Environmental Support Associate

About Children’s Minnesota

Children’s Minnesota is one of the largest pediatric health systems in the United States and the only health system in Minnesota to provide care exclusively to children, from before birth through young adulthood.

An independent and not-for-profit system since 1924, Children’s Minnesota is one system serving kids throughout the Upper Midwest at two free-standing hospitals, nine primary care clinics, multiple specialty clinics and seven rehabilitation sites.

As The Kids Experts™ in our region, Children’s Minnesota is regularly ranked by U.S. News & World Report as a top children’s hospital.

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Department Overview

The Environmental Services Department provides cleaning and / or disinfecting services in all hospital areas. They are also responsible for the collection and management of infectious and solid waste, moves, set-ups, used equipment, recycling program, pest control, and environmental maintenance.

Position Summary

Under direct supervision, performs daily cleaning tasks for patient and resident rooms, nursing station, lounges, restrooms, offices, clinic areas, and any other areas assigned in accordance with standard procedures of the Environmental Services Department and in accordance with facility standards and objectives.

Experience :

• 6 months general housekeeping experience preferred.
• Customer service experience required.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities :

• Ability to communicate effectively with diverse patient and family populations.
• Demonstrated effective customer service skills.
• Able to work independently and in a team, using good judgment in completing work assignments.

Physical Demands

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The posted pay range represents rates for a grouping of multiple jobs within a salary grade. We carefully consider a wide range of factors including but not limited to market indicators for the specific role, the skills, education, training, credentials and experience of the candidate, and organizational needs.

Base pay is just one piece of the total rewards program offered by Children’s Minnesota.