Floor Technician / Janitor

Artesia; Artesia (NM); On-site; USD 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Bonuses

Growth Opportunities

Health Benefits

Job summary

Artesia is seeking a dedicated maintenance associate to keep our long-term care community clean, safe, and welcoming. You will perform daily floor care, assist with minor repairs, and ensure compliance with state and local standards, while supporting residents and staff with a friendly, reliable presence.

The role emphasizes teamwork, attention to detail, and the ability to handle chemicals safely. On-the-job training is provided in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• On-the-job training provided.
• Knowledge and prior use of cleaning equipment and chemicals.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for weekly buffing and stripping/waxing of rooms to maintain a clean environment, including moving furniture.
• Minor repairs on baseboards or tiles in rooms in disrepair.
• Develop preventative maintenance program.
• Auto scrub hallways and dining rooms and detail clean corners and edges.
• Minor maintenance: replacing light bulbs, cleaning fixtures, painting, and other tasks.
• Prepare vacant units to meet company standards and checklists.
• Ensure assigned work areas are safe and attractive.
• Sweep and mop floors; vacuum as needed.
• Follow proper chemical handling and disinfection procedures.
• Notify supervisor about supplies, budget needs, and educational requirements.
• Demonstrate care in interactions with coworkers, residents, families, and visitors.
• Maintain appearance of community areas and supplies/equipment.
• Perform regular inspections of resident rooms for sanitation and safety.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Skills

Care

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Burnisher

Auto scrubber

Side-by-side scrubber

Job description

Are you a person who believes in providing great care? Do you believe in having a positive impact on other people's lives? Are you a team-player, quick-thinker, and ready to be a part of an organization that supports your growth?

WHAT WE'RE ABOUT

We believe care goes beyond a medical chart. With kindness and integrity as our guide, we strive for excellence in every interaction.

Requirements:

You care.

Perks:

• Generous Bonuses
• Growth Opportunities
• Health Benefits

POSITION SUMMARY

The primary responsibility of your job position is to assist with maintaining a clean, safe, and comfortable manner following the current federal, state and local standards, guidelines and regulations that govern long term care and assisted living facilities. Primarily, you will be responsible for daily floor cleaning throughout the entire community. You are entrusted to follow established policies and procedures to ensure a sanitary and compliant environment.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for weekly buffing and stripping/waxing of rooms in order to have a clean and polished environment for residents; this includes moving furniture items from rooms
• Minor repairs on cove base or tiles in room that are in disrepair.
• Develop preventative maintenance program.
• Auto scrub hallways and dining rooms in community, in addition to detail cleaning of corners and edges broken down by hallways/locations.
• Minor maintenance to include replacing light bulbs, cleaning overhead light fixtures, painting, and other minor repairs assigned.
• Prepare vacant units, as needed, for new residents ensuring that the unit meets the company's standards and checklist.
• Ensure that assigned work areas are maintained in a safe and attractive manner.
• Sweep/Mop the floors
• Vacuum
• Follow proper techniques when mixing chemicals, disinfectants, and solutions used for cleaning.
• Notify supervisor of any needed supplies, budget requests, and requests for time off and/or additional educational needs of position.
• Demonstrate a passion for caring as evidenced by interaction with co-workers, residents, families, and visitors.
• Must maintain the care and use of supplies, equipment, etc., and maintain the appearance of community areas
• Must perform regular inspections of resident rooms/units for sanitation, order, safety, and proper performance of assigned duties
• Perform all other duties, as assigned.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Must possess, as a minimum, a high school diploma or GED
• Must have knowledge and prior use of burnusher, auto scrubber, side by side scrubber/water extraction
• Must have knowledge of application of wax products, strippers, cleaners, and other chemicals
• On-the-job training provided.

JOB TRAINING:

How long it usually takes to completely perform this job when the incumbent has the minimum knowledge, skills, ability, work experience and/or education: up to 3 months

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Works in all areas of the facility
• Is subject to frequent interruptions
• Is involved with residents, personnel, visitors, government agencies/personnel, etc., under all conditions and circumstances
• Is subject to hostile and emotionally upset residents, family members, etc
• Communicates with the maintenance personnel, nursing staff, and other department supervisors
• Works beyond normal duty hours, on weekends, and in other positions temporarily, when necessary
• Is subject to call back during emergency conditions (e.g., severe weather, evacuation, post-disaster, etc.)
• Attends and participates in continuing educational programs
• Is subject to injury from falls, burns from equipment, odors, etc., throughout the workday, as well as reactions from dust, disinfectants, tobacco smoke, and other air contaminants
• Is subject to exposure to infectious waste, diseases, conditions, etc., including TB and the AIDS and Hepatitis B viruses
• Maintains a liaison with other department directors to adequately plan for food services/activities
• May be subject to the handling of and exposure to hazardous chemicals

PHYSICAL AND SENSORY REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be able to relate to and work with ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset, and at times hostile people within the facility
• Must meet the general health requirements set forth by the policies of this facility, which include a mental and physical examination
• Must possess sight/hearing senses, or use prosthetics that will enable these senses to function adequately so that the requirements of this position can be fully met
• Moves intermittently during working hours (walking 60%, standing 40%, climbing 10%).
• Must be able to push, pull, move, and /or lift a minimum of 35 pounds to a minimum height of 5 feet and be able to push, pull, move, and/or carry such weight a minimum distance of 50 feet
• May be necessary to assist in the evacuation of residents during emergency situations

OTHER:

Classification: non-exempt

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, Gender/Minority/Veterans/Disabled. No Agencies or Affiliations please!