Floor Finisher

ALSAC; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 26,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Jude seeks a Floor Finisher to clean and maintain both soft and hard-surface floors using electric and battery-powered equipment. Responsibilities include ensuring cleanliness, sanitation, and infection control, with adherence to PPE and safety requirements.

The role involves moving biohazardous waste, supporting patients and staff, and completing floor refinishing and carpet care with meticulous attention to detail. Strong safety awareness and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Experience in environmental services preferred.
• Understanding of environmental regulations preferred.
• Basic knowledge of biohazardous/hazardous waste management preferred.
• Hard surface and carpet care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform basic cleaning tasks under direct supervision.
• Move biohazardous waste to designated disposal areas.
• Maintain and use personal protective equipment as required.
• Provide patients, visitors, and staff with a safe, clean environment.
• Assist in maintaining cleanliness, sanitation and infection control standards.
• Complete floor refinishing and carpet cleaning with attention to detail.
• Meet daily task goals and adhere to policies and procedures.

Skills

Safety rules

Teamwork

Communication

Time management

Learning mindset

Problem solving

Stress management

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Cleans various soft and hard-surface floors using electric and battery-powered equipment. Maintains high standards of detail, cleanliness, sanitation, and freedom from hazards and infection control issues. Complies with established personal protective equipment requirements necessary for protection against exposure to blood and other potentially infectious fluids, chemical disinfectants, radiation, asbestos, and other hazardous substances.

Job Responsibilities:

• Perform basic tasks related to own area (e.g., various cleaning tasks, movement of equipment and furniture, and floor care maintenance), under direct supervision.
• Perform basic tasks related to the movement of biohazardous waste for proper waste disposal and regular trash movement and removal to designated waste receptacles.
• Assist in maintaining in good condition any personal protective equipment deemed appropriate for use through job hazard assessments.
• Assist in providing patients, visitors, and health sciences staff with a safe and clean environment.
• Provide support in maintaining standards of cleanliness, sanitation, and freedom from hazards and infections.
• Complete proper hard surface floor refinishing with meticulous attention to detail and consistency.
• Complete proper carpet cleaning and maintenance with meticulous attention to detail and consistency.
• Perform other duties as assigned to meet the goals and objectives of the department and institution.
• Maintain regular and predictable attendance.
• Consistently meet job expectations, adhere to policies, and deliver quality work while applying St. Jude values and principles. Managers evaluate employee performance throughout the year—specifically through the spring and fall Check‑In milestones and the Annual Performance Review. All employees are encouraged to actively participate in these performance management processes.

Minimum Education and/or Training:

• High School Diploma/GED preferred.
• Experience in environmental services preferred.
• Understanding of environmental regulations, laws, and standards, preferred.
• Basic knowledge of biohazardous and/ or hazardous waste management, preferred
• Hard Surface and Carpet Care experience preferred.

Special Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:

• Understands basic safety rules but needs reminders to follow them.
• Recognizes obvious hazards but may overlook less obvious risks.
• Relies on supervision to ensure safe practices.
• Is open to any type of change or new idea presented.
• Shows eagerness to learn from different avenues.
• Addresses needs/ problems in a logical manner, using defined approaches.
• Tries to remain calm but may need support to manage stress in difficult moments.
• Demonstrates effective coping mechanisms; Seeks help when needed.
• Needs reassurance and support to manage pressure effectively.
• Is aware of basic safety guidelines but requires close supervision.
• Understands different types of waste; Can manage proper disposal, with some guidance.
• Follows instructions on protective equipment use.
• Manages own time well to plan work and meet daily task needs.
• Executes routine tasks under guidance and/ or supervision.
• Shows attention to detail, produces quality work on time.
• Has clear, concise communication in both verbal and written communication.
• Listens to requests, confirms understanding of routine needs, and provides accurate answers.
• Shares information within team as directed.
• Basic knowledge of troubleshooting skills, techniques and processes.
• Uses available tools and resources to solve routine problems as per processes; Seeks guidance, if needed for quick resolution.
• Demonstrates promptness in seeking supervision to respond to complex queries.
• Understands the importance of teamwork and comes to work with a positive attitude.
• Works best with clear instructions and defined roles; Participates in team activities when directed.
• Is Open to feedback and learning from others.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions:

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• The employee is frequently required to talk or hear.
• The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
• The employee must move about the work space to access work surface and shelves, cabinets, drawers, and equipment that are at, below, or above the work surface.
• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, highly corrosive, toxic, or caustic chemicals, risk of electrical shock, risk of radiation, and vibration.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.
• An essential function of the job is to be able to comply with all applicable federal, state, and local safety and health regulations that would apply to this job.
• Nothing in this job description limits management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time as business needs dictate.
• This job description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions; it does not proscribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.
• The information contained herein is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job, nor is it intended to be an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to do the job.

Compensation

In recognition of certain U.S. state and municipal pay transparency laws, St. Jude is including a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. This is an estimate offered in good faith and a specific salary offer takes into account factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the salary range and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current salary range is $19.50 - $28.50 per hour for the role of Floor Finisher.

Where they work

Headquarters Memphis, TN

501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105, US 262 Danny Thomas Pl, Memphis, TN 38105, US 2 Pine West Plaza, Suite 202, Albany, NY 12205, US 53 Perimeter Center East, Suite 100, Atlanta, GA 30346, US 9111 Jollyville Road, Suite 113, Austin, TX 78759, US 14333 Perkins Road, Suite A, Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70810, US 313 Washington St, Suite 310, Newton, MA 02458, US 2101 Rexford Road, Suite 165W, Charlotte, NC 28211, US 5501 N. Cumberland Ave., Suite 101, Chicago, IL 60656, US 1404 Goodale Blvd., Suite 200, Columbus, OH 43212, US 5800 Campus Circle Drive East, Suite 108-A, Irving, TX 75063, US 1660 S. Albion St., Suite 916, Denver, CO 80222, US 32121 Woodward Ave., Ste. 350, Royal Oak, MI 48073, US 1535 West Loop South, Suite 240, Houston, TX 77027, US 3091 E 98th St, Suite 240, Indianapolis, IN 46280, US 2300 Main Street, Suite 140, Kansas City, MO 64108, US 1635 Village Center Circle, Suite 270, Las Vegas, NV 89134-0574, US 304 Whittington Parkway, Suite 102, Louisville, KY 40222, US 1640 S. Sepulveda Blvd., Suite 120, Los Angeles, CA 90025, US 3750 NW 87 Avenue, Suite 100, Doral, Florida 33178, US 5353 Wayzata Blvd, Suite 500, St. Louis Park, MN 55416, US 1 Music Circle South, Suite 230, Nashville, TN 37203, Suite 230, Nashville, TN 37203, US 220 East 42nd Street, Suite 435, New York, NY 10017, US 300 E Main Street, Suite 300, Norfolk, VA 23510, US 4722 N Sheridan Road, Peoria, IL 61614, US 100 Matsonford Road, Building Four, Suite 215, Radnor, PA 19087, US 645 East Missouri Avenue, Suite 255, Phoenix, AZ 85012-0005, US 80 SE Madison St., Suite 242, Portland, OR 97214, US 100 Bush St., Suite 850, San Francisco, CA 94104, US 201 E. Sandpointe Ave., Suite 300, Santa Ana, CA 92707, US 425 Pontius Avenue N, Suite 410, Seattle, WA 98109, US 680 Craig Road, Suite 300, St. Louis, MO 63141, US 1501 W. Cleveland St, Suite 230, Tampa, FL 33606, US 4301 N. Fairfax Drive, Suite 200, Arlington, VA 22203, US