Housekeeping - FT Days - SF Village

Good Samaritan Society Sioux Falls Village is a not-for-profit organization with a rich history of providing compassionate housing and services to seniors for over 100 years. Rooted in a Christian environment, the organization prioritizes quality care and dependable service tailored especially for the elderly community. Situated in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, this facility stands as the largest long-term care establishment in the state, offering a comprehensive range of services including general long-term care, short-stay rehabilitation, and specialized memory care units. By fostering a family-oriented, fun, and supportive work environment, Good Samaritan Society seeks to create a workplace where employees feel valued and inspired to contribute to its mission of delivering quality care at just the right time for its residents.

The Environmental Services Technician role at Sioux Falls Village is a full-time position with day shifts lasting 8 hours, specifically from 7:00 am to 3:30 pm. The salary range for this role is between $15.00 and $17.00 per hour, with a weekly commitment of 40 hours. Every other weekend rotation is required, emphasizing the importance of flexibility and dedication to resident care. This role is vital in maintaining a safe, sanitary, and health-compliant environment throughout the facility, directly contributing to the well-being of patients, residents, visitors, and staff.

The Environmental Services Technician is responsible for performing a variety of cleaning and maintenance tasks to ensure the facility meets strict infection control and safety guidelines. Duties include cleaning patient and resident rooms, hallways, lounges, restrooms, corridors, elevators, stairways, locker rooms, and other designated work areas. The role demands proficiency in the use of housekeeping tools and techniques, including sweeping, mopping, scrubbing, waxing, polishing floors, and properly utilizing powered cleaning machines. Additionally, technicians are expected to wear appropriate personal protective equipment to safeguard themselves and others while effectively managing cleaning supplies and equipment.

Physical activity is a significant component of this job, requiring the technician to be on their feet for most of the shift and engaging in activities such as lifting up to 40-50 pounds, walking, climbing, stooping, twisting, squatting, and pushing or pulling various weights across flat surfaces and ramps. The role may occasionally require overtime, call-back availability, and flexibility to cover nights, weekends, and holidays based on the needs of the patients and the facility.

Good Samaritan Society values continued education, providing employees with scholarship opportunities, continuing education, and advancement prospects. The benefits package is comprehensive, including excellent health, dental and vision insurance, a health savings account, company-matched 401(k) retirement plan, paid time off, holiday pay, shift differentials for nights and weekends, referral bonuses, compassionate leave, and recognition programs for years of service. Employees also enjoy direct daily access to their earnings, fostering financial flexibility and security.

Joining Good Samaritan Society Sioux Falls Village as an Environmental Services Technician means becoming part of a team dedicated to making a meaningful difference in the lives of older adults. The role combines hands-on cleaning responsibilities with a commitment to maintaining a nurturing and hygienic environment, ultimately supporting the facility’s mission of providing quality, dependable care in a safe and caring atmosphere.