Floor tech-1

Job Description

Performs major floor cleaning and refinishing functions in accordance with the standards set by the Environmental Services department and hospital objectives in support of Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta’s mission, vision, and values. Performs all assigned duties and tasks in an effective, efficient manner and in compliance with all appropriate regulatory agency requirements that govern the operations of the department. Proactively supports efforts that ensure delivery of safe patient care and services and promote a safe environment at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta.

Responsibilities

• Performs floor care functions in assigned areas following established schedules and using prescribed methods.
• Strips and waxes floors.
• Maintains floors by spray‑buffing, burnishing, or shower‑scrubbing and top‑coating.
• Shampoos carpets and removes smaller spots and stains.
• Follows departmental safety procedures in sectioning of work area with the proper barriers and signage.
• Complies with procedures for handling, mixing, labeling, and disposal of all chemicals used in performing job functions.
• Maintains cleanliness of equipment and reports the need for repair.
• Maintains cleanliness of areas, including removal of trash and linen bags, meeting‑room set‑up, and delivering beds to patient units.

Experience

• 2 years of experience in the proper use of chemicals and equipment in stripping, refinishing, and maintaining floors and shampooing carpeting, or completion of an externship program approved by Children’s.

Education

No education required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Must pass pre‑employment assessment, drug screening, and annual screening.
• Must be able to read and understand some English.
• Knows how to read a material safety data sheet.
• Knows correct methods of cleaning up chemical spills and the procedure for reacting to chemical exposure.

Schedule

Day shift, variable days. Start time 7:00 AM, end time 3:30 PM.

Location

2220 North Druid Hills Road, Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta.