Floor Technician

Position: Floor Technician - FT - Days (74251)
Hours:

7AM - 3PM

Days:
Monday - Friday

JOB SUMMARY

Performs various tasks to provide a clean environment for our patients.

ATTENDANCE REQUIREMENTS

Non-exempt Status:
May be required to work beyond normal working hours and on weekends and holidays when necessary. Subject to callback during any emergency.

ACCOUNTABILITY

Reports to Environmental Services Supervisor

PRIDE VALUES

P-PROFESSIONALISM The expertise, qualities and conduct that characterize a member of a profession"

R-RESPECT A positive feeling of esteem for a person or other entity

I-INTEGRITY Honesty and consistency to a set of values

D-DILIGENE Constant and earnest effort applied to perform a task or accomplish a goal

E-EXCELLENCE The quality or state of being outstanding or superior

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION/EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

A high school diploma or its equivalent preferred.

OTHER TRAINING, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

On-the-job training provided.

ESSENTIAL SKILL/KNOWLEDGE FUNCTIONS

• Sweep, damp mop, and wet mop tile floors. May occasionally be required to spray buff, strip or wax floors, following center procedure, including the use of wet floor signs.
• Report to supervisor any carpeted areas that need cleaning or spot removal.
• Vacuum carpeted rooms as applicable.
• Dust/damp clean surfaces in patient rooms (furniture, bed frames, windowsills, etc.) following center procedure, including the use of wet floor signs.
• Empty trash cans, clean exterior, clean interior, and replace can liner with a clean one.
• Clean bathroom sinks, fixtures, and toilets, following center procedure.
• Clean glass surfaces such as mirrors, pictures, and windows.
• Clean behind and underneath furnishings.
• Move furniture to clean behind/underneath, according to center procedures.
• Turn bed mattresses after cleaning.
• Clean dining area after breakfast and lunch; wipe tables, sweep, mop, etc.
• Change soiled privacy curtains and draperies for the outside windows as needed.
• Remove and rehang curtains and draperies for the outside windows, using a ladder.
• Sweep outside porches, walkways, etc., pick up any trash not properly disposed.
• Follow cleaning schedules as set by supervisor.
• Follow infection control standards while performing cleaning.
• Use isolation techniques (gowns, gloves, special cleaning, etc.) as needed.
• Recognize patient rights while cleaning patient rooms. Treat patients and their belongings with dignity and respect.
• Safeguard chemicals used, keeping chemicals either locked or in sight
• Follow precautions as stated on MSDS for chemicals used.
• Assist in the proper care and use of housekeeping equipment, supplies, and storage areas.
• Clean and properly store equipment used at the end of each shift, following set procedures.
• Inspect equipment prior to use to provide for safe operation.
• Report to Maintenance Department any equipment repairs needed throughout the center.
• Maintain adequate supplies (soap, lotion, paper towels, toilet tissue, etc.) in bathrooms throughout center
• Prevent/remove wax/dirt build-up in corners, around baseboards, or in doorways.
• Performs proper and efficient floor cleaning procedures, whether daily or periodical, following established schedules and using prescribed techniques and methods. Responsible for recognizing that an area needs to be cleaned and taking necessary initiative to clean that area.
• Maintains assigned equipment for cleanliness and reports repairs when needed in order to ensure patient, visitor, and hospital safety and compliment the hospitals Environmental Services Department.
• Completes special projects throughout the Medical Center as assigned by the Management Team.
• Completes routine floor work as assigned by the supervisor.
• Utilizes chemicals and supplies efficiently according to established procedures.
• Completes all cleaning tasks according to the prescribed procedure.
• Operates equipment safely and efficiently according to established procedures.
• Reports all damaged and unsafe cleaning equipment to the supervisor immediately.

ESSENTIAL ADMINISTRATIVE FUNCTIONS

• Participate in Nursing Center surveys (Licensure / JCAHO) and any subsequently required reports.
• Attend and participate in continuing educational programs to keep abreast on changes in your field as well…