Building Location:
Essentia Deer River Hospital
Department:
2076640 ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES - DEER HOSP
Job Description:
Environmental Services Technician is responsible for maintaining cleanliness and sanitation throughout the facility, including the Emergency Department, Med / Surg, restricted areas, the skilled nursing facility, occupied and unoccupied patient and resident rooms, lab and radiology, offices, storage areas, and the detached Comstock Court building. Responsibilities include cleaning and disinfecting fixtures, furniture, equipment exteriors, high‑touch surfaces, and bathrooms, as well as servicing lobbies, waiting rooms, the gift shop, and on‑call sleep rooms. Floor care is required in all assigned areas and includes mopping, vacuuming, spot cleaning, and carpet and upholstery extraction. Additional tasks may be delegated at the discretion of leadership.
Linen Services Technician responsibilities include sorting, weighing, washing, drying, folding, and organizing facility laundry using commercial‑grade equipment. The technician distributes clean linens throughout the facility to keep all departments properly stocked. Duties also include operating, cleaning, and maintaining laundry machinery and ensuring the linen services work area remains clean, safe, and well‑organized.
The technician performs both routine and terminal cleaning, including operating room terminal cleans and patient room turnovers, while also completing waste removal, restocking supplies, and supporting a safe, sanitary, and orderly environment in all clinical and non‑clinical areas. The candidate should expect to come into contact with infectious, regulated, medical, and hazardous waste. During the course of these responsibilities, the technician may come into contact with individuals of any age or condition.
Education Qualifications:
Licensure/Certification Qualifications:
Will work as a dual employee covering shifts in the Laundry Department and Environmental Services .
FTE:
0
Possible Remote/Hybrid Option:
Shift Rotation:
Day/Eve/Night Rotation (United States of America)
Shift Start Time:
Laundry 630a/ EVS 8a
Shift End Time:
Laundry 3p/ EVS 4p
Weekends:
everyother
Holidays:
Yes
Call Obligation:
No
Union:
Deer River SEIU (DRH SEIU)
Union Posting Deadline:
07/15/2025
Compensation Range:
$15.61 - $22.28
Employee Benefits at Essentia Health:
At Essentia Health, we’re committed to supporting your well-being, growth, and work-life balance. Our comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, along with supplemental options to fit your needs. We offer a 401(k) plan with employer contributions to help you plan for the future, and we invest in your professional development through training, tuition reimbursement, and educational programs. To help you thrive both at work and at home, we provide flexible scheduling, generous time off, and wellness resources focused on your physical, mental, and emotional health. Please note that benefit eligibility may vary. For full details, refer to your benefit summary or contact our HR Service Center at (218) 576-0000.