Floor Tech - Housekeeping

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

Job summary

Prime Healthcare Services is seeking an Environmental Services Floor Technician for Olympia Fields Hospital. The role involves cleaning and maintaining floors, carpets, and hard surfaces across hospital facilities, with potential travel to adjacent buildings as needed.

Responsibilities include floor stripping, waxing, carpet extraction, upholstery cleaning and conference room setups. Evening shifts, full-time status, and a comprehensive benefits package are noted.

Qualifications

• Must be able to read, understand and communicate effectively.
• Must be able to communicate in English.

Responsibilities

• Maintain hospital floors by scrubbing, stripping, waxing and finishing.
• Perform carpet extraction, bonnet buffing and shampooing as required.
• Clean corners, baseboards, edges and remove trash across assigned areas.
• Operate and maintain floor machines, buffers and related cleaning equipment.
• Respond to safety hazards and report issues to EVS leadership.
• Work day, evening or night shifts as assigned; ensure areas are clean at shift end.

Skills

Communication skills

English proficiency

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

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

Olympia Fields Hospital 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 $23.00. 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