Floor Tech - Housekeeping

Prime Healthcare; Joliet (IL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Saint Joseph Medical Center - Joliet is seeking an Environmental Services Floor Technician to maintain hospital cleanliness across facilities, including floors and carpets, with flexibility for day, evening or night shifts. The role involves operating cleaning equipment, following safety procedures, and delivering outstanding customer service within a healthcare setting.

The position requires knowledge of hospital EVS techniques and effective communication in English, with preferred one year of

Qualifications

• One year of knowledge within acute care hospital environmental service techniques, practices and procedures.
• Reading, understanding and communicating effectively in English.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions and maintain safety.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine cleaning of floors in the assigned facility in a neat and sanitary manner.
• Mop, sweep, scrub, strip floors and apply sealers/finishes.
• Vacuum high-traffic areas and spot-clean carpets as needed.
• Maintain equipment and report hazards or safety concerns.
• Work days, evenings or nights as assigned and ensure end-of-shift area is clean.

Skills

Communication skills

English proficiency

Reading comprehension

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Floor cleaning equipment

Job description

Responsibilities

The Environmental Services Floor Technician is responsible for maintaining a high level of cleanliness within the hospital and adjacent buildings, which may require traveling from one facility to another without assistance. Complete assigned projects (Stripping/ waxing / refinishing of hard surface Flooring, Carpet Extracting / Bonnet Buffing, Restorative scrub Ceramic tile). Work individually and also in a team environment, complete other tasks as assigned. Respond to and initiate communication by phone, handheld radios, pagers etc.

Under the general supervision of the EVS Director/Manager/Supervisor/Lead, duties include but are not limited to: Floor Scrubbing/stripping, refinishing, carpet shampooing, carpet extraction, cleaning floor corners/edges/baseboards, removing trash, floor buffing, floor burnishing, elevator track cleaning, other floor and carpet maintenance, Upholstery cleaning, conference room set ups, stairwell cleaning, in all assigned areas of the hospital using standard cleaning procedures and chemicals. The EVS Floor Tech will actively participate in outstanding customer service and accepts responsibility in maintaining relationships that are equally respectful to all, while implementing the principles of the organization

• Performs routine cleaning of the floors on the assigned facility in a neat and sanitary manner.
• Mops, a sweeps, scrubs, and strips floor, applies floor sealers and finishes.
• Full vacuuming will be required in traffic areas and any visible debris on carpets.
• Spot clean carpets as needed, utilizing extraction and bonneting methods.
• Maintain hard floors with no build up in corners and provide dust mop.
• Polish floor using buffing products to restore shine high gloss and uniform appearance to the traffic areas.
• Must maintain and keep equipment clean and in good operational conditions.
• Secures the work area with all Safety Signs.
• Reports safety hazards as appropriate.
• Locks and unlocks doors and windows to offices and other rooms as necessary. Turns off lights when rooms are unoccupied.
• Works day, evening or night shift as assigned.
• Must do work on his/her own with normal supervision.
• Observes safety precautions at all times.
• Perform related work as directed.
• At the end of the shift equipment must be left clean and ready to use including cleaning materials.

Qualifications

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING

• One (1) year of knowledge within acute care hospital environmental service techniques, practices and procedures required. Preferred two years of Floor Tech experience in a healthcare setting.
• High School Diploma or Equivalent preferred.
• Must be able to read, understand and communicate effectively.
• Ability to understand written and verbal instructions.
• Apply common sense understanding to follow instructions that were provided.
• Must be able to communicate and understand English

Pay Transparency

Saint Joseph Medical Center - Joliet offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that provides employees the flexibility to tailor benefits according to their individual needs. Our Total Rewards package includes, but is not limited to, paid time off, a 401K retirement plan, medical, dental, and vision coverage, tuition reimbursement, and many more voluntary benefit options. A reasonable compensation estimate for this role, which includes estimated wages, benefits, and other forms of compensation, is $16.60 to $23. The exact starting compensation to be offered will be determined at the time of selecting an applicant for hire, in which a wide range of factors will be considered, including but not limited to, skillset, years of applicable experience, education, credentials and licensure.

The company is dedicated to empowering its staff with a comprehensive, competitive benefits package, allowing them the freedom to customize their benefits to fit their unique needs. Our abundant resources, programs, and voluntary options serve as a foundation for individual growth and well-being. Learn more here: https://www.primehealthcare.com/benefitsthatmattermost/

Employment Status

Full Time

Shift

Evenings

Equal Employment Opportunity

Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf