Floor Tech

FirstHealth of the Carolinas; Rockingham (NC); On-site; USD 19,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

FirstHealth of the Carolinas is seeking a Floor Technician to maintain clean, safe hospital floors in patient rooms, hallways, and operating areas. You will perform sweeping, mopping, stripping, waxing, and buffing while operating floor-care equipment and abiding by infection-control procedures.

Candidates should have a High School diploma or equivalent, the ability to stand for long periods, lift and move equipment, and follow written or verbal instructions with strong time-management skills.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of cleaning chemicals, floor finishes, and proper usage.
• Ability to operate floor care machinery safely and efficiently.
• Attention to detail and commitment to cleanliness and safety.
• Physical ability to stand, walk, bend, and lift for extended periods.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Strong time management and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Clean, sanitize, and disinfect hospital floors in patient rooms, hallways, operating areas, and common spaces.
• Perform floor care duties such as sweeping, mopping, scrubbing, stripping, waxing, and buffing.
• Operate and maintain floor care equipment, including auto-scrubbers, burnishers, and buffers.
• Follow hospital infection control procedures and safety protocols.
• Properly handle and dispose of waste, including biohazard materials, according to regulations.
• Respond to spills or emergency cleaning needs promptly.
• Restock cleaning supplies and report equipment or maintaining professionalism and confidentiality.

Skills

Floor care knowledge

Operate floor-care machinery

Attention to detail

Safety compliance

Physical stamina

Follow written/verbal instructions

Time management

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Auto-scrubbers

Burnishers

Buffers

Job description

Overview

The floor Technician is responsible for maintaining a clean, safe and sanitary environment within a healthcare facility. The role supports patient care by ensuring hospital floors and surrounding areas meet strict cleanliness, infection-control and safety standards.

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

• Clean, sanitize, and disinfect hospital floors in patient rooms, hallways, operating areas, and common spaces
• Perform floor care duties such as sweeping, mopping, scrubbing, stripping, waxing, and buffing
• Operate and maintain floor care equipment, including auto-scrubbers, burnishers, and buffers
• Follow hospital infection control procedures and safety protocols
• Properly handle and dispose of waste, including biohazard materials, according to regulations
• Respond to spills or emergency cleaning needs promptly
• Restock cleaning supplies and report equipment or maintaining professionalism and confidentiality

Qualifications

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Knowledge of cleaning chemicals, floor finishes, and proper usage
• Ability to operate floor care machinery safely and efficiently
• Attention to detail and commitment to cleanliness and safety
• Physical ability to stand, walk, bend, and lift for extended periods
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
• Strong time management and organizational skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience in hospital or healthcare environmental services
• Familiarity with infection prevention standards
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Ability to work flexible shifts, including nights, weekends, or holidays