Floor Tech - Housekeeping

Prime Healthcare; Joliet (IL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Saint Joseph Medical Center - Joliet seeks an Environmental Services Floor Technician to ensure high cleanliness standards within the hospital. This full-time position includes a variety of cleaning tasks, requires strong communication skills, and offers a competitive hourly wage within the range of $15.00 to $21.72. Ideal candidates will have at least one year of relevant experience and a high school diploma or equivalent.

Benefits

Paid time off

401K retirement plan

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Tuition reimbursement

Qualifications

• One year of experience in acute care hospital environmental service techniques required.
• Ability to read, understand, and communicate effectively in English.
• Preferred two years of experience in a healthcare setting.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for maintaining a high level of cleanliness within the hospital.
• Perform tasks like floor scrubbing, stripping, and carpet cleaning.
• Actively participate in customer service and maintain respectful relationships.

Skills

Communication

Attention to Detail

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Overview

Saint Joseph Medical Center - Joliet is an equal employment opportunity employer. Saint Joseph Medical Center - Joliet 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. Saint Joseph Medical Center - Joliet 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

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

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 $15.00 to $21.72. 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.

Employment Status

Full Time

Shift

Nights