EVS Floor Tech II

Harris Health; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Harris Health System is seeking an Environmental Services aide to support floor care maintenance across facilities. You will follow established cleaning schedules, operate floor care equipment, and assist with projects as needed to keep patient areas and public spaces safe and presentable.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or GED, with prior housekeeping experience in healthcare or hospitality, and are able to work weekends and holidays in a flexible schedule.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred; or six months experience in hospitality, commercial, or healthcare housekeeping in lieu of diploma.
• Three years of hospitality, commercial or healthcare housekeeping experience with at least one year of hard floor maintenance.
• Must be able to operate heavy floor care equipment safely.

Responsibilities

• Assist in all EVS department activities with emphasis on floor care maintenance.
• Follow routine floor care and cleaning schedules and respond to management requests for tasks and projects.
• Operate and maintain floor care equipment safely to ensure a clean and safe environment.

Skills

PeopleSoft

PC literacy

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Floor-care equipment

Job description

About Us

Harris Health is the public healthcare safety-net provider established in 1966 to serve the residents of Harris County, Texas. As an essential healthcare system, Harris Health champions better health for the entire community, with a focus on low-income uninsured and underinsured patients, through acute and primary care, wellness, disease management and population health services. Ben Taub Hospital (Level 1 Trauma Center) and Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital (Level 3 Trauma Center) anchor Harris Health's robust network of 39 clinics, health centers, specialty locations and virtual (telemedicine) technology. Harris Health is among an elite list of health systems in the U.S. achieving Magnet® nursing excellence designation for its hospitals, the prestigious National Committee for Quality Assurance designation for its patient-centered clinics and health centers and its strong partnership with nationally recognized physician faculty, residents and researchers from Baylor College of Medicine; McGovern Medical School at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth); and The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center.

At Harris Health, we prioritize the well-being of our most valuable asset--our people--ensuring a culture of compassion, collaboration and excellence in serving Harris County's most in need. With integrity and accountability at our core, we commit to 'leading with love', embodying our dedication to quality care, education, and a steadfast respect for every individual's contribution to our mission.

Job Summary: Assists in all activities of the Environmental Services (EVS) department with primary duties being floor care maintenance. Ability to follow routine floor care and cleaning schedules in addition to management's requests for unscheduled tasks and project assignments. Duties may also include cleaning and/or maintaining all areas of Harris Health System facilities. This position requires the ability to operate equipment safely, ensure a safe environment for staff and visitor's and personal responsibility for your safety. Work assignments may be completed individually or in a team setting.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education/Specialized Training/Licensure: High School diploma or GED preferred; or six months recent hospitality, commercial or healthcare housekeeping experience in lieu of high school diploma/GED.
• Work Experience (Years and Area): Three years of hospitality, commercial or healthcare housekeeping experience with at least one year of hard floor maintenance and restoration of commercial floor care.
• Management Experience (Years and Area):None
• Equipment Operated: Heavy equipment to include high speed and low speed machines, walk behind and riding scrubbers, burnishers, extractors, and wet vacuums.

Special Requirements

Other Skills: PeopleSoft; P.C.

Work Schedule: Weekends; Holidays; Flexible; Overtime

Other Requirements: Ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to operate and maintain floor care equipment in a safe manner at all times.