Floor Technician

Elderwood; Burlington (VT); On-site; USD 27,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Gas Allowance Benefit

Ferry Reimbursement

Tuition Assistance Program

Job summary

Elderwood at Burlington is seeking a dependable Floor Technician to maintain clean and safe floor surfaces throughout our 150-bed skilled nursing and subacute rehabilitation facility. You will operate specialized floor care equipment to strip, refinish, scrub, extract, and buff various floors, ensuring welcoming spaces for residents and visitors.

This hands-on role requires physical activity, attention to detail, and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age due to equipment operation requirements.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Prior janitorial, housekeeping, Environmental Services, or floor care experience desired.
• Ability to safely operate and learn to operate specialized floor care equipment.
• Ability to perform the physical requirements of an active Environmental Services position.
• Reading, writing, and understanding English at an intermediate level or higher.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and specialized floor care, including stripping, refinishing, scrubbing, extracting, and buffing.
• Operate floor care and Environmental Services equipment safely and properly.
• Use equipment such as extractors, auto-scrubbers, high-speed buffers, vacuums, pressure washers, steam machines, and other specialized equipment.
• Maintain clean and well-kept entrances and common areas.
• Empty refuse and waste as assigned.
• Follow established cleaning and safety procedures.
• Complete assignments accurately, thoroughly, and on schedule.
• Inspect equipment regularly and report malfunctions or repair needs to a supervisor.
• Clean, maintain, and properly store equipment after each use.
• Monitor supplies and request additional materials as needed.
• Perform assigned work both indoors and outdoors.
• Treat residents with kindness, dignity, and respect while observing resident rights.
• Participate in required in-services, department meetings, and training.
• Follow all facility safety, compliance, HIPAA, and infection control policies.
• Maintain reliable attendance and punctuality.
• Follow facility dress code and wear required identification.
• Support Elderwood's Mission, Vision, and Values.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management

Skills

Dependable

Detail-oriented

Team player

Physical stamina

Safety-conscious

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Floor care equipment

Job description

Base wages increase with experience!

NEW! Gas Allowance Benefit for Full- and Part-Time Positions

Help Us Create a Clean, Safe Place to Call Home.

At Elderwood at Burlington, the environment we create matters. A clean, well-maintained space helps our residents feel comfortable, safe, and at home—and our Environmental Services team plays a vital role in making that possible.

Salary

$19.81 / hr - $24.64 / hr

Overview

Floor Technician

Location

Elderwood at Burlington
98 Starr Farm Road
Burlington, Vermont 05408

Wage Range

$19.81 – $24.64/hour

Base wages increase with experience!

NEW! Gas Allowance Benefit for Full- and Part-Time Positions

Help Us Create a Clean, Safe Place to Call Home.

At Elderwood at Burlington, the environment we create matters. A clean, well-maintained space helps our residents feel comfortable, safe, and at home—and our Environmental Services team plays a vital role in making that possible.

With NEW LEADERSHIP in place and exciting positive changes ahead, we're growing our team and looking for a dependable Floor Technician who takes pride in their work and enjoys seeing the results of a job well done.

In this hands-on role, you'll care for floors throughout our 150-bed skilled nursing and subacute rehabilitation facility, operating specialized equipment to keep our environment clean, polished, and welcoming for residents, families, staff, and visitors.

If you're hardworking, detail-oriented, and take pride in maintaining high standards, we'd love to have you join our team.

Why Join Elderwood at Burlington?

• NEW! Gas Allowance Benefit and/ or Ferry Reimbursement for eligible full- and part-time employees
• Increased Tuition Assistance Program for eligible clinical career tracks
• School Partnerships – ask HR about additional reimbursement and support opportunities
• Full Benefits Package including 401(k) with employer matching
• Flexible Scheduling Options
• Competitive wages with increases based on experience
• Supportive team environment under new leadership

Position Overview

As a Floor Technician, you'll be responsible for maintaining the cleanliness, appearance, and safety of floor surfaces throughout our facility.

You’ll perform both routine and specialized floor care, including stripping, refinishing, scrubbing, extracting, and buffing a variety of floor surfaces. You’ll also operate and maintain specialized equipment, help keep common areas and entrances clean, and ensure equipment and supplies are properly maintained and ready for use.

This is an active role that may involve working both indoors and outdoors and requires someone who is comfortable staying on their feet and working with a variety of cleaning equipment.

Most importantly, you’ll be part of a team that understands that maintaining a clean environment is an important part of creating a comfortable and welcoming home for our residents.

We’re Looking For Someone Who Is...

• Dependable and punctual
• Detail-oriented and takes pride in their work
• Comfortable operating equipment and learning new procedures
• Able to work independently while also contributing to a team
• Comfortable with physical, hands-on work
• Committed to maintaining a clean and safe environment
• Respectful and compassionate when interacting with residents

Ready to Make a Difference?

If you take pride in your work and want to be part of a team making positive changes at Elderwood at Burlington, we'd love to meet you.

Responsibilities

What You’ll Do

• Perform routine and specialized floor care, including stripping, refinishing, scrubbing, extracting, and buffing
• Operate floor care and Environmental Services equipment safely and properly
• Use equipment such as extractors, auto-scrubbers, high-speed buffers, vacuums, pressure washers, steam machines, and other specialized equipment
• Maintain clean and well-kept entrances and common areas
• Empty refuse and waste as assigned
• Follow established cleaning and safety procedures
• Complete assignments accurately, thoroughly, and on schedule
• Inspect equipment regularly and report malfunctions or repair needs to a supervisor
• Clean, maintain, and properly store equipment after each use
• Monitor supplies and request additional materials as needed
• Perform assigned work both indoors and outdoors
• Treat residents with kindness, dignity, and respect while observing resident rights
• Participate in required in-services, department meetings, and training
• Follow all facility safety, compliance, HIPAA, and infection control policies
• Maintain reliable attendance and punctuality
• Follow facility dress code and wear required identification
• Support Elderwood's Mission, Vision, and Values
• Perform other duties as assigned by management

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age due to equipment operation requirements
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Prior janitorial, housekeeping, Environmental Services, or floor care experience desired
• Ability to safely operate and learn to operate specialized floor care equipment
• Ability to perform the physical requirements of an active Environmental Services position
• This position requires regular interaction with residents, coworkers, visitors, and/or supervisors. In order to ensure a safe work environment for residents, coworkers, visitors, and/or supervisors of the Company, and to permit unfettered communication between the employee and those residents, coworkers, visitors, and supervisors, this position requires that the employee be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language at an intermediate or more advanced level.

EOE Statement

WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. Applicants and employees are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status or any other protected Federal, State/Province or Local status unrelated to the performance of the work involved.