Floor Technician/Janitor

Senior Living Communities Careers • Pawleys Island, SC

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About The Position

The Floor Technician/Janitor assists maintenance and housekeeping personnel with preventative flooring maintenance across the campus. Under the supervision of the Housekeeping Supervisor or Director of Facility Services, the role completes assigned work orders and floor-cleaning or repair projects. The position helps maintain a clean, welcoming, safe environment for residents and employees while upholding the campus mission, protecting confidential resident and employee health information, and maintaining positive relationships. The employee must remain in proper uniform, attend required in-services and janitorial education programs, and be available for rotating and emergency on-call situations. Occasional travel may be required for training, continuing education, emergencies, or other company functions.

Requirements

• High school graduation or GED.
• Janitorial or maintenance experience.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English fluently.
• Ability to meet or exceed company attendance and punctuality standards.
• Ability to use vacuums, buffing machines, floor sweepers, mops, brooms, wet and dry carpet extractors, hand tools, carts, and dollies.
• Ability to understand and follow directions.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work under time-sensitive or stressful situations.
• Ability to climb up to two flights of stairs.
• Ability to lift objects of 35 pounds or less over the head and move objects of 100 pounds or more.
• Ability to stand, walk, sit, use fine and gross motor skills, reach, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, talk, hear, and smell as needed.
• Ability to comprehend care notes.

Nice To Haves

• Technical training in mechanics, electrical, plumbing, or HVAC.
• Technical training in janitorial activities.
• Two years of experience in a similar janitorial position.

Responsibilities

• Represent the campus positively and foster respect and courtesy for residents and employees.
• Promote safety and the well-being of residents and employees and uphold the campus Mission Statement.
• Maintain HIPAA standards and keep resident and employee medical or healthcare information confidential.
• Clean and sanitize flooring throughout the campus.
• Repair damaged flooring, including tile, hardwood, concrete, carpet, and linoleum.
• Clean, service, and repair janitorial equipment.
• Dispense soap, paper products, and janitorial supplies to appropriate departments or areas.
• Refurbish rooms, apartments, common areas, utility spaces, and houses to like-new condition.
• Report supply shortages or problems, chemical leaks, defective equipment, and building or asset damage to the Housekeeping Supervisor or Director of Facility Services.
• Perform preventative maintenance, including cleaning and repairing baseboards, carpet base, trim, doors, windows, shower stalls, sinks, equipment, sidewalks, entrances, mats, countertops, cabinets, and furniture.
• Travel occasionally for training, continuing education, emergency situations, and other company functions, as required.
• Know fire and safety procedures, including procedures involving bloodborne pathogens.
• Maintain proper uniform and a high standard of appearance.
• Complete work orders in a timely manner.
• Maintain excellent resident and employee relations.
• Attend required employee in-services and janitorial education programs.
• Remain available for regular rotating and emergency on-call situations.
• Accept other duties assigned by the Director of Facility Services or Housekeeping Supervisor.
• Respond to medical emergencies on rare occasions and assist with resident evacuations if required.

Benefits

• The company describes a culture of growth and teamwork, with contributions celebrated and personal and professional growth encouraged.
• The role offers the opportunity to make a positive difference in the lives of residents and team members.
• The company describes a collaborative environment that values team members’ input.

What This Job Offers

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