Floor Technician

Brief Description Job Description Floor Technician Department Environmental Services (EVS)

Reports To Environmental Services Manager

FLSA Status Non-Exempt

Position Summary The Floor Technician is responsible for maintaining the cleanliness, appearance, and safety of all hard surface floors and carpeted areas throughout the hospital. This position performs specialized floor care procedures including stripping, waxing, buffing, burnishing, scrubbing, and carpet extraction while adhering to infection prevention standards, safety regulations, and hospital policies. The Floor Technician plays an important role in creating a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for patients, visitors, physicians, and staff.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Perform routine and restorative floor care for all hard surface flooring throughout the hospital.
• Strip, scrub, seal, wax, and refinish floors according to established schedules and manufacturer recommendations.
• Burnish, buff, and polish floors to maintain appearance and extend floor life.
• Operate automatic floor scrubbers, burnishers, buffers, carpet extractors, wet vacuums, and other floor care equipment safely and efficiently.
• Shampoo and extract carpets and spot clean as needed.
• Clean and maintain entry mats and high-traffic areas.
• Remove stains, gum, tape residue, and other debris from floors.
• Inspect flooring for damage and report repair needs to management.
• Maintain floor care equipment by cleaning, inspecting, and performing routine preventative maintenance.
• Safely mix, dilute, and use cleaning chemicals according to manufacturer instructions and Safety Data Sheets (SDS).
• Follow all infection prevention and control procedures while working in patient care areas.
• Utilize appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Place caution signs and barriers to ensure the safety of patients, visitors, and staff during floor maintenance activities.
• Respond promptly to emergency spills and cleaning requests.
• Assist Environmental Services staff with general cleaning duties as needed.
• Maintain supply inventory and notify supervisor when supplies need replenishment.
• Participate in department meetings, training, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Show up to work on time and ready to work.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Previous floor care or environmental services experience preferred.
• Ability to operate commercial floor care equipment.
• Knowledge of floor finishes, cleaning chemicals, and proper maintenance techniques preferred.
• Ability to read and follow written and verbal instructions.
• Basic understanding of infection prevention and workplace safety practices.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills.
• Ability to prioritize work in a fast-paced healthcare environment.
• Strong customer service and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism.
• Commitment to patient safety and quality service.

Physical Requirements

• Frequent standing and walking for extended periods.
• Frequent bending, kneeling, stooping, twisting, and reaching.
• Ability to push and pull heavy floor equipment weighing up to 100 pounds with assistance from powered equipment.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Frequent use of hands for gripping and operating equipment.
• Ability to climb ladders occasionally.
• Visual ability to inspect floors for cleanliness and hazards.
• Ability to work around cleaning chemicals and varying environmental conditions.

Work Environment

• Hospital environment including patient care areas, surgical suites, clinics, laboratories, offices, public areas, and support departments.
• Exposure to cleaning chemicals, moisture, dust, and noise from equipment.
• May be required to work evenings, nights, weekends, holidays, and on-call shifts as assigned.
• Must consistently follow infection prevention protocols and all OSHA, CMS, and hospital safety standards.

Core Competencies

• Accountability
• Customer Service Excellence
• Teamwork and Collaboration
• Dependability
• Attention to Detail
• Safety Awareness
• Quality Focus
• Professionalism
• Adaptability

Performance Expectations

• Maintains hospital floors in a clean, safe, and attractive condition.
• Completes assigned floor maintenance according to departmental schedules.
• Demonstrates safe operation of all equipment.
• Maintains compliance with infection prevention and safety standards.
• Responds promptly and professionally to customer requests.
• Contributes positively to the Environmental Services team and hospital mission.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED preferred.

Summary Part Time 20 hrs/ week