Environmental Services Floor Technician

Williamsburg Landing Inc•Williamsburg, VA

just now•Onsite

About The Position

The Environmental Services Technician, under the direction and supervision of the Housekeeping Manager, supports the housekeeping staff by performing routine and non-routine tasks such as trash removal, washing windows, cleaning common areas, cleaning carpets, and stripping and waxing floors. The position is required to perform tasks in a pet-friendly environment.

Requirements

Ability to communicate effectively in English both verbally and in writing
Valid Commonwealth of Virginia driver’s license
Ability to be pleasant, tactful, and courteous with residents
Willingness to perform repetitive daily tasks
Ability to lift and carry a minimum of 75 pounds
Ability to climb steps ladders and reach overhead
Ability to stoop, kneel, lean over, and climb stairs frequently throughout the work day
Must possess exhibited initiative and good judgment
Ability to use floor scrubbing, stripping and waxing equipment as well as carpet extracting equipment and supplies in a safe manner
Ability to work some weekend and holiday shifts
Ability to perform housekeeping duties in a pet friendly environment and understanding pet needs and behaviors, including cleaning households and common spaces where pets are present

Nice To Haves

Prior work experience in a similar environmental services environment is preferred

Responsibilities

Removes trash from main collection points and hauls it to the dumpsters; tears down cardboard boxes for disposal
Cleans trash rooms and utility rooms and other public spaces such as restrooms and kitchens; vacuums and washes floors; cleans sinks and countertops; wet mops floors; completes side duties according to check sheets
Supports the preventative maintenance cleaning programs with cleaning of carpets, stripping and waxing floors; cleans licensed areas carpeting immediately if soiled with bodily fluids in both resident rooms and public spaces
Assists housekeeping staff with moving furniture or cleaning out vacated units; assists Facilities team with various tasks as needed
Cleans and maintains environmental services equipment; reports damaged or unsafe equipment to the Lead or Housekeeping Manager
Performs all work in a safe manner, reporting safety hazards immediately; uses and stores all cleaning chemicals properly; displays wet floor signs at all times when wet mopping and removes wet floor signs after floor has dried
Is knowledgeable of emergency procedures and reports emergencies to Security as necessary
Maintains positive interaction with residents, guests, and other employees
Complies with all Williamsburg Landing policies and procedures including those addressing attendance, standards of conduct, dress, safety, and personal hygiene
Keeps uniform clean and neat; maintains infection control standards including proper hand washing, and use of hair nets and gloves
Performs other duties as assigned