FLOOR TECH

JOB SUMMARY

The primary purpose of the Floor Technician position is to perform assigned floor care functions based on the facility’s standards and procedures as directed by your supervisor and the Housekeeping department.

• Ensure that work/cleaning schedules are followed as closely as possible
• Report all accidents/incidents to your supervisor, no matter how minor they may seem, immediately
• Coordinate daily floor cleaning services with nursing services when performing routine cleaning assignments in resident living areas and/or recreational areas
• Turn in all found or unclaimed articles to your supervisor

• Keep the resident environment clean at all times using standard procedures in cleaning and maintenance of rooms, offices and common areas
• Perform specific tasks according to daily work assignments
• Clean up spills, soiled areas, and other conditions as observed or directed
• Ensure cleaning schedules are followed
• Perform preventive maintenance check on all equipment prior to use
• Secure work area and post proper safety notices for other users of the space prior to beginning work
• Clean floors, to include sweeping, dusting, damp/wet mopping, stripping, waxing, buffing and burning, disinfecting, etc. in order to maintain a high gloss finish on all hard floors
• Clean vacant rooms as assigned
• Ensure that work/assignments areas are clean and that equipment, tools, supplies, etc., are properly stored at all times, as well as before leaving such areas for breaks, meal times, and end of the workday
• Perform isolation cleaning procedures in accordance with established infection control procedures
• Discard infectious wastes into appropriate containers
• Remove gum from floors as quickly as possible
• Ensure hard floors remain free of dust and marks
• Routinely check corners and edgings, ensuring they are kept dust free
• Ensure baseboards are kept free of wax
• Clean behind doors and equipment

• Follow established fire safety policies and procedures
• Follow established safety precautions when performing tasks and when using equipment and supplies
• Wear/use safety equipment and supplies when lifting or moving heavy objects
• Ensure that assigned work areas are maintained in a clean, safe, comfortable, and attractive manner
• Keep work areas free of hazardous objects such as protruding mop/broom handles, unnecessary equipment, supplies, etc.
• Follow proper techniques when mixing chemicals, disinfectants, and solutions used for cleaning. Refer to manufacturer’s instructions when necessary
• Follow policies governing the use of labels and MSDSs
• Report all hazardous conditions or equipment to your supervisor
• Ensure that established infection control and universal precautions practices are maintained
• Report missing or improperly labeled containers of hazardous chemicals immediately
• Use appropriate personal protective equipment and supplies when handling infectious materials or hazardous wastes or chemicals
• Follow established policies regarding the disposal of personal protective equipment and infectious wastes
• Coordinate routine/terminal isolation procedures with nursing services
• Follow established handwashing procedures
• Dispose of refuse daily according to facility sanitation procedures

• Ensure that an adequate supply of floor cleaning supplies are maintained in utility closets
• Keep supervisor informed of supply needs
• Report burned out light bulbs, exit lights, overhead lights, fluorescent lights, room call lights, etc., to your supervisor as soon as possible
• Assist others in lifting heavy equipment, supplies, etc. as requested
• Make sure that work carts, equipment etc. is clean and in good working order
• Ensure that equipment is cleaned and properly stored at the end of the shift

• Participate and assist in department studies and projects as directed
• Attend and participate in in-service educational classes, on-the-job training programs, etc. as scheduled
• Attend and participate in annual OSHA and CDC in-service training programs.
• Participate in appropriate in-service training program prior to performing tasks that involve…