FLOOR TECHNICIAN

Eagle Valley Children's Home; Carson City (NV); On-site; USD 40,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Eagle Valley Children's Home in Carson City, NV is seeking a Floor Technician to maintain hard surface floors, perform housekeeping and laundry tasks, and ensure sanitation and safety of the facility. The role covers cleaning, floor-care routines, and equipment operation with a weekly schedule from Sunday to Thursday, 6:00pm–2:30am, totaling 40 hours per week.

Starting wage is $18.13 per hour plus a $1.00 per hour wage differential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• At least 18 months of commercial or institutional floor-care experience preferred.
• Housekeeping, janitorial, sanitation, and/or laundry experience in a residential, healthcare, hospitality, school, or similar setting preferred.
• Working knowledge of floor surfaces, cleaning methods, chemical safety, SDS information, PPE, infection-control practices, and the safe operation of specialized floor-care equipment.
• Ability to read and follow labels, schedules, checklists, safety instructions, and written procedures and to complete basic records accurately.
• Strong time-management, organization, attention-to-detail, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently, adjust priorities, and collaborate effectively with coworkers and leadership.

Responsibilities

• Clean and maintain hard-surface flooring and other approved floor types, using methods appropriate to the surface and manufacturer recommendations.
• Dust mop, wet mop, scrub, strip, refinish, wax, buff, and burnish floors according to established schedules and facility needs.
• Vacuum, spot-clean, shampoo, and extract carpets, rugs, mats, and upholstery as assigned.
• Move and return furniture, equipment, and other items as needed to complete floor-care work safely and thoroughly.
• Inspect completed work for quality, safety, residue, damage, and slip or trip hazards; place and remove caution signage and barriers as appropriate.
• Respond promptly to spills, tracked-in moisture, stains, odors, and other floor-related concerns, including urgent needs reported by staff.
• Follow preventive floor-care schedules and notify the Housekeeping Supervisor of damaged flooring, needed repairs, or conditions outside the scope of routine maintenance.

Skills

Floor-care experience

Time management

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Independent work

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Floor machines

Burnishers

Carpet extractors

SDS knowledge

Job description

Description

We are excited to add a new member to our Eagle Valley Children's Home Team!

We are looking for the following position: Floor Technician

Position Summary:

Responsible for the overall floor maintenance of hard surface flooring, cleanliness, sanitation, and safety of the facility. Performs routine housekeeping, janitorial and laundry duties.

Weekly Schedule: Sunday - Thursday 6:00pm - 2:30am, 40 hours weekly

Starting Wage: $18.13/hour plus $1.00 per hour wage differential

Essential Job Responsibilities:

• Clean and maintain hard-surface flooring and other approved floor types, using methods appropriate to the surface and manufacturer recommendations.
• Dust mop, wet mop, scrub, strip, refinish, wax, buff, and burnish floors according to established schedules and facility needs.
• Vacuum, spot-clean, shampoo, and extract carpets, rugs, mats, and upholstery as assigned.
• Move and return furniture, equipment, and other items as needed to complete floor-care work safely and thoroughly.
• Inspect completed work for quality, safety, residue, damage, and slip or trip hazards; place and remove caution signage and barriers as appropriate.
• Respond promptly to spills, tracked-in moisture, stains, odors, and other floor-related concerns, including urgent needs reported by staff.
• Follow preventive floor-care schedules and notify the Housekeeping Supervisor of damaged flooring, needed repairs, or conditions outside the scope of routine maintenance.

Housekeeping and Sanitation

• Perform assigned routine and deep-cleaning duties in residential building, common areas, pool, restroom, and other facility areas.
• Clean and disinfect high-touch surfaces, client equipment and furniture, windows, sills, fixtures, and housekeeping equipment using approved products and procedures.
• Empty trash and replace liners; handle waste in accordance with infection-control, safety, and facility requirements.
• Maintain sanitary conditions and help keep assigned storage, work, and equipment areas clean, organized, and secure.
• Use appropriate cleaning methods around clients and coordinate work to minimize disruption to client routines, programs, meals, and rest.

Laundry Support

• Collect, sort, wash, dry, fold, hang, and return client clothing, bibs, linens, and other washable items according to facility procedures.
• Record, and chart laundry or related information when required; maintain accurate and timely documentation.
• Handle soiled or contaminated laundry using required precautions and infection-control practices.

Equipment, Chemicals, and Supplies

• Complete a pre-use safety inspection of floor-care, housekeeping, and laundry equipment; operate equipment only when trained and authorized.
• Safely operate specialized equipment such as high-speed burnishers, floor machines, automatic scrubbers, carpet extractors, and wet/dry vacuums.
• Clean equipment after use, complete routine operator maintenance, store equipment securely, and report damage or malfunctions promptly; remove unsafe equipment from service.
• Use, label, dilute, and store cleaning chemicals according to product instructions, Safety Data Sheets (SDS), EVCH procedures, and required personal protective equipment (PPE). Never mix incompatible chemicals.
• Monitor assigned supplies and inventory, rotate stock as appropriate, and notify the Housekeeping Supervisor before critical items are depleted.

Safety, Service, and Organizational Responsibilities

• Follow EVCH safety, infection-control, emergency, security, administrative, and confidentiality policies and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Identify and promptly correct or report unsafe, unsanitary, damaged, or unusual conditions, including spills, leaks, blocked exits, unsecured doors, pest concerns, and equipment hazards.
• Maintain awareness of clients, employees, and visitors while working; protect privacy, dignity, belongings, and access to living and program areas.
• Communicate respectfully and effectively with clients, coworkers, supervisors, and other departments; respond to requests and priorities in a timely manner.
• Plan and prioritize work, complete assigned schedules and checklists, and maintain required records accurately.
• Work independently and cooperatively as part of the housekeeping team, provide coverage or assistance when assigned, and support a positive and respectful workplace culture.
• Maintain regular and consistent attendance and punctuality. Work a flexible schedule, including weekends, holidays, evenings, or adjusted hours when required by facility needs.
• Perform other related duties and projects as assigned.

Requirements

Qualifications and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• At least 18 months of commercial or institutional floor-care experience preferred, including experience stripping, refinishing, waxing, buffing, and burnishing floors with minimal supervision.
• Housekeeping, janitorial, sanitation, and/or laundry experience in a residential, healthcare, hospitality, school, or similar setting preferred.
• Working knowledge of floor surfaces, cleaning methods, chemical safety, SDS information, PPE, infection-control practices, and the safe operation of specialized floor-care equipment.
• Ability to read and follow labels, schedules, checklists, safety instructions, and written procedures and to complete basic records accurately.
• Strong time-management, organization, attention-to-detail, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently, adjust priorities, and collaborate effectively with coworkers and leadership.
• Must have no disqualifying criminal convictions under NRS 449.174.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods and to frequently bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, twist, push, pull, and use repetitive hand and arm motions.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds and to move furniture, supplies, laundry, trash, and floor-care equipment safely, with assistance or mechanical aids when appropriate.
• Ability to safely control powered floor-care equipment and perform physically demanding work for extended periods.
• Sufficient vision, hearing, balance, coordination, and manual dexterity to operate equipment, recognize hazards, read labels, and perform cleaning and documentation tasks safely.
• Ability to work around cleaning chemicals, dust, odors, moisture, noise, and biological or other potentially infectious materials while using required PPE and following safety procedures.