Environmental Floor Tech - Full Time

Jennie Stuart Health is seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Environmental Floor Technician (ENV FLOOR TECH) to join our Environmental Services team on a Full-Time/Regular basis. As a vital member of our healthcare facility, the Environmental Floor Technician plays a critical role in maintaining the cleanliness, safety, and aesthetic integrity of all flooring surfaces throughout the hospital and associated healthcare facilities.

In this role, the Environmental Floor Technician is responsible for performing a wide range of floor care duties that ensure a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for patients, visitors, and staff. The technician will operate and maintain various floor care equipment including automatic scrubbers, buffers, burnishers, and wet/dry vacuums. Daily responsibilities include sweeping, mopping, stripping, waxing, buffing, and burnishing hard surface floors, as well as vacuuming, spot cleaning, and shampooing carpeted areas throughout the facility.

The ENV FLOOR TECH will follow established infection control protocols and adhere strictly to all Joint Commission standards and healthcare environmental services guidelines. The technician must demonstrate a thorough understanding of chemical usage, dilution ratios, and safety data sheets (SDS) to ensure the safe handling and application of cleaning agents and floor care products. Proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE) is mandatory at all times.

At Jennie Stuart Health, we are committed to providing exceptional patient care and a safe environment for all who enter our facilities. The Environmental Floor Technician contributes directly to patient satisfaction scores and overall facility compliance. The technician will work collaboratively with the Environmental Services team, nursing staff, and facility management to prioritize and respond to floor care needs across all departments, including patient rooms, hallways, operating suites, emergency areas, and administrative spaces.

Additional responsibilities include reporting maintenance issues, damaged flooring, or safety hazards to supervisors promptly, maintaining accurate logs of completed tasks, and restocking supply carts as needed. The technician must be able to work various shifts, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, as healthcare facilities operate around the clock. Physical stamina is essential, as the role requires prolonged standing, walking, bending, and the ability to lift and move equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.

Jennie Stuart Health values integrity, compassion, teamwork, and excellence in all aspects of patient and facility care. We are proud to offer a supportive work environment where every team member is recognized for their contribution to the health and well-being of our community. No per diem is associated with this position. If you are a motivated individual with a strong work ethic and a commitment to cleanliness and safety in a healthcare setting, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding opportunity.

Required Skills

• Proficiency in operating floor care equipment including buffers, burnishers, automatic scrubbers, and wet/dry vacuums

• Knowledge of floor care techniques including stripping, waxing, buffing, mopping, and carpet shampooing

• Understanding of infection control procedures and healthcare environmental services standards

• Ability to safely handle and apply cleaning chemicals in accordance with SDS guidelines

• Proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE)

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to maintaining high cleanliness standards

• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions accurately

• Time management and ability to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced healthcare environment

• Basic record-keeping and task documentation skills

• Physical stamina and ability to lift up to 50 pounds and stand for extended periods

• Effective communication and teamwork skills

• Adherence to Joint Commission and OSHA safety standards

• Ability to work flexible shifts including evenings, weekends, and holidays

Required Experience

• Prior experience in environmental services, janitorial, or custodial work, preferably in a healthcare setting

• Experience operating commercial floor care equipment such as automatic scrubbers, buffers, and burnishers

• Demonstrated experience with hard floor care procedures including stripping, waxing, and buffing

• Experience with carpet care including vacuuming, spot cleaning, and shampooing

• Familiarity with healthcare infection control protocols and environmental services compliance standards

• Experience working in a team-oriented environment with the ability to collaborate across departments

• Previous experience handling and safely applying industrial cleaning chemicals

• Experience maintaining supply inventory and restocking cleaning carts

• High school diploma or GED equivalent preferred

• Any relevant certifications in environmental services or floor care technology are a plus