Floor Tech

Environmental Services TechnicianCleans and maintains all carpeted and hard surfaces in the facility, performs preventative maintenance on special floor equipment, and participates in the department's continuous quality improvement activities.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, use hands and fingers, handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each duty satisfactorily. Requirements are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Duties and ResponsibilitiesPerforms all assigned tasks in a professional manner in order to reflect the highest integrity of the Environmental Services Department.Performs cleaning and maintenance of all floors, carpets, tile, concrete or brick flooring.Completes work assignments in a timely manner.Utilizes the appropriate chemicals and supplies and cleaning techniques according to procedure and manufacturer's recommendations.Performs restoration functions on highly soiled or worn areas.Observes safety precautions at all times. Uses safety signs, WET FLOOR and ropes off sections of floor for cleaning where appropriate.Uses, cleans and maintains all equipment correctly and safely.Follows all infection control practices including hand-washing techniques, standard precautions and isolation precautions.Reports safety hazards as appropriate.Replenishes supplies; notifies the supervisor two weeks in advance when supplies need to be ordered.Always introduces self to patients, families and visitors.Assists visitors with directions whenever requested.Maintains set quality standards when performing job duties.Ability to do work on his/her own with normal supervision.Adheres to dress code, appearance is neat and clean with a fresh uniform each day.Completes annual education requirements.Maintains regulatory requirements.Maintains patient confidentiality at all times.Works day, evening or night shift as assigned.Reports to work on time and as scheduled, completes work within designated time.Wears identification while on duty.Attends annual review and department in-services, as scheduled.Attends all mandatory staff meetings, reads, signs and returns all written staff communication.Represents the organization in a positive and professional manner.Actively participates in performance improvement and continuous quality improvement (CQI) activities.Performs any additionally assigned tasks as requested.Skills and Abilities RequiredMust be able to speak, read and write in English.Basic math skills are required.Able to apply basic reasoning skills.Able to follow oral or written instructions.Willingness to perform routine, repetitive tasks.Must be able to meet physical conditions for the position.Able to work effectively with Hospital staff, patients and patient families to promote efficiency and provide quality patient care.Available to work varying schedule of hours and days as workload warrants.Education and Experience RequiredHigh school graduate or equivalency preferred.Previous experience with institutional cleaning desirable. Boulder City Hospital