Floor Technician - Riley - Full Time Days

Riley Children's Health; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

IU Health's Riley Hospital in Indianapolis is seeking a Floor Care Technician to maintain and clean floors across facilities. The role uses auto-scrubbers, burnishers, buffers, and carpet extractors, with 40 hrs/wk and rotating weekends/holidays.

Responsibilities include stripping and waxing floors, carpet care, and ensuring safety protocols. Requires a High School Diploma or GED, Indiana driver’s license, and ability to pass a competency assessment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Floor care experience preferred; if none, competency must be passed within 2 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Strip and wax floors.
• Bonnet and extract carpets.
• Maintain floors and floor surfaces.
• Operate floor care machines and equipment.

Skills

Floor care

Floor machines

Safety protocols

Physical endurance

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Auto-scrubbers

Buffers

Burnishers

Carpet extractors

Job description

Overview

Location: Riley Hospital
Hours: 40 hrs/wk Monday-Friday 7am-3:30pm with rotating weekends and holidays

Specializes in the maintenance, appearance, and safety of floor surfaces throughout a facility (or facilities). Performs ad hoc, scheduled and project-based floor care duties typically using advanced equipment and floor care techniques. Partners with clinical and facilities teams to minimize disruption, ensure proper signage and safety protocols, and contribute to a clean, welcoming, and safe environment for patients, staff, and visitors. Operates specialized floor care equipment, including auto-scrubbers, high-speed burnishers, buffers, and carpet extractors. Performs stripping, waxing, polishing, and deep cleaning of a variety of flooring types (e.g., VCT, terrazzo, tile, carpet). Executes daily and rotational floor maintenance schedules and contributes to the development of project-based cleaning plans. Coordinates with Environmental Services (EVS) and clinical teams to reduce service disruption and ensure safety during floor care activities. Supports equipment maintenance, conducts basic floor repairs, and promptly reports floor conditions requiring advanced repair or attention. Ensures all work follows safety, signage, and infection prevention protocols. Assists with the setup of safety zones and communicates work area impacts to relevant departments. Collaborates with EVS team members to align work schedules and prevent overlap or service delays.

Key Responsibilities

• Strip and waxing floors
• Bonnet and Extract Carpets
• Maintaining Floors
• Having knowledge floor machines

Must have working knowledge of cleaning floors

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED or equivalent years of experience is preferred.
• No previous experience is required. Floor care experience is preferred. If no experience then must pass competency within 2 months of hire date.
• Requires an Indiana drivers license and proof of insurance.
• Requires the ability to pass a floor care competency assessment.
• Must be able to use floor care equipment, including but not limited to: auto-scrubbers, buffers, burnishers, and carpet extractors.
• Must be able to wear protective equipment and clothing in accordance with hospital policy and regulatory requirements.
• Physical requirements include the ability to stand for extended periods, reach, bend, squat, climb ladders, and lift or carry 50 lbs. or more.

We are an equal opportunity employer. IU Health does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, national origin, gender identity and/or expression, marital status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.