Floor Care Specialist

Windom Area Health; Windom (MN); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 2,755,000; Full time

Job summary

Windom Area Health in Windom, MN is seeking a dedicated floor care technician to clean and maintain all flooring across the facility. You will operate buffers, waxers, carpet extractors, and support water management tasks as part of daily maintenance.

The role emphasizes self-motivation, the ability to work unsupervised, and good judgment to identify when floors need extra care. A high school diploma or equivalent is required; prior floor cleaning experience is preferred, but training is

Qualifications

• Requires a high school diploma or equivalent; some floor cleaning experience preferred but training available.
• Ability to work unsupervised and use good judgment to determine when flooring needs extra care.
• Experience with floor care equipment such as buffers, waxers and carpet extractors preferred.

Responsibilities

• Clean and maintain floors weekly to preserve appearance and extend flooring life.
• Operate carpet cleaner to maintain carpets within the facility.
• Buff linoleum and tile flooring on a monthly basis; strip and wax as needed.
• Maintain floor care equipment and monitor supplies for re-order.

Skills

Unsupervised work

Self-motivation

Floor care equipment

Buffer operation

Carpet extractor

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Buffer

Waxing machine

Carpet extractor

Job description

Description

Cleans and maintains all floor surfaces using mechanical equipment, including linoleum, tile, carpet and area rugs. Performs duties related to the water maintenance program.

Requirements

A minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent is required and some floor cleaning experience is preferred but will train if necessary. Maintenance experience is not required, but preferred.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:

Ability to work unsupervised and be self-motivated. Ability to apply good judgment to determine when flooring needs extra care. Skill in buffer and waxing machine operation, along with carpet extractor operation and knowledge of required maintenance and repair of floor care equipment and tools.

ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITY AREAS AND FUNCTIONS

Cleans and maintains floors on a weekly basis throughout the building to upkeep a clean appearance and to sustain the life of the flooring material.

• Operate carpet cleaner to maintain all carpet within the facility.
• On a monthly basis, buff linoleum and tile flooring in the facility.
• On an as needed basis, strip and wax linoleum and tile flooring.
• Maintain floor care equipment on an ongoing basis.

Performs routine water management preventative maintenance routine

• Weekly flushing
• Monthly floor drain treatment

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES AND EXPECTATIONS

• Monitor quantities of floor care products and notify the maintenance manager when they are in need of being ordered.
• Help other departments when needed and in emergencies.
• Participate in hospital committees for the betterment of healthcare needs.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Attend hospital functions and training sessions.
• Participate in Wellness Center quarterly cleanup

EMPLOYMENT_VARIABLES:

Ability to alter schedule to accommodate deep cleanings, stripping and waxing in areas non-accessible during normal business operating hours as needed.

Work will primarily be normal weekday hours.