Floor Technician

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Full Time Savannah, GA, US

The Floor Technician is responsible for maintaining the cleanliness, safety, and appearance of all floors throughout the skilled nursing facility. This includes tasks such as cleaning, stripping, waxing, buffing, carpet care, and stain removal. The Floor Technician ensures a safe, sanitary, and visually appealing environment for residents, staff, and visitors in compliance with facility policies and infection control standards.

• Sweep, mop, scrub, strip, wax, and buff hard surface floors (tile, linoleum, VCT, etc.).
• Operate floor care equipment, including buffers, auto scrubbers, burnishers, and vacuums.
• Shampoo carpets, remove stains, and perform routine carpet maintenance.
• Maintain stairwells, hallways, dining areas, and other assigned common spaces.

• Follow infection control procedures and use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Use cleaning chemicals safely and according to manufacturer and facility guidelines.
• Place caution signs and take precautions to prevent slips, trips, or falls.
• Report unsafe conditions, spills, or malfunctioning equipment promptly.

• Clean and maintain floor care machines after each use.
• Monitor and restock floor care supplies and chemicals as needed.
• Report damaged or malfunctioning equipment to the supervisor.

• Coordinate tasks with housekeeping, nursing, and maintenance departments.
• Interact professionally and respectfully with residents, visitors, and staff.
• Follow assigned schedules and prioritize floor care duties without disrupting resident care activities.

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Previous experience in floor care, janitorial, or housekeeping roles preferred.
• Knowledge of floor care techniques, machines, and cleaning chemicals.
• Ability to follow instructions, work independently, and manage time efficiently.
• Regular and reliable attendance is required to perform the essential functions of this position.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Frequent standing, walking, bending, stooping, and lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Exposure to cleaning chemicals and floor care equipment.
• Work in varying temperature conditions and environments.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings or weekends as needed.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Work throughout the facility, including patient rooms, common areas, and laundry areas, ensuring cleanliness and sanitation standards are met
• Frequent exposure to cleaning chemicals, detergents, and disinfectants; proper safety precautions required
• Operation of laundry equipment and other machinery, which may generate loud noises
• Interaction with residents and staff while maintaining a safe, orderly environment
• Physical demands include standing, bending, lifting, and moving items throughout the day

Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Critical features of this job are described under various headings above. They may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons. The above statements are strictly intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed.

They are not intended to be construed as a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of employees in this position.