Floor Technician

Responsible for floor maintenance of apartment buildings, clubhouse, and all other common areas of the community.

Responsibilities

• Maintain all floors of common areas, including carpet, ceramic tile, and vicinity
• Strip wax from floors and buff floors
• Maintain floor equipment
• Assist supervisor with inventory and ordering of supplies
• Clean all trash rooms
• Assist housekeepers with annual cleanings
• Notify supervisor of any repairs needed concerning floors and equipment
• Maintain a clean and safe work and storage area
• Dispose of debris and defective materials
• Support creating a culture where business decisions drive top-line revenue and occupancy
• Observe and abide by regulations to protect personal health information
• Assure resident safety
• Follow written and oral directions
• Maintain confidentiality of resident and community information
• Assist new employees in following established community policies and procedures
• Complete assignments timely, completely, and accurately
• Attend in-services as assigned or requested
• Participate in interdisciplinary team and other community meetings as assigned or requested
• Work cooperatively with residents, co-workers, physicians, families, consultant personnel, and other service providers
• Observe all community safety policies and procedures
• Report safety hazards and emergency situations or take corrective action according to established procedures
• Present a professional appearance and come to work in a clean, neat uniform
• Demonstrate dependability and punctuality, complying with attendance policy
• Assume accountability for data in the employee handbook and compliance with regulations
• Observe infection control procedures
• Follow Residents’ Rights policies at all times
• Observe all community policies and procedures
• Accept assigned duties and instructions cooperatively
• Perform incidental housekeeping and maintenance tasks as needed
• Perform all other related duties as assigned in an effective, timely, and professional manner

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Minimum of one year experience working in apartment/rental or healthcare environment preferred
• Doctor’s statement verifying free from communicable disease, if applicable to your state

Qualifications

• Ability to speak, read, and comprehend the English language
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
• Good inter-department communication and teamwork skills
• Willingness to be available for any/all emergencies regarding the community
• Demonstrated interest in working with senior population
• Ability to work flexible hours as needed

Physical Requirements

• Tools, equipment, machines used: Floor buffer, general housekeeping tools and materials
• Lifts and carries up to 50 lbs. with assistance occasionally
• Pushes and pulls up to 50 lbs. with assistance occasionally
• Climbs, reaches, bends, and twists frequently
• Stands and walks frequently
• Medium work – exerts up to 50 lbs. of force frequently

Sensory/Cognitive Requirements

• Requires close vision and color vision
• Routinely recognizes auditory timer signals, soft voices of elderly, verbal communication within the workplace
• Routinely observes odors relevant to food preparation and storage, cleanliness, and sanitation
• Routinely interacts in a work environment dependent on audible and intelligible verbal communication

Professional Behavior Requirements

• Routinely interact with individuals who may be discourteous, tactless, demanding, verbally/physically threatening or abusive, angry or hostile, emotionally vulnerable or mentally ill, vulgar, or mean-natured
• Routinely control own emotions and behaviors to protect residents’ rights and respond professionally with respect and dignity

Environmental/Occupational Exposures

• At risk for exposure to chemicals used for cleaning/sanitizing/disinfecting
• At risk for exposure to electrical and mechanical hazards associated with operation of equipment
• May be exposed to blood and/or body fluids with potential exposure to hazardous materials and infectious diseases
• Must be able to use protective equipment and take proper precaution and emergency measures

Schedule

Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM, and every other weekend, 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM.