Floor Tech - Housekeeping
About The Position
The Environmental Services Floor Technician is responsible for maintaining a high level of cleanliness within the hospital and adjacent buildings, which may require traveling from one facility to another without assistance. Complete assigned projects (Stripping/ waxing / refinishing of hard surface Flooring, Carpet Extracting / Bonnet Buffing, Restorative scrub Ceramic tile). Work individually and also in a team environment, complete other tasks as assigned. Respond to and initiate communication by phone, handheld radios, pagers etc. Under the general supervision of the EVS Director/Manager/Supervisor/Lead, duties include but are not limited to: Floor Scrubbing/stripping, refinishing, carpet shampooing, carpet extraction, cleaning floor corners/edges/baseboards, removing trash, floor buffing, floor burnishing, elevator track cleaning, other floor and carpet maintenance, Upholstery cleaning, conference room set ups, stairwell cleaning, in all assigned areas of the hospital using standard cleaning procedures and chemicals. The EVS Floor Tech will actively participate in outstanding customer service and accepts responsibility in maintaining relationships that are equally respectful to all, while implementing the principles of the organization Performs routine cleaning of the floors on the assigned facility in a neat and sanitary manner. Mops, a sweeps, scrubs, and strips floor, applies floor sealers and finishes. Full vacuuming will be required in traffic areas and any visible debris on carpets. Spot clean carpets as needed, utilizing extraction and bonneting methods. Maintain hard floors with no build up in corners and provide dust mop. Polish floor using buffing products to restore shine high gloss and uniform appearance to the traffic areas. Must maintain and keep equipment clean and in good operational conditions. Secures the work area with all Safety Signs. Reports safety hazards as appropriate. Locks and unlocks doors and windows to offices and other rooms as necessary. Turns off lights when rooms are unoccupied. Works day, evening or night shift as assigned. Must do work on his/her own with normal supervision. Observes safety precautions at all times. Perform related work as directed. At the end of the shift equipment must be left clean and ready to use including cleaning materials.
Requirements
- One (1) year of knowledge within acute care hospital environmental service techniques, practices and procedures required.
- Must be able to read, understand and communicate effectively.
- Ability to understand written and verbal instructions.
- Apply common sense understanding to follow instructions that were provided.
- Must be able to communicate and understand English
Nice To Haves
- Preferred two years of Floor Tech experience in a healthcare setting.
- High School Diploma or Equivalent preferred.
Responsibilities
- Maintaining a high level of cleanliness within the hospital and adjacent buildings
- Completing assigned projects (Stripping/ waxing / refinishing of hard surface Flooring, Carpet Extracting / Bonnet Buffing, Restorative scrub Ceramic tile)
- Working individually and also in a team environment
- Responding to and initiating communication by phone, handheld radios, pagers etc.
- Floor Scrubbing/stripping, refinishing, carpet shampooing, carpet extraction, cleaning floor corners/edges/baseboards, removing trash, floor buffing, floor burnishing, elevator track cleaning, other floor and carpet maintenance, Upholstery cleaning, conference room set ups, stairwell cleaning
- Performing routine cleaning of the floors on the assigned facility in a neat and sanitary manner
- Mopping, sweeping, scrubbing, and stripping floor, applies floor sealers and finishes
- Full vacuuming in traffic areas and any visible debris on carpets
- Spot cleaning carpets as needed, utilizing extraction and bonneting methods
- Maintaining hard floors with no build up in corners and provide dust mop
- Polishing floor using buffing products to restore shine high gloss and uniform appearance to the traffic areas
- Maintaining and keeping equipment clean and in good operational conditions
- Securing the work area with all Safety Signs
- Reporting safety hazards as appropriate
- Locking and unlocking doors and windows to offices and other rooms as necessary. Turns off lights when rooms are unoccupied
- Observing safety precautions at all times
- Performing related work as directed
- Leaving equipment clean and ready to use including cleaning materials
Benefits
- paid time off
- a 401K retirement plan
- medical, dental, and vision coverage
- tuition reimbursement
- many more voluntary benefit options
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
