Floor Technician

Job Title: Floor Technician

Job Summary:

• The Floor Technician maintain all floor surfaces, to include carpet, vinyl and tile. Uses and cares for specialized floor cleaning and buffing equipment and is responsible for stripping, waxing and buffing solid surface flooring areas. The position relies on established guidelines to accomplish tasks and works under close supervision.

Experience, Education, Training, Special Skills, and Licensure :

• 1 year of experience
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Communication Skills

Job Function:

1. Floor Maintenance & Equipment Operation
   1. Clean floors, to include sweeping, dusting, damp/wet mopping, stripping, waxing, buffing, disinfecting, etc. (NOTE: Ensure that appropriate caution/safety signs are properly set up prior to performing such duties).
   2. Operates equipment and performs job-related duties in a safe manner. Keep equipment clean and in good working order. Ensures proper cleaning , hard surface and carpet floor covering, and upholstery cleaning.
2. Sanitation
   1. Coordinate daily housekeeping services with nursing services when performing routine cleaning assignments in resident living and/or recreational areas.
   2. Follow proper techniques when mixing chemicals, disinfectants and solutions used for cleaning. Refer to manufacturer's instructions when necessary.
3. Trash, Biohazard Waste, Linen Handling
   1. Follows universal precaution procedures when collecting, cleaning or transporting regular waste, soil linen and infectious waste. Pull trash carts at the end of each shift.
   2. Follows safety and infection control polices and procedures
   3. Trains new team members on how to ensure proper cleaning of hard surface floors.
   4. Utilizes Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in the appropriate manner for optimal personal protection.
4. Other Duties as Assigned
   1. Clean windows in recreational areas and entrance/exit ways.
   2. Maintain a good working relationship with other all Housekeeping team members and Supervisors.
   3. Keep work/assignment areas free of hazardous objects such as protruding mop/broom handles, unnecessary equipment, supplies, etc.
   4. Supports nursing home and department in any changes which may be implemented.
   5. Reports to work on time, and if necessary, reports tardiness to appropriate person.
   6. Ensure that work/assignment areas are clean and that equipment, tools, supplies, etc., are properly stored at all times, a well as before leaving such areas for breaks, meal times, and end of the work day. Utilizes time to accomplish work in an efficient manner.
   7. Attended all required mandatory educational sessions.
   8. Responds appropriately to fire, safety and disaster situations.
   9. Accepts additional work assignments as assigned by supervisor.