Environmental Services Aide -Floor Care

About the Role

Under the direction of the Environmental Services Supervisor, and as a member of a work team, this position performs project cleaning activities and supports activities in patient, clinical, public, and administrative areas.

Responsibilities

• Maintains VCT floors and carpet floors according to Environmental Services standards.
• Maintains Environmental Services closets and equipment in a clean, aseptic, and orderly manner.
• Exhibits effective judgment and decision-making.
• Assists with cleaning projects and works as part of a team.
• Assumes responsibility for attendance, punctuality, and personal appearance.
• Performs other related duties as required.
• Remains knowledgeable on current federal, state, and local laws, accreditation standards, or regulatory agency requirements that apply to the assigned area of responsibility and ensures compliance.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent (required).
• Experience operating Environmental Service equipment, including Automatic Scrubber, Battery Burnisher, Electrical Burnisher, All Purpose Matador, and Carpet Extractor (required).
• Healthcare or hotel experience (preferred).

Skills

• Basic knowledge of VCT floor care and carpet floor care.
• Ability to read, write, and speak/understand verbal communication in English to follow instructions and perform daily tasks.
• Basic knowledge of housekeeping, cleaning, and cleaning equipment/supplies.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule when needed.
• Ability to listen, take direction, and complete job tasks with minimal supervision.

Physical and Environmental Demands

• Medium Work - Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
• Physical demand requirements exceed those for sedentary work, including walking or standing to a significant degree, pushing/pulling arm or leg controls, or working at a production-rate pace.
• Potential occupational risk for exposure to hazardous medications or hazardous waste within the healthcare environment.