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Polaris-Healthcare; City of Troy (NY); On-site; USD 23,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Polaris-Healthcare seeks a Floor Technician to maintain building and grounds in a clean, attractive state. Responsibilities include cleaning hallways, buffing and waxing floors, and keeping exteriors neat, with winter snow removal and safety in mind.

The role supports residents and staff, reports concerns to the Case Manager or Administrator, and performs basic repairs as needed. Reliable transportation is preferred for this on-site position.

Qualifications

• Handyman skills and experience in general maintenance.
• Experience in maintenance or environmental services.
• Experience with maintaining floors (waxing, stripping, buffing) is helpful but not required.
• Ability to work comfortably with older adults.
• May be assigned tasks beyond the description as needed.
• Reliable transportation to and from work.

Responsibilities

• Remove and dispose of trash from hallways and common areas.
• Buff and wax floors in hallways and dining/ common areas.
• Maintain clean interiors and exteriors of buildings.
• Keep sidewalks and driveways swept and clear.
• Assist with snow removal and salt as needed in winter.
• Ensure safe storage of cleaning supplies and tools.
• Record repairs and services monthly for office submission.
• Support event room setup and cleanup.

Skills

Handyman skills

Maintenance experience

Floor upkeep experience

Older adults friendly

Flexible tasks

Reliable transportation

Job description

Hourly rate based off experience $17-$18.50

Floor Technician Overview:

The floor technician will complete the tasks needed to maintain the buildings and grounds in a state of good repair, cleanliness and attractive appearance.

Responsibilities:

• Ensure proper removal and disposal of trash from hallways and common area receptacles.
• Buff hallway, dining room, and common area floors.
• Wax, strip, and buff tile floors in hallways, dining room, and common areas.
• Maintain neat, clean interiors and exteriors of the buildings.
• Ensure that sidewalks and driveway are swept clean and free from rubbish and debris.
• Ensure that driveways and walks are plowed in winter, cleared of snow and salted to prevent icing.
• Ensure safe and proper storage of cleaning supplies, chemicals, tools and equipment.
• Participate in tasks needed to maintain buildings and grounds.
• Report concerns about residents' well-being to Case Manager or Administrator.
• Repair equipment or requisition needed services to repair equipment.
• Check daily for work requests of staff and residents.
• Perform handyman tasks for residents.
• Maintain an accurate ledger of repairs and services provided and submit to the office by the designated date each month.
• Assist with room setup and cleanup for special events.
• Inspect buildings and grounds weekly and repair items identified as needing repair; replace light bulbs.
• Carry out other duties as assigned by supervisor.
• Understanding to repair minor plumbing, carpentry and electrical problems.
• OSHA-MSDS sheets and procedures
• Lifting, pushing or pulling up to 50 lbs., using proper body mechanics or equipment
• Bending, kneeling or climbing ladders to perform maintenance and housekeeping tasks
• Occasional weekend work for special events, snowstorms or maintenance emergencies

Qualifications:

• Handyman skills
• Experience in maintenance or environmental services
• Experience with maintaining floors, including waxing, stripping, and buffing of floors is helpful but not required
• Enjoyment in working with older adults
• May be expected to perform tasks that are not included in this position description, but which may be assigned time permitting.
• Reliable Transportation