Hospital Floor Care Technician - Part-Time

Community HealthCare System; Onaga (KS); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Community HealthCare System is seeking a Floor Technician to maintain clean, safe floors across the hospital. You will perform strip, wax, buff, and carpet care, operate floor machines, and follow infection prevention standards to protect patients and staff.

This part-time role supports routine maintenance, reports damaged flooring, and assists Environmental Services. A high school diploma is preferred, with prior floor care experience a plus. Evening/night/weekend shifts may be required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Previous floor care or environmental services experience preferred.
• Ability to operate commercial floor care equipment.
• Knowledge of floor finishes, cleaning chemicals, and proper maintenance techniques preferred.
• Ability to read and follow written and verbal instructions.
• Basic understanding of infection prevention and workplace safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and restorative floor care for all hard surface flooring throughout the hospital.
• Strip, scrub, seal, wax, and refinish floors according to established schedules and manufacturer recommendations.
• Burnish, buff, and polish floors to maintain appearance and extend floor life.
• Operate automatic floor scrubbers, burnishers, buffers, carpet extractors, wet vacuums, and other floor care equipment safely and efficiently.
• Shampoo and extract carpets and spot clean as needed.
• Clean and maintain entry mats and high-traffic areas.
• Remove stains, gum, tape residue, and other debris from floors.
• Inspect flooring for damage and report repair needs to management.
• Maintain floor care equipment by cleaning, inspecting, and performing routine preventative maintenance.
• Safely mix, dilute, and use cleaning chemicals according to manufacturer instructions and Safety Data Sheets (SDS).
• Follow all infection prevention and control procedures while working in patient care areas.
• Utilize appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Place caution signs and barriers to ensure the safety of patients, visitors, and staff during floor maintenance activities.
• Respond promptly to emergency spills and cleaning requests.
• Assist Environmental Services staff with general cleaning duties as needed.
• Maintain supply inventory and notify supervisor when supplies need replenishment.
• Participate in department meetings, training, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Show up to work on time and ready to work.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Organizational skills

Prioritization

Customer service

Communication skills

Confidentiality

Professionalism

Patient safety

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Commercial floor care equipment

Job description

Community HealthCare System is seeking a Floor Technician to maintain clean, safe floors across the hospital. You will perform strip, wax, buff, and carpet care, operate floor machines, and follow infection prevention standards to protect patients and staff.

This part-time role supports routine maintenance, reports damaged flooring, and assists Environmental Services. A high school diploma is preferred, with prior floor care experience a plus. Evening/night/weekend shifts may be required.