KC - Floor Technician - Full-Time

McCrite Plaza; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

McCrite Plaza is seeking a Floor Technician to perform a variety of cleaning tasks to keep buildings and living spaces in excellent condition. You will conduct heavy cleaning such as floor maintenance, rug shampooing, and trash removal, and assist with maintenance duties when needed.

The role requires prior floor maintenance experience and the ability to follow safety protocols. You will read work orders, interact with residents respectfully, and participate in staff meetings as required.

Qualifications

• Experience in floor maintenance or related field.
• Ability to understand and follow cleaning procedures and safety rules.
• Ability to communicate clearly with residents, families, and staff.

Responsibilities

• Clean floors and other surfaces by sweeping, mopping, scrubbing or vacuuming.
• Strip, seal, finish and polish floors; shampoo carpets as needed.
• Assist with maintenance tasks; set up for events; handle trash and waste removal.

Skills

Attention to detail

Infection control

Safety compliance

English communication

Job description

Position Status

Full-time - Monday-Friday

Hours of Operation

The hours will be set by the Maintenance Supervisor

Job Summary

The Floor Technician position’s primary function is to perform a variety of tasks to keep the buildings and living spaces clean and orderly condition. In addition, this position performs heavy cleaning duties, such as cleaning floors, shampooing rugs and removing rubbish. In addition, this position will assist, when necessary, with maintenance duties.

Essential Functions / Duties

• Perform routine maintenance to ensure that carpets and other flooring surfaces are kept in good physical condition and do not deteriorate. The following are some, but not all, duties to be performed:
  • Clean building floors by sweeping, mopping, scrubbing or vacuuming; this includes common areas, stairwells, apartments and other areas requested by management.
  • Strip, seal, finish and polish floors.
  • Gather and empty trash.
  • Follow procedures for the use of chemical cleaners and power equipment to prevent damage to floors and fixtures.
  • Mix water and detergents or acids in containers to prepare cleaning solutions, according to specifications.
  • Notify management concerning the need for major repairs.
  • Inspect, operate, or test machinery or equipment to diagnose machine malfunctions or work with contractors to diagnose issues.
  • Set-up tables and chairs as needed for activities and events.
  • Clean upholstered furniture as needed.
  • Conduct deep cleaning procedures for apartments after residents vacate the premises.
• Read work orders to receive instructions and to determine work requirements.
• Listen to and respond to questions and concerns from residents, families, or staff regarding apartments, facility, grounds, etc.
• Comply with federal, state, and company policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Perform other related duties as needed to ensure the operation of the facility or as directed by the Housekeeping Supervisor.
• Please refer to the Physical and Other Requirements section for abilities that are essential as they relate to the ability to do duties listed above.

Education and Experiences

This position requires previous experience in floor maintenance or related field.

Abilities

The successful candidate will have a poised, professional demeanor, and a positive attitude. They will be resourceful and have the ability to take the initiative in a changing workplace and adapt to varying requirements and needs. Specific abilities include:

• Ability to understand, observe, and enforce infection control procedures related to facility services.
• Ability to observe all facility safety policies and procedures.
• Ability to understand and recognize potential physical, chemical, and electrical hazards and take immediate corrective action as appropriate.
• Ability to understand and enforce the Exposure Control Plan as this position risks occupational exposure to blood borne pathogens and other infectious material as an essential function of the job.
• Ability to safeguard the privacy of Residents’ health information.
• Ability to speak and read English, and follow oral and written directions.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the public, residents, and staff.
• Ability to use desktop or laptop computers; the ability to use the designated facility computer system (or systems) at a proficient level.
• Ability to operate mechanical devices and equipment such as, but not limited to, floor machines, buffing machines, walk-behind vacuums, and walk-behind shampooers.
• Ability to perform other related duties as directed by administration.
• Must attend staff meetings, in-service classes, and committee meetings as assigned or required.

Physical and Other Requirements

This position operates in a maintenance environment.

This position on occasion interacts with residents, family members, staff, etc., under all conditions and circumstances and must be constantly alert for resident safety. This position is also subject to exposure to infectious diseases, conditions, etc., including the Hepatitis B viruses.

This position requires the following abilities as essential to for the position:

• Ability to stand, stoop, stretch, crawl, crouch, kneel, balance, finger, grasp, push, pull, reach, or walk.
• Ability to lift moving objects from a lower to higher position or moving objects along a horizontal level but from position to position. This includes lifting and carrying weights in the 35 to 50 pound range.
• Ability to exert force upon an object in order to draw, drag or tug objects toward the source of the force in a sustained motion.