Floor Care Technician

St. Tammany Parish Hospital • Covington, LA

11d • Onsite

About The Position

At St. Tammany Health System, delivering world-class healthcare close to home is our goal. That means we are committed to attracting and retaining the very best professionals for every position in our health system. We believe the pristine beauty of St. Tammany Parish adds to our attractive compensation package. The health system is nestled in the heart of Covington on the north shore of Lake Pontchartrain. It is a peaceful, scenic, community-oriented area with an abundance of amenities to suit every taste.

Responsible for performing duties in accordance with established organizational policies and procedures for providing a safe environment, achieved by demonstrating the principles of sweeping, mopping, scrubbing, and buffing the floor surfaces in a hospital in a safe manner. While executing the assigned tasks, the floor technician will have indirect contact with patients and family and must possess the communication skills to interact with them in a professional manner. Possesses technical skills required to properly maintain floor equipment per manufacture recommendations. Responsible for responding favorably to requests to adjust daily workflow or area assignments to meet facility needs.

Requirements

• Knowledge and skills in the use of power equipment, conventional and high-speed floor machines, carpet cleaning equipment, wet, dry, and power vacuum equipment, and push sweeper.
• Effectively uses computers and mobile devices.
• Communicates orally or in writing openly and candidly, creates an environment where others can do likewise.
• Respectfully listens to viewpoints and ideas of others.
• Ability to work without close supervision.
• Ability to operate necessary equipment/machines.
• Must possess good physical health.
• Standing, sitting or walking for long periods of time.
• Lifting at least 50 pounds is required, with the exception of lifting overhead (limited to 3 pounds).

Nice To Haves

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• 1-2 years previous floor care maintenance experience desired.
• Certified Health Care Environmental Services Technician (CHEST) desired.

Responsibilities

• Sweeping, mopping, scrubbing, and buffing floor surfaces in a hospital in a safe manner.
• Performing duties in accordance with established organizational policies and procedures for providing a safe environment.
• Interacting with patients and families in a professional manner.
• Properly maintaining floor equipment per manufacturer recommendations.
• Responding favorably to requests to adjust daily workflow or area assignments to meet facility needs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED