Floor Care Attendant | University | FT I Day I

Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare in Memphis is seeking an Associate for routine maintenance of floors and carpets in patient rooms and public areas. This role involves tasks such as dusting, mopping, and using buffing machines.

No formal education or prior experience is required. The position demands physical strength for tasks like climbing and pushing, ensuring a clean and safe environment for patients and staff.

The focus is on delivering high-quality care while fostering a culture of unity and team spirit.

Qualifications

• Ability to read written instructions and comprehend verbal instructions given in English.
• Ability to maintain working relationships with co‑workers.
• Ability to set priorities and coordinate multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Dust mops, wet mops, and vacuum floors.
• Periodically polish floors using buffing machines according to procedures.
• Strips and refinishes floors and shampoos carpets according to procedures.
• Maintains and stores equipment in a safe/clean condition.

Job description

If you are looking to make an impact on a meaningful scale, come join us as we embrace the Power of One!

We strive to be an employer of choice and establish a reputation for being a talent rich organization where Associates can grow their career caring for others. For over a century, we’ve served the health care needs of the people of Memphis and the Mid‑South.

A Brief Overview

The incumbent is primarily responsible for the routine maintenance of the floors/carpets in all patient rooms, offices, and public areas within the hospital. The role models appropriate behavior as exemplified in MLH Mission, Vision and Values.

What you will do

• Dust mops, wet mops, and vacuum floors.
• Periodically polish floors using buffing machines according to procedures.
• Strips and refinishes floors and shampoos carpets according to procedures.
• Maintains and stores equipment in a safe/clean condition; ensures that all equipment malfunctions are reported in a timely manner.

Education/Formal Training Requirements

• No education required.

Work Experience Requirements

• No prior work experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to read written instructions and comprehend verbal instructions given in English.
• Ability to maintain working relationships with co‑workers.
• Ability to set priorities and coordinate multiple tasks.

Supervision Provided by this Position

There are no supervisory or lead responsibilities assigned to this position.

Physical Demands

• The physical activities of this position may include climbing, pushing, standing, hearing, walking, reaching, grasping, kneeling, stooping, and repetitive motion.
• Must have good balance and coordination.
• The physical requirements of this position are: heavy work – exerting up to 100 lbs. of force occasionally and/or up to 50 lbs. of force frequently.
• Close visual acuity may be required to perform an activity such as preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; or extensive reading.
• Visual acuity may be required to determine the accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of the work assigned (e.g., custodial, food services, general laborer, etc.) or to make general observations of facilities or structures (e.g., security guard, inspection, etc.).

Our Associates are passionate about what they do, the service they provide, and the patients they serve. We value family, team and a Power of One culture that requires commitment to the highest standards of care and unity.