Floor Finisher (3rd shift)

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital•Memphis, TN

9d•$20 - $29•Onsite

About The Position

The Floor Finisher cleans soft and hard floors using electric and battery-powered equipment and maintains cleanliness, sanitation, infection control, and a hazard-free environment. The role requires compliance with personal protective equipment requirements when working around blood and other potentially infectious fluids, chemical disinfectants, radiation, asbestos, and other hazardous substances. This is a full-time, 40-hour-per-week position in Environmental Services in Memphis, Tennessee. The schedule is Tuesday through Saturday, 11:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m. The employee performs cleaning, floor care, waste handling, and related tasks under direct supervision, helping provide patients, visitors, and health sciences staff with a safe and clean environment. Hard-surface floor refinishing and carpet cleaning and maintenance must be completed with careful attention to detail and consistency. The position also requires regular, predictable attendance and adherence to policies, quality expectations, and St. Jude values and principles.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED preferred.
Experience in environmental services preferred.
Understanding of environmental regulations, laws, and standards preferred.
Basic knowledge of biohazardous and/or hazardous waste management preferred.
Hard-surface and carpet care experience preferred.
Ability to understand and adapt to changing priorities and learn new approaches.
Ability to perform tasks in the employee's area with limited guidance and use structured problem-solving.
Clear, effective written and verbal communication and timely information exchange.
Ability to plan, prioritize, and organize work, manage multiple tasks, and meet timelines while maintaining quality and efficiency.
Ability to remain composed and manage emotions in stressful situations.
Ability to troubleshoot standard issues and use available supplies, tools, and materials effectively.
Ability to recognize hazards, follow safety procedures, take precautions, and report safety concerns.
Ability to work cooperatively with team members and communicate, listen, and exchange feedback.
Ability to collect, separate, and dispose of regular and hazardous waste safely; follow waste procedures and use personal protective equipment correctly.
Ability to walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
Ability to talk or hear frequently and regularly lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.
Close vision and ability to adjust focus.
Ability to move around the workspace to access work surfaces, shelves, cabinets, drawers, and equipment.
Ability to comply with applicable federal, state, and local safety and health regulations.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED.
Experience in environmental services.
Understanding of environmental regulations, laws, and standards.
Basic knowledge of biohazardous and/or hazardous waste management.
Hard-surface and carpet care experience.

Responsibilities

Perform basic cleaning, equipment and furniture moving, and floor care maintenance under direct supervision.
Move biohazardous waste for proper disposal and move regular trash to designated waste receptacles.
Help maintain personal protective equipment identified through job hazard assessments.
Help provide patients, visitors, and health sciences staff with a safe, clean environment.
Maintain cleanliness, sanitation, and freedom from hazards and infections.
Refinish hard-surface floors with attention to detail and consistency.
Clean and maintain carpets with attention to detail and consistency.
Perform other duties as assigned to meet department and institutional goals and objectives.
Maintain regular and predictable attendance.
Meet job expectations, follow policies, deliver quality work, and apply St. Jude values and principles.