Floor Care Tech

Akron Children’s Hospital; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Akron Children’s Hospital seeks an Environmental Services Technician II to ensure cleanliness and sanitation within the facility. This role requires expertise in hard surface and carpet cleaning, alongside adherence to safety protocols for handling waste. Candidates should have strong mechanical aptitude and the ability to work collaboratively across departments. A high school diploma is preferred with at least two years of relevant experience. Join a dedicated team focused on maintaining a pristine environment for patients and guests.

Qualifications

• Experience in hard surface floor care and carpet cleaning is required.
• Demonstrated mechanical aptitude to detect equipment malfunctions is necessary.
• Ability to work with all levels within an organization.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for daily cleaning of floors and other assigned areas.
• Maintains high standards by achieving high QA scores.
• Safe transport of hazardous and recyclable waste.

Skills

Hard surface floor care

Carpet cleaning

Mechanical aptitude

Experience in healthcare

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Summary

The Environmental Services Technician II performs preventative cleaning procedures necessary to maintain the facility in an orderly, sanitary and attractive condition. Responsible for the safe pick up and transportation of all infectious, solid and recyclable waste from holding areas to the incinerator, compactor or storage areas. Supports the mission and vision of Akron Children's Hospital.

Responsibilities

1. Is responsible for the daily cleaning of floors in corridors and other assigned areas. Hard Surface Floor Care: able to apply and/or remove floor finish on hard surfaces, uses mechanical side‑by‑side floor scrubber. Able to run variety of scrubbers and other floor care equipment. Demonstrates knowledge of department policies and procedures.
2. Demonstrates knowledge and efficient use of cleaning techniques, solutions, equipment and tools. Ability to use the correct chemicals, supplies and tools needed for the task performed.
3. Waste Removal: Transports hazardous waste, solid waste and recyclable waste in a safe manner from the point of origin to approved holding areas.
4. Is responsible for extraction of carpets and project cleaning of walls, lights, windows, etc.
5. Maintains high standards: works steadily at an efficient pace, achieves high QA scores.
6. Patient and Guest relations: Adheres to all hospital and department standards for patient and guest relations, promotes a positive image of Akron Children's Hospital.
7. Perform terminal and cycle cleaning of walls, lights, and ceilings including the use of UV light technology following the 10 steps cleaning process.
8. Regular Cleaning Duties: relocates beds, boxes and other equipment, cleans stretchers, exterior of refrigerators and microwaves, cleans shelves/cupboards and other general equipment, maintains equipment and work areas, responds to emergency requests, observes notes and reports potential safety issues or facility improvement requests to management or the Engineering Department.
9. Maintains equipment, tools and storage areas in clean, orderly and good operating condition. Respects Hospital and Company property.
10. Fill in to support other Support Services areas as needed to ensure operational efficiency.

Technical Expertise

• Experience in hard surface floor care and carpet cleaning is required.
• Experience in demonstrating mechanical aptitude to detect equipment malfunctions for safety to self and others is required.
• Experience working with all levels within an organization is required.
• Experience in healthcare is preferred.

Education and Experience

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent is preferred.
• Licensure: None.
• Certification: None.
• Years of relevant experience: 2 Years preferred.
• Years of supervisory experience: None.