleaning equipment used.

Work Schedule: FTE 0.4, 16 hours per week, afternoon/evening shifts start at 2 PM running for 8 hours. Weekend rotation of every 3rd weekend.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

1. Assures that assigned work areas are maintained in a clean, safe, comfortable and attractive manner.
2. Keeps all areas of the facility maintained by cleaning furniture, bathrooms, patient rooms, waiting rooms, conference rooms, hallways, stairs, elevators, floors, carpets, windows, etc., as well as vacuuming, dusting, and disposing of trash and infectious waste.
3. Ensures equipment is available for daily work duties and is cleaned and properly stored after use.
4. Reports burned out light bulbs, spots on ceiling, broken equipment or other findings to Facility Services.
5. Assures that an adequate supply of housekeeping supplies is maintained in utility/janitorial closets to perform daily tasks.
6. Assists in training of co-workers and attends service area meetings.
7. Performs all other related duties as assigned.

Preferred Qualifications: Equivalent to two years of high school. Basic knowledge of cleaning equipment, supplies, computer, and their related uses. Able to communicate; read and understand instructions. Previous experience in housekeeping.

Accountabilities for all Employees:

1. Adheres to the Hutchinson Health Employee Values.
2. Maintains confidentiality of the organization and patients.
3. Reports any health/medical errors.
4. Observes all Environment of Care policies and reports safety risks or hazards immediately.

Education, Training or Degree Required:

1. Must be able to read, write, make simple calculations, and follow oral and written directions accurately.

License/Registration/Certification Required: (will be primary source verified by HR)

1. None.

Experience and Skills: (indicate preferred or required)

1. Knowledge of housekeeping and equipment maintenance is preferred.
2. Previous experience working as a housekeeper, janitor, or custodian is preferred.
3. General knowledge of furniture, floor and wall cleaning is required.
4. Knowledge of sanitation and cleanliness is required.
5. Accuracy in following written and verbal orders is required.

Benefits:

Park Nicollet offers a competitive benefits package (for eligible positions) that includes medical insurance, dental insurance, a retirement program, time away from work, insurance options, tuition reimbursement, an employee assistance program, onsite clinic and much more!

About Us

At HealthPartners we believe in the power of good - good deeds and good people working together. As part of our team, you'll find an inclusive environment that encourages new ways of thinking, celebrates differences, and recognizes hard work.

We're a nonprofit, integrated health care organization, providing health insurance in six states and high-quality care at more than 90 locations, including hospitals and clinics in Minnesota and Wisconsin. We bring together research and education through HealthPartners Institute, training medical professionals across the region and conducting innovative research that improve lives around the world.

At HealthPartners, everyone is welcome, included and valued. We're working together to increase diversity and inclusion in our workplace, advance health equity in care and coverage, and partner with the community as advocates for change.

Benefits Designed to Support Your Total Health As a HealthPartners colleague, we're committed to nurturing your diverse talents, valuing your dedication, and supporting your work-life balance. We offer a comprehensive range of benefits to support every aspect of your life, including health, time off, retirement planning, and continuous learning opportunities. Our goal is to help you thrive physically, mentally, emotionally, and financially, so you can continue delivering exceptional care.

Join us in our mission to improve the health and well-being of our patients, members, and communities.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identify, status as a veteran and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.