FLOOR TECHNICIAN

COOPER PEDIATRICS; Camden (NJ); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Cooper University Health Care in Camden, NJ is seeking a Floor Technician responsible for routine floor maintenance across offices, patient rooms, corridors and public areas. Duties include stripping, waxing, buffing, shampooing and extraction, with a focus on minimizing disruption to clinical areas.

Required: 1–2 years in floor care preferred; High School/GED; ability to operate Side by Side Orbital Machine, Carpet Extractor, Floor Burnisher, Auto Scrubber; good communication with staff and

Qualifications

• 1–2 years experience in floor care preferred.
• High School/GED required.
• Ability to maintain and operate floor care equipment including listed tools.

Responsibilities

• Carry out floor maintenance of hard surfaces and carpet in offices, patient rooms and public areas.
• Strip, wax, buff, shampoo and extract floors and perform related cleaning tasks.
• Follow safety protocols and minimize disruption to clinical operations.
• Assist with routine cleaning, waste handling and reporting maintenance issues.

Skills

Floor care

Communication

Equipment operation

Education

High School/GED

Tools

Side by Side Orbital Machine

Carpet Extractor

Floor Burnisher

Auto Scrubber

Job description

About us

At Cooper University Health Care, our commitment to providing extraordinary health care begins with our team. Our extraordinary professionals are continuously discovering clinical innovations and enhanced access to the most up-to-date facilities, equipment, technologies and research protocols. We have a commitment to our employees to provide competitive rates and compensation programs. Cooper offers full and part-time employees a comprehensive benefits program, including health, dental, vision, life, disability, and retirement. We also provide attractive working conditions and opportunities for career growth through professional development.

Discover why Cooper University Health Care is the employer of choice in South Jersey.

Short Description

Responsible for the overall floor maintenance of hard surface and carpet (stripping, waxing, buffing, shampooing, extraction & bonneting) in areas that include offices, patient rooms, classrooms, corridors, lobbies, entrances, stairwells and other public areas (i.e. cafeterias, etc.). In addition, a Floor Technician may also perform the following as needed: Dusting surfaces, floors, emptying waste baskets removes waste and relines basket. Damp wiping cleans all furniture. Cleaning and polishing metal and porcelain fixtures in bathroom. Mopping and sanitizing floors of rooms and offices. Spot cleaning walls and windows. Replenishing room supplies, performs discharge cleaning as assigned. Vacuuming carpets, spot cleans as needed. Perform heavier cleaning functions in assigned areas. Project work shall empty trash, linen, and garbage containers. Notifies supervisor concerning need for major repairs or additions to lighting, heating, and ventilating equipment. Floor techs should be able to complete their work with minimal supervision. Floor techs must be able to follow project schedules and complete projects in a timely manner. Floor techs must be able to work with customers to minimize disruption to the clinical area while completing project work.Willingness to perform routine, repetitive tasks on a continual basis, accepts supervision from a number of persons, and performs tasks despite frequent interruptions.

Additional Responsibilities

• Sign in and out for your pager/phone (if applicable)
• Follow pager/phone protocols
• Follow Personal Protective Equipment procedures
• Transporting of waste from dirty core
• Cycle cleaning ceilings and walls
• Measuring and mixing cleaning chemicals
• Assists in cleaning emergency spills
• Reports customer suggestions/complaints to supervisor
• Cleans and sanitizes assigned work area
• Attends mandatory hospital and department scheduled meetings/in-services.
• Adheres to specific hospital and department policies.
• May be assigned to other duties as needed

Experience Required

1 – 2 years experience in floor care preferred.

Education Requirements

High School/GED

Special Requirements

Candidates must have the ability to maintain and operate special floor care equipment including but not limited to the following: Side by Side Orbital Machine, Carpet Extractor, Floor Burnisher, and Auto Scrubber. Ability to communicate effectively and perform tasks with due consideration for patients, staff, visitors in the vicinity.