Floor Maintenance Assistant

State of North Carolina; North Carolina; On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A position for a Floor Maintenance Assistant is available at Cherry Hospital, part of the NC Department of Health and Human Services. The role involves thorough cleaning and maintenance of various floor types in state buildings, alongside operating cleaning equipment. Responsibilities include following a daily work schedule and engaging with a diverse range of patients. A background in floor maintenance within a commercial or institutional setting is required, with a focus on maintaining cleanliness and hygiene.

Benefits

Excellent benefits package

Loan repayment opportunities

Employment stability

Professional development

Qualifications

• Experience in floor maintenance consistent with accepted practices in a commercial setting.
• Ability to read, write, and follow instructions.

Responsibilities

• Perform cleaning and maintenance of various floor surfaces in state buildings.
• Operate heavy cleaning equipment under supervision.
• Move furniture and manage housekeeping supplies as needed.

Skills

Knowledge of floor care

Proficiency in floor maintenance equipment

Ability to follow instructions

People-oriented

Education

Experience in floor maintenance

Job description

Description of Work

The Floor Maintenance Assistant position performs a variety of duties in the care and cleaning of State buildings. This position will clean and maintain various types of floor surfaces: wood, tile, terrazzo, and carpeted surfaces to maintain a high level of sanitation and an attractive environment. Employee operates a stripper, buffer, and washer used for floor maintenance. Duties may include physically strenuous activities such as moving furniture, operating heavy cleaning equipment and delivering large quantities of housekeeping supplies. Work is performed under close supervision, guided by a daily schedule for general assignments. This position is designated Mandatory and must report or stay over during adverse weather events. The work schedule is 7:00 am to 4:00 pm with some weekends as assigned. *This is a repost previous applicants are still be considered.

Cherry Hospital

A Place of Hope, Care, and Recovery

The NC Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is one of the largest, most complex agencies in the state, with approximately 18,000 employees. DHHS manages the delivery of health- and human-related services for all North Carolinians, especially our most vulnerable citizens – children, elderly, disabled and low-income families.

Cherry Hospital (CH) is a State-of-the-Art psychiatric hospital located in a beautiful rural area of Goldsboro, NC. Although rural, Cherry Hospital is convenient to the Triangle Area (Raleigh/Durham) and the coastal region of the state. It is about an hour's drive to the heart of Raleigh or the beautiful coastal town of New Bern.

Mission Statement

To provide excellent psychiatric care to individuals with

the greatest need and the least resources.

Cherry Hospital serves the 38 most eastern counties of North Carolina with a mission to serve those with the greatest need and the fewest resources. In earnest efforts to follow our mission, we strive to create a healing environment in which every team member has opportunity to positively impact the lives of those around them and the individuals we serve. Learn more about our facility at: https://www.ncdhhs.gov/divisions/dsohf/cherry-hospital.

In addition to a very competitive salary, this opportunity offers an excellent benefits package, loan repayment opportunities, employment stability and rewarding professional opportunities.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities / Competencies

• Knowledge of floor care and cleaning plus the methods, materials, and equipment used to clean surfaces.
• Proven proficiency in the use and care of floor maintenance equipment.
• Demonstrated ability to read, write, and follow oral and written instructions.
• Must be able to work around patients and be people oriented.
  
  

Minimum Education And Experience Requirements

Some state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience”. If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience OR a combination of both. See oshr.nc.gov/experience-guide for details.

Education and/or experience in floor maintenance work that is directly related to the job and consistent with accepted practices of the trade equivalent to one year of experience in a commercial or institutional setting.

Degrees must be from appropriately accredited colleges or universities.

Supplemental and Contact Information

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Positions in the Division of State Operated Healthcare Facilities shall be subject to pre-employment drug testing and criminal record background checks. Also, the use of tobacco products of any kind including vapor products are prohibited from our campuses. All employees are required to adhere to the facility's Vaccination Policy.

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For technical issues with your application, please call the NeoGov Help Line at 855-524-5627. Applicants will be communicated with via email only for updates on the status of their application. If there are any questions about this posting other than your application status, please contact HR at 919-947-7478.