Floor Technician I

Denver Health • Denver, CO

9d • $21 - $24

About The Position

The Floor Technician I works under immediate supervision to clean and maintain floors, carpets, and hard surfaces throughout hospital and clinic facilities as directed by a supervisor. The role may also include specific interior and exterior housekeeping duties to maintain a clean and aseptic environment, such as patient-area cleaning, non-patient-area cleaning, trash handling, or special-care-unit cleaning. Duties may vary by location according to business necessities and industry requirements.

Requirements

• No high school diploma or GED is required.
• Five years of custodian experience in health care, or five years of experience at Denver Health with passing competencies.
• Knowledge of the tools and equipment needed to do the job.
• Knowledge of safety hazards and necessary precautions sufficient to establish a safe work environment.
• Knowledge of cleaning chemicals and equipment sufficient to maintain a clean and orderly work area, and knowledge of proper cleaning methods.
• Knowledge of, or ability to learn, occasional hazards and safety precautions.
• Ability to understand and follow oral, illustrated, written, or demonstrated instructions.
• Ability to communicate effectively and work within Health Department standards.

Nice To Haves

• Strong command of English.
• Formal or informal education or training that ensures the ability to read and write at a level necessary for successful job performance.

Responsibilities

• Buff, polish, and strip floors using heavy equipment; clean and buff hard surfaces; sweep, mop, scrub, polish, and vacuum floors and other areas; and perform advanced carpet-cleaning procedures or clean furniture as needed.
• Follow procedures for using chemical cleaners and equipment to prevent damage to finishes and fixtures.
• Empty trash, linen, and garbage containers as needed, and handle hazardous waste in accordance with government regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Transport and appropriately handle trash, recycling, medical waste, linen, and other items to designated areas, and maintain waste areas within regulatory standards.
• Perform routine operational maintenance of equipment according to manufacturer specifications.
• Clean windows, glass partitions, and mirrors with appropriate cleaners and tools; wash walls as needed.
• Mix water and detergents or acids in containers to prepare cleaning solutions according to specifications.
• Assist in training other employees as needed.

Benefits

• Paid time off starting at 28 days per year, inclusive of vacation, personal/sick time, and seven holidays.
• 100% paid parental leave for up to six weeks.
• Immediate eligibility for retirement plans with employer contributions up to 9.5%.
• Medical, dental, and vision plans, plus employer-paid disability and life insurance.
• Well-being programs, including an on-site employee fitness center and the RESTORE Center.
• Free RTD EcoPass for public transportation.
• Childcare discount programs and discounts on brands, travel, and other perks.
• Tuition reimbursement and assistance.
• Education, coaching, professional development, and career advancement pathways through the Workforce Development Center.
• Professional clinical advancement program and shared governance.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility, with free student loan coaching and assistance navigating the program.
• National Health Service Corps and Colorado Health Service Corps eligibility.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed