Housekeeper / Floor Tech/ Environmental Services/ FT / Varied

Floor Technician

The Floor Technician position is responsible for the major cleaning and refinishing functions throughout the hospital in accordance with the standard/prescribed procedures of the Environmental Services Department. Provides cleaning services for patients, families and staff. Maintains a professional demeanor in accordance with the service excellence standards while interacting with patients, patient's families, (including neonates, pediatrics, adolescents, adults, and geriatrics) and coworkers.

Job Duties/Responsibilities:

• This position is responsible for the major floor cleaning and refinishing functions.
• Responsible for cleaning functions in areas assigned, following established schedules and using prescribed methods.
• Responsibilities include dust mop, wet/spot mop, and scrubs with an automatic scrubbing machine and burnish floors according the daily and weekly schedule.
• This position description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employee will be required to follow any other job related instructions and to perform any other job related duties requested by supervisors.

Benefit Highlights:

• Retention Bonus Program if offered.
• Loan Forgiveness Program if offered.
• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!

Qualifications:

Education, Training, Experience and Licenses/Registrations Required:

• KNOWLEDGE/EDUCATION: Ability to understand and communicate in English both verbally and in writing. Additionally, to be able to follow written and/or oral instructions, and to record completed assignments. A high school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• EXPERIENCE: Knowledge of cleaning methods, materials, and equipment associated with floor maintenance within a commercial or healthcare setting.
• SPECIAL SKILLS: Ability to operate/use equipment provided by the department to facilitate the procedures performed.
• LICENSURE, REGISTRATION, CERTIFICATION: None

Physical and Sensory Requirements:

• A. Standing/Walking: Continuous. Worker is on his/her feet the majority of the day to perform the essential functions or the job.
• B. Bending/Stooping (knees extended, standing with kneed flexed while standing/sitting): Frequent. Bending/stooping is required in most job activities, (i.e. washing furniture, sweeping trash into a dust pan, emptying trash, cleaning showers and tubs, etc.)
• C. Lifting/Handling: Occasional. Workers may be required to lift up to 50 pounds.
• D. Carrying: Frequent. Workers are responsible for performing a push/pull motion when maneuvering cleaning cart, beds and furniture. This physical demand is also required when mopping.
• E. Balancing: Occasional. Workers may be required to use ladders to reach high places to clean/disinfect.
• F. Twisting/Turning: Occasional. Workers may be required to perform twisting/turning motions when moving carts and mopping.
• G. Crouching/Stooping: Frequent. Workers may be required to crouch/stoop when cleaning/disinfecting.
• H. Kneeling: Occasional. Kneeling is occasionally required in some job activities such as disinfecting/cleaning underneath equipment, beds, and bathroom fixtures and plumbing.
• I. Reaching: 1) Greater than shoulder height: Occasional. Worker must be able to reach high places to clean/disinfect. 2) Equal to shoulder height: Frequent. Worker must be able to reach areas shoulder height to clean/disinfect. 3) Less than shoulder height: Frequent. Worker must be able to reach areas less than shoulder height to clean/disinfect.
• J. Handling/Manual Dexterity: Continuous. Handling is required to grasp when mopping and sweeping.
• K. Speaking/Hearing/Seeing: 1) Speaking: Continuous. Must be able to verbally communicate with co-workers, patients and visitors. 2) Hearing with or without correction: Continuous. Must be able to hear with or without correction within normal range. 3) Seeing with or without correction: Continuous. Must be able to see with or without correction within normal range and distinguish between colors.

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