Environmental Services Floor Technician

Jamestown Regional Medical Center•Jamestown, ND

About The Position

STATEMENT OF PURPOSE Performs detailed cleaning and maintenance of hospital floors to ensure they remain sanitary, safe, and visually appealing, in accordance with infection control and hospital standards. Full-time, benefited position working 80 hours per two week pay period. Days of work are Monday - Friday from 6:30am - 2:30pm with weekends and holidays as needed, Schedule can be variable depending on floor care projects.

Requirements

Must be able to follow oral or written orders.
Punctual and regular attendance is an essential responsibility of each employee at JRMC. Employees are expected to report to work as scheduled, on time and prepared to start working. Employees are also expected to remain at work for their entire work schedule.
Work is performed independently. Employee must use his or her judgement to plan and carry out their work in situations where methods and procedures are established.
Frequent contact with visitors and hospital personnel. Occasional contact with patients.
Usually works independently. Does not oversee work of others.
Carelessness could frequently result in moderate harm to patients, visitors or co-workers caused from wet floors or trips form cords, etc.
Must be able to speak and write the English language in an understandable manner. Must be in good general health and demonstrate emotional stability. Must be able to see or use prosthetics that will enable the individual to meet major requirements of the position.
Works beyond normal working hours on occasion when performing special assignments of carpet extraction or waxing. Is subject to slips from wet floors throughout the work day, as well as reactions to disinfectants and cleaners. Participates in and complies with JRMC Safety Management Program. Maintains knowledge of and observes Standard Precautions. Practices sanitary technique whenever appropriate.
OSHA Job Classification: This position is defined as Category I: Employee does have exposure to bloodborne pathogens.
Operates a variety of cleaning equipment.
Constant walking, standing, reaching, stooping, bending and kneeling when stripping and waxing floors. Must be able to constantly push floor care equipment of 50 pounds and occasionally lift supplies of 50 pounds.
No apparent exposure to physical in¬jury; is subjected to disease and infection when cleaning contaminated rooms.
A background check is required.

Nice To Haves

Previous floor care experience desirable.

Responsibilities

Performs hard floor care, including dust mopping, machine scrubbing, stripping, waxing, and buffing.
Provides carpet care, including vacuuming, spot cleaning, shampooing, and water extraction.
Prepares cleaning solutions and germicides according to approved formulas, SDS, and infection control standards.
Cleans and maintains stairwells to ensure safety, cleanliness, and compliance.
Maintains and assists with minor repairs of floor care equipment; reports malfunctions promptly.
Adheres to hospital policies, infection prevention practices, safety regulations, and accreditation requirements.
Carries and responds to assigned hospital pager and addresses floor care requests throughout the shift.
Moves furniture and equipment to access floors safely and returns them afterward.
Operates floor care equipment, including auto scrubbers, buffers, extractors, and vacuums, following safety procedures.
Maintains professional, courteous interactions with patients, visitors, and staff.
Collaborates with department leaders to schedule floor care projects at times that minimize impact on patient care operations.
Orders and stocks supplies to ensure availability for daily operations.
Performs other duties as assigned to support hospital operations.