What are the responsibilities and job description for the Environmental Floor Technician position at Benewah Community Hospital?
Job Category: Floor Tech
Responsible for overall floor maintenance of hard surfaces and carpet, including but not limited to; stripping, waxing, buffing, shampooing, extraction and bonneting throughout the Hospital and Clinics.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Include the following.
- This position requires the use of specialized power equipment.
- Comply with all safety requirements and procedures.
- Perform preventative maintenance check on all equipment prior to use.
- Secure work area and post proper safety notices prior to beginning work.
- Perform all aspects of floor care including but not limited to:
- Routine mopping (dry and damp).
- Buffing and burnishing all hard surface floors and stairwells.
- Vacuuming, Shampooing, bonneting, and extracting carpets, stairwells, and upholstery.
- Routine maintenance of floor care equipment.
- Complete required continuous training and education, including department specific requirements.
- Comply with established personal protective equipment requirements necessary for protection against exposure to blood and other potentially infectious body fluids, chemical disinfectants, radiation, and other hazardous substances.
- High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED).
- 1 to 3 months experience or training preferred
- Must be able to frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.
- Ability to climb a ladder.
- Ability to work from a ladder.
- Ability to communicate and follow instructions.
- Ability to read instructions and complete cleaning reports.
- Ability to interact with patients and staff professionally and courteously.
EOE/M/F/V/D
