Floor Technician

Ovation in; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 42,981,000 - 63,039,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

401(k) Retirement Plan

Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Accounts

Supplemental Insurance Options

Legal Insurance

Pet Insurance

Employee Discounts

Job summary

Ovation Heartwood is seeking a Floor Technician to maintain and restore flooring across an independent living, assisted living, or memory care facility. Responsibilities include carpet extraction, strip/wax/buff, and daily cleaning of high-traffic areas to ensure cleanliness and safety for residents.

The role requires operating commercial floor care equipment, adherence to infection control practices, and the ability to work around seniors with a professional, patient attitude.

Qualifications

• Experience operating commercial floor care equipment such as scrubbers and buffers.
• janitorial or facilities maintenance experience in healthcare or senior living environments preferred.
• Knowledge of cleaning chemicals, SDS, and infection prevention practices.
• Ability to stand/walk for long periods and lift 30-100 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Strip, seal, wax, and polish hard floor surfaces using appropriate equipment.
• Deep clean common areas and resident apartments, including carpet extraction.
• Maintain infection prevention practices and safe chemical handling.
• Daily cleaning of high-traffic areas and routine housekeeping tasks.
• Move furniture for full-floor treatments and dispose of waste as required.

Skills

Floor care equipment operation

Healthcare janitorial experience

Infection control knowledge

Safety awareness

Job description

Floor Technician (Finance)

Location: Ovation Heartwood, 1525 E Ovation Place, Washington, UT 84780

Status: Full Time

We are looking to hire an energetic floor tech to keep our community's floors clean. The floor tech will be responsible for the maintenance of all floor areas, and for sustaining high standards of cleanliness and sanitation. You will remove spots from carpets, perform bonnet and extraction carpet cleaning, dispose of trash. You will operate floor sweepers, back pack vacuum cleaners, and shop vacuums.

To be successful in this role you will protect residents and visitors by keeping floors free from dirt and debris, and by being mindful of slip, trip, and fall hazards. Preferred candidates are motivated, meticulous, and able to work with numerous interruptions.

Job Summary

A Floor Technician in an independent living, assisted living, or memory care facility is responsible for maintaining the cleanliness, safety, and aesthetic appeal of all flooring surfaces, including carpet, vinyl, tile, and hardwood. Unlike standard custodial roles, this position focuses on specialized, periodic, and restorative floor care, such as stripping, waxing, buffing, and carpet extraction, to maintain high sanitation standards for senior residents.

Essential Duties and Job Responsibilities

• Strip, seal, wax, and polish hard surfaces (vinyl, tile, concrete) using buffers, scrubbers, and burnishers.
• Perform deep cleaning, including hot water extraction, shampooing, bonneting, and routine vacuuming of common areas and resident apartments.
• Adhere to infection prevention practices, including proper chemical dilution, labeling, and using "Caution" signs to prevent falls.
• Daily cleaning and polishing of high-traffic areas, including hallways, dining rooms, lobbies, and elevators.
• Perform deep cleaning projects, including scrubbing baseboards, cleaning exterior entrances, and moving furniture for full-room floor treatments.
• Remove trash and bio-hazard waste, transporting it to designated disposal areas.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Previous experience operating commercial floor care equipment (auto scrubbers, buffers, burnishers, extractors) required.
• Janitorial or facilities maintenance experience in healthcare, senior living, or hotel environment strongly preferred. Prior experience in floor care, janitorial, or housekeeping services is typically preferred.
• Knowledge of floor maintenance techniques, cleaning chemicals, and SDS (Safety Data Sheets).
• Ability to stand and walk for long periods, and lift/move heavy equipment (often 30-100 lbs).
• Ability to work professionally around seniors, showing patience and a positive attitude.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and manage time effectively
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Must maintain and have an active CPR/BLS during employment.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage - Regence medical plans (PPO & HDHP), Delta Dental (with orthodontia), and VSP vision
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - Free, confidential support for mental health, stress, family needs & work/life balance (Canopy)
• Paid Time Off (PTO) - Flexible PTO program combining vacation, sick, and holiday time
• Paid Holidays - Six recognized holidays, with premium pay for eligible hourly employees
• 401(k) Retirement Plan - Available after 90 days, with discretionary employer match
• Health Savings Account (HSA) - Employer contributes up to $600/year for HDHP participants
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) - Medical, Limited, Dependent Care, and Commuter options
• Supplemental Insurance Options - Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Life & Disability (Sun Life)
• Legal Insurance - Affordable access to legal support for common life needs
• Pet Insurance - Discounted plans through Wishbone
• Employee Discounts - Savings on travel, entertainment, electronics, fitness & more (Tickets at Work)

Employees are Benefits-eligible at 30+ hours/week. Coverage begins the 1st of the month following hire

Ovation by Avamere is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify