Custodian / Security | Housekeeping

Avera Queen of Peace Hospital

Worker Type:

Regular

Work Shift:

Night Shift (United States of America)

Pay Range:

The pay range for this position is listed below. Actual pay rate dependent upon experience.

$17.00 - $20.50

Position Highlights

You Belong at Avera

Be part of a multidisciplinary team built with compassion and the goal of Moving Health Forward for you and our patients. Work where you matter.

A Brief Overview

Accountable for maintaining assigned areas of the facility in a sanitary, orderly, and attractive condition. Provides security services for the facility.​

What you will do

• Duties may include auto-scrubbing, dusting, sweeping, vacuuming, mopping, wall washing, cleaning vents and light fixtures, emptying waste receptacles; collecting, preparation and disposing of red-bagged hazardous products.
• Refinishes floors, buffs, cleans carpets, spot removal, and other floor care as needed.
• Performs room set up for meetings which requires moving furniture; will also be called upon to move furniture and equipment.
• Secures the hospital complex by assisting with critical situations such as locking and unlocking doors, security rounds, security reports, deals with combative patients and visitors, assists with natural disasters and facility proper protection. Maintains knowledge of emergency codes and responds accordingly.
• Provides escort service and assists with helicopter landings, trauma team, decon team and performs other security duties as required.
• Spot clean walls and doors and scrub sink after use.
• Assures adequate supplies and wet floor signs are available; cleans equipment after use and before storing; maintains custodial closet.
• Uses appropriate chemicals and sanitation in cleaning procedures according to policy and procedure manual.
• Follows and completes work assignments per schedule and procedure.
• Reports any and all mechanical failures, faulty wiring, chipped paint, broken furniture, plumbing problems and other potentially hazardous conditions.

Essential Qualifications

The individual must be able to work the hours specified. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily including having visual acuity adequate to perform position duties and the ability to communicate effectively with others, hear, understand and distinguish speech and other sounds. These requirements and those listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the essential job functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions, as long as the accommodations do not cause undue hardship to the employer.

Required Education, License/Certification, or Work Experience:

• Drivers License - Licensing Board

Preferred Education, License/Certification, or Work Experience:

• High School or GED Equivalent

Expectations and Standards

• Commitment to the daily application of Avera’s mission, vision, core values, and social principles to serve patients, their families, and our community.
• Promote Avera’s values of compassion, hospitality, and stewardship.
• Uphold Avera’s standards of Communication, Attitude, Responsiveness, and Engagement (CARE) with enthusiasm and sincerity.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Work effectively in a team environment, coordinating work flow with other team members and ensuring a productive and efficient environment.
• Comply with safety principles, laws, regulations, and standards associated with, but not limited to, CMS, The Joint Commission, DHHS, and OSHA if applicable.

Benefits You Need & Then Some

Avera is proud to offer a wide range of benefits to qualifying part-time and full-time employees. We support you with opportunities to help live balanced, healthy lives. Benefits are designed to meet needs of today and into the future.

• PTO front-loaded for eligible hires

• Free health insurance options, for full-time single coverage on Avera High Deductible Health Plan

• Up to 5% employer matching contribution for retirement

• Career development guided by hands-on training and mentorship

Avera is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-605-504-4444 or send an email to talent@avera.org.

Salary : $17 - $21