Floor Care Technician

choa; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta is seeking a regular full-time Environmental Services worker for day shift. The role involves major floor cleaning, refinishing, stripping and waxing, carpet shampooing, and maintaining a safe patient environment in a hospital setting.

Responsibilities include following schedules, adhering to safety procedures, and ensuring proper handling of chemicals. No formal education is required and pre-employment screenings are required.

Qualifications

• No education required.
• Must pass pre-employment assessment, drug screening, and annual screening.
• Must be able to read and understand some English.
• Knows how to read a material safety data sheet.
• Knows correct methods of cleaning up chemical spills and the procedure for reacting to chemical exposure.

Responsibilities

• Performs floor care functions in assigned areas following established schedules and using prescribed methods.
• Strips and waxes floors.
• Maintains floors by spray buffing, burnishing, or shower-scrubbing and top-coating.
• Shampoos carpets and removes smaller spots and stains.
• Follows departmental safety procedures in sectioning of work area with the proper barriers and signage.
• Complies with procedures for handling, mixing, use of labeling, and disposal of all chemicals used in performing job functions.
• Maintains cleanliness of equipment and reports the need for repair.
• Maintains cleanliness of areas, including removal of trash and linen bags, meeting room set-up, and delivering beds to patient units.

Education

No education required

Job description

Work Shift

Day

Work Day(s)

Variable

Shift Start Time

7:00 AM

Shift End Time

3:30 PM

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Children’s is one of the nation’s leading children’s hospitals. No matter the role, every member of our team is an essential part of our mission to make kids better today and healthier tomorrow. We’re committed to putting you first, and that commitment is at the heart of our company culture: People first. Children always. Find your next career opportunity and make a difference doing what you love at Children’s.

Job Description

Performs major floor cleaning and refinishing functions in accordance with the standards set by the Environmental Services department and hospital objectives in support of Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta’s mission, vision, and values. Performs all assigned duties and tasks in an effective, efficient manner and in compliance with all appropriate regulatory agency requirements that govern the operations of the department. Proactively supports efforts that ensure delivery of safe patient care and services and promote a safe environment at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta.

Experience

• 2 years of experience in the proper use of chemicals and equipment in stripping, refinishing, and maintaining floors and shampooing carpeting or completion of an externship program approved by Children's

Preferred Qualifications

• N/A

Education

• No education required

Certification Summary

• No professional certifications required

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Must pass pre-employment assessment, drug screening, and annual screening
• Must be able to read and understand some English
• Knows how to read a material safety data sheet
• Knows correct methods of cleaning up chemical spills and the procedure for reacting to chemical exposure

Job Responsibilities

• Performs floor care functions in assigned areas following established schedules and using prescribed methods.
• Strips and waxes floors.
• Maintains floors by spray buffing, burnishing, or shower-scrubbing and top-coating.
• Shampoos carpets and removes smaller spots and stains.
• Follows departmental safety procedures in sectioning of work area with the proper barriers and signage.
• Complies with procedures for handling, mixing, use of labeling, and disposal of all chemicals used in performing job functions.
• Maintains cleanliness of equipment and reports the need for repair.
• Maintains cleanliness of areas, including removal of trash and linen bags, meeting room set-up, and delivering beds to patient units.

Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic covered by applicable law.

Primary Location Address

2220 North Druid Hills Road

Job Family

Environmental Services