Environmental Services Float Technician

The Environmental Services Float Technician is a full-time position responsible for maintaining cleanliness and appearance of facility floors and providing scheduled coverage for Environmental Services staff as needed. This role primarily supports night floor care operations while also serving as a flexible resource to cover planned absences such as vacations and approved time off. The position supports patient safety, infection prevention, and the overall effectiveness of the Environmental Services Department.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Performs routine and detailed cleaning and maintenance of all facility floors, including laminate, tile, concrete, brick, and carpeted surfaces, with an emphasis on high-traffic areas such as lobbies, clinics, ED, and other assigned areas.

Performs restorative and preventive floor care tasks on highly soiled or worn surfaces, including use of specialized floor equipment.

Provides scheduled coverage for Environmental Services staff during planned absences (vacation, approved time off, etc.) and assists with department coverage needs as assigned.

Performs general housekeeping duties as needed, including cleaning patient rooms, offices, clinical areas, restrooms, corridors, elevators, and common areas.

Utilizes appropriate chemicals, supplies, and cleaning techniques according to departmental procedures and manufacturer recommendations; replenishes supplies and notifies supervisor when supplies need to be ordered.

Observes all safety precautions, including use of wet floor signage and barriers; operates and maintains equipment safely and correctly while maintaining established quality standards.

Follows all infection control practices, including hand hygiene, standard precautions, and isolation precautions.

Participates in departmental continuous quality improvement activities as assigned.

Performs other duties as assigned to support departmental operations and organizational performance.

SHARED VALUES

Service:           We serve with compassion and understanding.

Teamwork:     We are one team – each one of us makes a difference.

Curiosity:        We promote learning.

Integrity:         We live by honesty, trust, and doing the right thing by our organizational values.

MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS

Education & Experience

• High school graduate or equivalent.


• Minimum of one (1) year of experience or training is preferred

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• The ability to communicate effectively in English, both in writing and verbally, is required.


• Basic computer knowledge is required, specifically has the ability to check work email using Microsoft Office 365.


• Ability to work independently during night shifts and adapt to changing coverage needs.

Scheduling Expectations

• Full-time position with primary assignment to night shift floor care.


• Must be flexible to adjust schedule with advance notice to provide coverage for planned staff absences across Environmental Services.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Physical Demands

On-the-job time is spent in the following physical activities:

None of the time: Taste or Smell

Up to 1/3 of the time: Stand; Reach with hands and arms

From 1/3 to 1/2 of the time: Walk and Reach with Hands & Arms

Up 2/3 of the time and more: Sit; Talk or hear; Use hands to finger, handle or feel

This job requires that weight be lifted, or force be exerted as follows:

None of the time: up to or more than 100 pounds

Up to 1/3 of the time: up to 50 pounds

From 1/3 to 1/2 of the time: no requirement

Up to 2/3 of the time and more: no requirement

This job has special vision requirements as follows:

Close, distance, color, peripheral, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

This job requires exposure to the following environmental conditions:

None of the time: Extreme heat/cold; Wet/humid; fumes/airborne particles; work with explosives; vibration; outdoor weather; Working near moving mechanical parts; Toxic or caustic chemicals; Risk of electrical shock

Up to 1/3 of the time: no requirement

From 1/3 to 1/2 of the time: no requirement

The typical noise level for the work environment is: very quiet to moderate noise.

Hearing requirements: ability to hear alarms on equipment, patient call and instructions.

This job requires the following repetitive motion actions:

From 1 – 2 hours per day: foot control

From 3 – 4 hours per day: grasping: firm/heavy; fine dexterity

From 5 – 6 hours per day: grasping: simple/light

From 7+ hours per day: hands; grasping: simple, light