Floor Technician

Job Summary

The Floor Technician is responsible for maintaining clean, safe, and sanitary flooring throughout the nursing facility. This role plays a critical part in infection prevention and resident safety by ensuring all floor surfaces are properly cleaned, disinfected, and maintained according to healthcare standards.

• Clean and maintain all floor surfaces, including vinyl, tile, carpet, and specialty healthcare flooring
• Strip, wax, seal, buff, and burnish floors to maintain a safe and polished appearance
• Perform carpet care including vacuuming, spot cleaning, shampooing, and extraction
• Follow strict infection control protocols when cleaning resident rooms, common areas, and clinical spaces
• Use appropriate disinfectants and cleaning solutions in accordance with CDC, OSHA, and facility guidelines
• Safely operate and maintain floor care equipment such as auto scrubbers, buffers, and extractors
• Immediately clean spills and hazards to prevent slips, falls, and cross‑contamination
• Place proper signage (e.g., wet floor signs) to ensure resident, visitor, and staff safety
• Dispose of waste and soiled materials following healthcare regulations
• Assist housekeeping staff with general cleaning duties as needed
• Report flooring damage, safety hazards, or maintenance needs to supervisor
• Maintain cleaning equipment and ensure proper storage of chemicals

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Previous floor care or housekeeping experience in a healthcare setting preferred
• Knowledge of infection control practices and proper chemical use
• Ability to operate industrial floor care equipment
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to cleanliness and safety
• Ability to interact respectfully with elderly residents, families, and staff

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and move continuously throughout the shift
• Lift and carry up to 50 pounds
• Push and maneuver heavy floor equipment
• Ability to work in environments with cleaning chemicals and bodily fluids
• Skilled nursing or long‑term care facility
• Frequent interaction with elderly or medically fragile residents
• Exposure to healthcare environments, including potential biohazards
• May require evenings, weekends, and holidays

• Adhere to HIPAA privacy standards when working in resident areas
• Follow OSHA safety regulations and facility infection control policies
• Use required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) at all times

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job‑related instructions and to perform any other job‑related duties requested by the supervisor.