Floor Technician

About the position

Position cleans and maintains appearance of all flooring surfaces throughout the facility in accordance with standard procedures of the housekeeping department and with hospital objectives. Assigned areas may included patient rooms, nursing units, surgical areas, administrative offices, laboratory areas, waiting areas, hallways, and public restrooms.

Responsibilities

• Performs sweeping, mopping, stripping and refinishing of hard flooring surfaces following standard operating procedures.
• Vacuums and scrubs carpeted surfaces following standard operating procedure.
• Moves furniture and other objects as needed in order to complete floor care and returns all moved items to their original place upon completion.
• Monitors supply and requests additional cleaning solutions as needed.
• Ensures all floor machines are kept clean and in proper working condition.
• Handles various types of cleaning chemicals in compliance with established guidelines and utilizing appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Reports any conditions requiring maintenance attention or repair to immediate supervisor.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Minimum of one (1) year experience as a floor technician.
• Working knowledge of all types of flooring surfaces, appropriate care, and proper use of chemicals and equipment.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to comprehend and follow detailed instructions in English.