Floor Finisher (3rd shift)

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital in Memphis, TN is seeking a dedicated environmental services professional for night shifts. The role focuses on thorough floor care, sanitation, and maintaining a safe patient environment under supervision.

You will handle waste disposal, PPE, and assist health sciences staff with a clean, hazard-free setting. The position requires a high school diploma or GED and prior experience in environmental services is preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED preferred.
• Experience in environmental services preferred.
• Understanding of environmental regulations and sanitation standards preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform basic tasks related to your own area under direct supervision.
• Move biohazardous waste for proper disposal and regular trash to designated receptacles.
• Assist in maintaining PPE and using it according to job hazard assessments.
• Help provide patients, visitors, and staff with a safe, clean environment.
• Maintain cleanliness, sanitation, and freedom from hazards and infections.
• Complete floor refinishing and carpet cleaning with attention to detail.
• Maintain regular and predictable attendance.
• Adhere to policies and deliver quality work reflecting St. Jude values and principles.
• Other duties as assigned to meet department and institution goals.

Skills

Adaptability

Problem solving

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma/GED preferred

Job description

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

Schedule: Tuesday - Saturday 11 pm - 7:30 am

Job Responsibilities:

• Perform basic tasks related to your 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.

Minimum Experience:

• 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:

• Ability to understand and adapt to changing priorities. Skills in structured problem-solving and openness to learning new approaches to execution.
• Is able to apply knowledge/skills within own area to deliver tasks with limited guidance
• Addresses problems in a structured, logical approach. Asks for guidance and tries out new ideas when changes in approach are required. Adapts quickly and positively; learns from mistakes.
• Skills in clear and effective communication (written and verbal) and timely exchange of information with relevant stakeholders for work outcomes.
• Questions, clarifies, and provides explanations as needed. Checks documents and reports for clarity and accuracy. Seeks and provides information within and outside team in a timely manner.
• Skills in planning, prioritizing, and organizing work well. Ability to deliver under tight timelines with focus on quality and efficiency.
• Plans around multiple tasks and priorities well within own work. Is able to cope with unexpected changes in routine and delivers planned outcomes on time. Escalates issues/problems and seeks support in a timely manner.
• Ability to stay calm and control emotions even in stressful and difficult situations.
• Acknowledges stress and can stay composed in challenging situations. Uses basic emotional regulation techniques, like deep breathing, to manage pressure. Demonstrates stability under pressure and may help others as needed.
• Skills in identifying problems and finding smart ways to fix them quickly and effectively, making use of available resources (e.g., supplies, tools, materials)
• Exhibit good grasp of troubleshooting skills, techniques and processes required to resolve standard issues. Able to do more with available tools and resources and continues to improvise and optimize. Promptly acknowledges and responds to queries and troubleshoots issues with less supervision.
• Ability to recognize potential hazards, follow safety rules, and take precautions to prevent incidents (e.g., accidents, injuries, contamination).
• Follows safety procedures with occasional guidance. Identifies common risks and takes basic precautions. Reports safety concerns when noticed.
• Ability to work well with team members to achieve a common goal by helping, communicating, and supporting each other.
• Contributes to team efforts and communicates basic ideas. Listens to others and can give/ receive feedback. Demonstrates independence in resolving routine and non-routine queries.
• Skills in safely collecting, separating, and disposing of regular and hazardous waste to maintain cleanliness and prevent health risks.
• Understands standard waste disposal procedures. Can handle basic biohazard materials following protocols. Knows how to use personal prot