FLOOR TECHNICIAN

Cooper University Health Care; Camden (NJ); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Cooper Norcross Health in Camden, NJ is seeking a Floor Technician responsible for floor care across offices, patient rooms, corridors, lobbies and public areas, including stripping, waxing, buffing, shampooing, extraction and bonneting. You will follow safety protocols and maintain cleaning standards throughout the facility.

The role requires 1–2 years of floor care experience (healthcare environment preferred) and High School/GED.

Qualifications

• Experience in floor care and cleaning in healthcare settings preferred.
• Able to operate floor care equipment safely and efficiently.
• Strong communication and teamwork with hospital staff.

Responsibilities

• Perform stripping, waxing, buffing, shampooing, extraction and bonneting of hard surfaces and carpet.
• Dust, mop, clean, stock supplies and maintain clean work areas.
• Follow PPE procedures and report major repairs or lighting/heating issues.
• Coordinate with supervisors to minimize disruption to clinical areas.

Skills

Floor care

Patient interaction

Schedule adherence

Education

High School/GED

Tools

Side by Side Orbital Machine

Carpet Extractor

Floor Burnisher

Auto Scrubber

Job description

About us

Cooper Norcross Health, formerly Cooper University Health Care, is a leading academic health system affiliated with Cooper Norcross Medical School of Rowan University. Headquartered in Camden, New Jersey, Cooper Norcross Health has revenues of more than $3 billion and an A+ credit rating from both S&P and Fitch Ratings.

Cooper Norcross Health has nearly 14,000 team members, including more than 2,200 nurses, more than 1,200 employed physicians representing 95 specialties and subspecialties, and more than 700 advanced practice providers.

The health system operates MD Anderson Cancer Center at Cooper as well as four hospitals – its 663-bed flagship Cooper Norcross University Hospital in Camden, its 229-bed Cooper Norcross University Hospital Cape Regional in Cape May Court House, Children’s Hospital at Cooper Norcross Health in Camden, and The Recovery Village Cherry Hill at Cooper, a substance abuse rehabilitation and inpatient treatment facility, in partnership with American Recovery Services.

Cooper Norcross University Hospital in Camden is the only Level 1 Trauma Center in South Jersey and the busiest in the region. The hospital has been recognized as a top-performing regional hospital by U.S. News & World Report’s Best Hospitals annual survey for eight years.

More than 2.54 million patients visit Cooper Norcross Health facilities annually. Its ambulatory network encompasses three outpatient surgery centers, seven urgent care centers, a wound care center, and more than 130 physician, physical therapy, and radiology offices extending from the Delaware River to the New Jersey shore.

Cooper Norcross Health, a not-for-profit health system, was named one of America’s Best Large Employers for 2026 by Forbes, ranking among the top 200 in the nation. Visit CooperHealth.org to learn more.

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.