Housekeeping Floor Technician

Sapphire Rehabilitation & Care Center; Upper Arlington (OH); On-site; USD 16,531,000 - 24,797,000; Full time

Job summary

Sapphire Rehabilitation & Care Center is seeking a dedicated Housekeeping Floor Technician to maintain clean, safe floors across the facility. You will sweep, mop, strip, wax, buff, and perform carpet care while operating commercial floor-care equipment and following safety procedures.

Ideal candidates have a High School diploma, the ability to work independently, and experience in housekeeping or floor care.

Qualifications

• Must be able to think and work independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Able to follow written and verbal instructions.
• High School graduate or equivalent.
• Able to lift, carry, push, and pull cleaning supplies and equipment.
• Excellent personal hygiene.
• Able to stand, walk, bend, kneel and perform repetitive tasks.

Responsibilities

• Clean and maintain hard-surface floors and carpets throughout the facility.
• Operate floor-care equipment safely and effectively.
• Follow infection-control and safety procedures.
• Prepare and use cleaning/disinfecting solutions per guidelines.
• Report equipment malfunctions or maintenance needs.
• Maintain organized housekeeping closets and supply areas.

Skills

Independence

Follow instructions

High school diploma

Physical stamina

Attention to detail

Fast-paced environment

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Floor-care equipment

Job description

The Housekeeping Floor Technician is responsible for maintaining clean, safe, and attractive floors and assigned areas throughout the facility. This position performs routine and specialized floor-care duties, including sweeping, mopping, scrubbing, stripping, waxing, buffing, and carpet care. The Floor Technician operates cleaning equipment safely and efficiently while maintaining high standards of cleanliness and sanitation.
Housekeeping Floor Technician Duties & Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Clean and maintain hard-surface floors, carpets, and other flooring surfaces throughout the facility.

• Sweep, dust mop, vacuum, mop, scrub, strip, wax, buff, and refinish floors as required.

• Operate floor-care equipment such as automatic scrubbers, floor buffers, burnishers, carpet extractors, wet/dry vacuums, and other related equipment.

• Perform carpet cleaning, spot removal, extraction, and other carpet-care procedures.

• Prepare and use cleaning and disinfecting solutions according to manufacturer instructions and facility procedures.

• Place appropriate warning signs and barriers when floors are wet or being treated.

• Maintain equipment in clean and proper working condition and report equipment malfunctions or repair needs.

• Safely handle, store, and dispose of cleaning chemicals and supplies.

• Maintain housekeeping closets, equipment rooms, and supply areas in an organized and sanitary condition.

• Assist the housekeeping team with general cleaning duties when needed.

• Follow established infection-control, sanitation, safety, and chemical-handling procedures.

• Maintain a professional and courteous attitude when interacting with residents, patients, guests, employees, and visitors.

• Complete assigned work within established schedules and quality standards.

• Report spills, hazards, damaged flooring, or other maintenance concerns to the appropriate supervisor.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Ability to think and work independently and with direction and communicate with staff. members in a fast-paced and sometimes stressful environment.

• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.

• High School graduate or equivalent.

• Ability to safely lift, carry, push, and pull cleaning supplies and equipment.

• Excellent personal hygiene.

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, stoop, and perform repetitive physical tasks for extended periods.

Experience:

• Previous experience in housekeeping, environmental services, custodial services, or floor care preferred.

• Experience operating commercial floor-care equipment preferred.

• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

• Ability to safely lift, carry, push, and pull cleaning supplies and equipment.

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, stoop, and perform repetitive physical tasks for extended periods.

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to cleanliness and safety.

• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Come join our team and Make A Difference for our residents!