Housekeeper​/Floor Care Technician

Cleans and maintains all carpeted and hard surfaces in the facility. Performs preventive maintenance on special floor equipment. Follows infection control practices as required.

• Performs assigned tasks in a professional manner in order to reflect the highest integrity of the Utilities and Maintenance Departments.
• Performs cleaning and maintenance of all floors, carpets, tile, and concrete flooring.
• Completes work assignments in a timely manner.
• Utilizes the appropriate chemicals, supplies and cleaning techniques according to procedure and manufacturer’s recommendations.
• Operates and maintains all equipment correctly and safely.
• Observes safety precautions at all times. Use of safety signs, Wet Floor and ropes off sections of floor for cleaning where appropriate.
• Follows all infection control practices including handwashing techniques, standard precautions and isolation precautions.
• Reports on safety hazards as appropriate.
• Replenish supplies; notify the supervisor when supplies need to be ordered.
• Always introduces self to patients, families and visitors.
• Assist visitors with directions whenever requested.
• Maintains set quality standards when performing job duties.
• Ability to do work on his/her own with normal supervision.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• High School Graduate or equivalent.

• One to three months related experience and/or training.

• Ability to communicate effectively in English.

• Additional languages preferred.

• Basic computer knowledge.

• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.

• Ability to read and understand equipment manuals.

KVHD is an equal opportunity employer. KVHD does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable state or federal civil rights laws.