Floor Care Technician Full-Time

Thrivemore; North Carolina; On-site; USD 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Thrivemore is seeking a Floor Care Technician to maintain a clean, safe, and comfortable environment across our community. You will perform floor care tasks such as stripping, waxing, buffing, and refinishing hard floors, while following facility standards and infection control protocols.

The role requires ability to operate cleaning equipment, follow safety procedures, and work with residents and staff in a healthcare setting. Shift is 7am–3:30pm, with on-site responsibilities at the community.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of cleaning methods, sanitation, and floor equipment handling.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions with attention to detail.
• Understanding infection control and universal precautions in healthcare or residential settings.
• Physical ability to lift and move supplies during repetitive cleaning tasks.
• Dependability and flexibility to adapt to facility scheduling needs.

Responsibilities

• Perform floor care including stripping, waxing, buffing, and refinishing floors.
• Clean, spot-treat carpets and complete deep-cleaning projects.
• Operate and maintain floor care equipment and report malfunctions.
• Complete work orders and preventive maintenance tasks.
• Maintain clean common areas and assist with special projects as needed.

Skills

Cleaning methods

Infection control

Safety procedures

Attention to detail

Flexibility

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Description

The Floor Care Technician is responsible for maintaining a clean, safe, and comfortable environment throughout Community. This role supports the health, dignity, and well‑being of our residents by ensuring cleaning services meet facility standards, regulatory requirements, and infection control protocols.

Essential Functions

• Performs specialized floor care throughout the community, including stripping, waxing, buffing, burnishing, polishing, and refinishing hard surface floors according to established schedules and quality standards.
• Cleans, maintains, and spot treats carpets and rugs using appropriate equipment and cleaning methods; complete scheduled deep‑cleaning projects in resident and common areas.
• Operates, maintains, and properly stores floor care equipment, cleaning machines, and related tools, reporting equipment malfunctions or repair needs promptly.
• Completes assigned work orders and preventive maintenance tasks related to floor care, prioritizing projects based on operational needs and resident safety.
• Maintains clean, safe, and attractive common areas by removing trash, cleaning hallways and public spaces, and providing additional housekeeping support during special projects or as operational needs require.
• Follows all safety procedures, infection prevention practices, chemical handling guidelines, and OSHA standards while ensuring proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Works cooperatively with residents, families, visitors, and team members to provide quality service.
• This position is designated as essential to the operations of the organization. Team members in this role may be required to report into work (on‑site at the community) during emergencies, inclement weather, or other situations when the organization remains operational.
• Complies with all company policies, procedures, and applicable laws, including HIPAA and the Code of Conduct, completing required training and reporting concerns promptly.

Physical Demands

• Always required to stand and walk throughout the shift.
• Frequently required to perform repetitive motions such as mopping, wiping, or vacuuming.
• Frequently required to bend, stoop, twist, squat, and reach at, above, and below shoulder level.
• Frequently required to lift or carry items up to 10 pounds.
• Frequently required to push/pull housekeeping carts or equipment up to 85 pounds.
• Occasionally required to lift or carry up to 50 pounds.
• Occasionally required to kneel or climb stairs.
• Visual and auditory acuity needed to identify cleaning needs, read labels, distinguish colors, and communicate in environments with background noise.
• Manual dexterity and coordination to operate cleaning equipment and use cleaning tools safely.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Environment

• Always works indoors in resident rooms, common areas, offices, and utility spaces.
• Frequently exposed to cleaning chemicals, dust, and wet surfaces; PPE provided as needed.
• Occasionally exposed to odors, biohazard waste, and soiled linens.
• Occasionally works in noisy environments due to housekeeping equipment or facility operations.
• Occasionally works outdoors for trash removal, landscaping support, or entryway cleaning.

Works in environments where residents and staff may be present; interact courteously and professionally.

Shift

• 7am-3:30pm

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED) preferred.
• Experience in health care facility housekeeping preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of cleaning methods, sanitation practices, and safe use of floor cleaning equipment and supplies.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions and complete tasks with attention to detail.
• Understanding infection control and universal precautions in a healthcare or residential setting.
• Physical ability to lift, move, and transport supplies or equipment and perform repetitive cleaning tasks.
• Dependability and flexibility to adapt to facility scheduling needs.
• Commitment to maintaining resident dignity, confidentiality, and a safe living environment.