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Polaris Healthcare; City of Troy (NY); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Polaris Healthcare in Troy, NY seeks a Floor Technician to maintain building interiors and exteriors, perform floor care, and support residents' welfare. The role requires hands-on maintenance work and dependable transportation for daily operations.

Responsibilities include cleaning, snow removal, and coordinating with supervisors. The ideal candidate enjoys helping older adults and can perform additional tasks as needed in a busy environment.

Qualifications

• Hands-on handyman with maintenance/environmental services experience.
• Floor maintenance experience helpful (waxing, stripping, buffing).
• Enjoyment in working with older adults.
• Reliable transportation and dependable.
• Willing to perform additional tasks as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Remove and dispose of trash from hallways and common areas.
• Buff hallway, dining room, and common area floors.
• Wax, strip, and buff tile floors in hallways and common areas.
• Maintain neat interiors and exteriors of the buildings.
• Sweep sidewalks and driveways; snow removal when needed.
• Store cleaning supplies safely and properly.
• Report concerns about residents' well-being to Case Manager or Administrator.
• Repair equipment or requisition needed services to repair equipment.
• Carry out other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Handyman skills

Maintenance experience

Older adults interaction

Reliable transportation

Floor maintenance

Job description

Hourly rate $16.00

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