What are the responsibilities and job description for the Health Care Environmental Services Technician position at ND Health and Human Services?
Summary of Work
ND State Hospital (NDSH) - Jamestown, ND - Environmental Services Technician
As our Health Care Environmental Services Technician, you will play an essential role in creating a clean, safe and welcoming environment for everyone who lives, works or visits the North Dakota State Hospital. You will take pride in maintaining all types of flooring by sweeping, mopping, scrubbing, refinishing and polishing to keep our spaces looking their best. You will respond to spills and stains as they occur and ensure that safety is always a priority by following standard care procedures and the regulations set by our leadership team.
You will complete daily cleaning tasks in bathrooms, living areas, offices and shared spaces, including hallways and stairwells. You will contribute to infection prevention by ensuring proper cleanliness, preventing cross-contamination and handling chemicals safely and responsibly in the storage room. You will make sure supplies are always stocked and available.
You will also support the laundry area by ensuring linens are clean, folded, rotated properly and ready for use. When shortages occur, you will submit requests so the team can stay fully prepared. In addition to your daily responsibilities, you will provide assistance during emergency evacuations or medical situations whenever needed.
To succeed in this role, you should bring a positive, can-do attitude and be ready to help in a wide variety of situations. You will understand and use MSDS information when mixing hazardous and nonhazardous materials, familiarize yourself with HMIS ratings, learn the different types of waste stream management. You will follow NDSH standard precautions and adhere to safety guidelines aligned with Occupational Health and Safety (OSHA) and Centers for Disease Control (CDC) recommendations. You will be comfortable operating and maintaining equipment such as high-pressure washers, drills and carpet cleaning machines, and you must be able to lift a minimum of 20 to 50 pounds as part of your daily responsibilities.
If you are someone who takes pride in creating clean, safe environments and wants to make a meaningful impact every day, this role may be a great fit for you.
To be considered for this position, you are required to have a High School Diploma or GED and a Minimum of one (1) year of related experience as a custodian.
Career Development/Certification available:
- Able to be Certified as a Certified Health Care Environmental Services Technician (CHEST), available after 6 months of employment or passing probation.
- Hazmat Training, Biohazard waste and manifest documents Training available.
About HHS: ND HHS strives to make North Dakota the healthiest state in the nation by reinforcing the foundations of well-being: physical, economic, and behavior. Those services are to be delivered as close to home as possible with a focus on dignity and respect. The keys to delivery of those services are the 2800 committed, compassionate ND HHS team members and more than $6 billion in funding from nearly 200 different federal, state, and special sources.
Location: ND HHS utilizes a blended workplace model. This position is located onsite in Jamestown, ND at North Dakota State Hospital (NDSH).
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Application Procedures
Your resume should include information to demonstrate how you meet the minimum qualifications as posted. If the Department's Human Resource Division is unable to determine that you meet the minimum qualifications, credit will not be given. All application material must be received on or before the closing date by 11:59 pm.
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The Department of Health & Human Services does not offer or provide sponsorships.
A copy of your qualifying degrees transcript and any applicable certifications or licensures must be provided at the time of an interview.
For more information about the position or if you need an accommodation, please contact Jovier Dialo by email jdialo@nd.gov or call (701) 253-3011.
Employing Unit: ND HHS - NDSH
Telephone Number: 701.253.3011
TTY Number: ND Relay Service 1-800-366-6888 (text); 1-800-366-6889 (voice)
If you are experiencing technical difficulties with the Application Process or uploading attachments, please contact recruiter@nd.gov or (701)328-3290.
Equal Employment Opportunity
The State of North Dakota and this hiring agency do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), genetics, religion, age or disability in employment or the provisions of services and complies with the provisions of the North Dakota Human Rights Act.
As an employer, the State of North Dakota prohibits smoking in all places of state employment in accordance with N.D.C.C. Sect. 23-12-10.
