Floor Tech

Job Summary:

Performs cleaning and maintenance of all hospital floors to include, cleaning, stripping, waxing, and buffing on a routine and project basis. Performs cleaning and shampooing of carpeted areas. Maintains equipment in clean, working condition. Will demonstrate proper use of chemicals and other supplies. May be responsible for moving furniture and equipment, e.g.: floor scrubbers, buffing machines, bins of clean and dirty linen, and bins of hospital garbage and contaminated waste. Will be exposed to various types of chemicals. Demonstrates knowledge and skills to appropriately communicate and interact with the patients, families, and visitors of all age groups while being sensitive to their cultural and religious beliefs.

Performance Expectations:

Demonstrate ability to strip, wax and buff on a routine and project basis. Demonstrate proper use of chemicals and equipment. Demonstrate ability to shampoo and extract carpet. Demonstrate the ability to keep equipment clean and working condition. Demonstrate the ability to move furniture and equipment. Demonstrate the ability to communicate and interact with the patients, families and visitors for all age groups.

Qualifications:

Education/Skills High school diploma or equivalent preferred

Work Experience:

One year of previous work experience is required. Previous experience in housekeeping or in healthcare field preferred.

Mental Demands:

Ability to perform repetitive tasks, accept disrupting work flow, take verbal/written instructions and follow them precisely, demonstrate cooperativeness, good judgment, initiative, ability to relate well to other people, work without close supervision, possess good verbal/written communication skills.