Floor Technician

About the Role

Performs day-to-day activities of the housekeeping and maintenance department in accordance with current Federal, State, and Local standards, guidelines and regulations governing our facility. Responsible for total floor care and facility maintenance to ensure a clean, safe and comfortable environment.

Responsibilities

• Follows work assignments from supervisor and follows schedule to wash, seal, wax and buff all floors in the facility.
• Performs maintenance tasks, including but not limited to:
  • Checking and replacing light bulbs
  • Cleaning lint from dryers, vents, and registers in resident rooms and other areas
  • Keeping grounds cleared of debris
  • Sweeping front entrance and patio areas, cleaning ash trays, and ensuring outside furniture is clean and usable
  • Hosing out garbage cans
  • Washing windows and screens outside the building as assigned
  • Assisting with lubricating potty-chairs, wheelchairs, shower chairs, wheeled Geri chairs, drug carts, etc.
• Performs a variety of general housekeeping/cleaning duties in various areas to maintain the center in a sanitary, safe, attractive, and orderly condition.
• Receives assignments from supervisor and follows cleaning schedule to clean offices, restrooms (handicap and visitor), activity room, kitchen restroom, service entrance, therapy room, entrances, exits, utility areas, closets, lounges, lobbies, and halls.
• Performs emergency housekeeping, including:
  • Cleaning, dusting, washing, and disinfecting all fixtures, floors, walls, doors, and ceilings as required
  • Scouring and polishing water fountains, sinks, mirrors, glass panels, brass, and furnishings
  • Changing slip covers, scarves, and doilies when soiled
  • Arranging furniture and equipment in an orderly fashion
  • Cleaning ledges, shelves, vents, windows, and window sills
  • Removing and re-hanging curtains, drapes, and dividers for cleaning when needed
  • Replenishing soap and towels in appropriate receptacles
• Cleans furnishings and horizontal surfaces to remove dust and dirt.
• Works with residents, nurses, physicians, department leaders, and other staff members regarding environmental services requests, infection prevention, service resolution opportunities, and other interdepartmental matters.
• Provides timely follow-up for information to requesting departments.
• Communicates and consults with management on best practices.
• Performs housekeeping/cleaning duties and maintenance tasks as defined in the environmental program.
• Obtains list of rooms and areas to be cleaned immediately and list of prospective admissions and/or discharges to maintain room readiness.
• Cleans floors, including sweeping, dusting, damp/wet mopping, disinfecting, etc., and ensures that appropriate caution/safety signs are properly set up prior to performing such duties.
• Ensures that work/assignment areas are clean and that equipment, tools, and supplies are properly stored at all times, including before breaks, meal times, and end of the work day.
• Maintains floor care, including:
  • Cleaning carpets with appropriate machine and chemicals
  • Performing floor care on tile floors using appropriate machine and chemicals
  • Following procedures for stripping and waxing floors
• Monitors and replenishes cleaning products as required; inventories stock to ensure adequate supplies.
• Uses industrial cleaning equipment and products properly and without waste; returns any unused supplies to proper area.
• Leaves soiled materials and trash in designated areas, and cleans carts and equipment.
• Supports the housekeeping/laundry department and fulfills vacant positions to meet center needs.
• Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalency preferred.
• One year’s work experience in a commercial establishment with knowledge of laundry/housekeeping procedures.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental Insurance
• Health Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Vision Insurance

We believe that nursing is a work of the heart. To provide the best resident care, we promote a culture that is both employee and patient based. We build on trust, compassion, and strong communication. We reward our employees with competitive wages, raises, and bonuses.