Floor Tech

Performs day-to-day activities of the housekeeping and maintenance department in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations governing our facility, and as may be directed by the administrator and/or supervisor. Responsible for total floor care and facility maintenance to ensure a clean, safe, and comfortable environment.

Principal responsibilities include:

• Following work assignments from supervisor and following schedule to wash, seal, wax, and buff all floors in the facility.
• Performing assignments from supervisor which could include maintenance tasks, not limited to, checking and replacing light bulbs, cleaning lint from dryers, vents and registers in resident rooms and other areas; keeping grounds cleared of debris. Sweeping front entrance and patio areas, cleaning ash trays, and ensuring outside furniture is clean and usable; hosing out garbage cans; washing windows and screens outside the building as assigned; assisting with lubricating potty-chair, wheelchairs, shower chairs, wheeled Geri chairs, drug carts, etc.
• Performing a variety of general housekeeping/cleaning duties in various areas to maintain the center in a sanitary, safe, attractive, and orderly condition.
• Receiving assignments from supervisor and following cleaning schedule as outlined for housekeeping department to clean offices, handicap and visitor's restrooms, activity room, kitchen restroom, service entrance and therapy room, entrances and exits, utility areas, closets, lounges, halls, etc.; performing emergency housekeeping.
• Cleaning, dusting, washing, and disinfecting all fixtures, floors, walls, doors, and ceilings, as required; scouring and polishing water fountains, sinks, mirrors, glass panels in doors and partitions, brass and movable and stationary furnishings and fixtures; changing slip covers, scarves, doilies, etc. when soiled and arranging furniture and equipment in an orderly fashion; cleaning ledges, shelves, vents, windows, window sills, etc.; removing and re-hanging curtains, drapes, and dividers for cleaning when needed; replenishing soap and towels in appropriate receptacles.
• Cleaning furnishings and horizontal surfaces to remove dust and dirt.
• Working with residents, nurses, physicians, department leaders, and other staff members regarding environmental services requests, infection prevention, service resolution opportunities, and other interdepartmental matters. Providing timely follow-up for information to requesting departments. Communicating and consulting with management on best practices.
• Performing housekeeping/cleaning duties and maintenance tasks as defined in the environmental program.
• Obtaining list of rooms and areas to be cleaned immediately and list of prospective admissions and/or discharges to maintain room readiness.
• Cleaning floors, including sweeping, dusting, damp/wet mopping, disinfecting, etc.; ensuring that appropriate caution/safety signs are properly set up prior to performing such duties.
• Ensuring that work/assignment areas are clean and that equipment, tools, supplies, etc., are properly stored at all times, as well as before leaving such areas for breaks, meal times, and end of the work day.
• Cleaning carpets with appropriate machine and chemicals; performing floor care on tile floor using appropriate machine and chemicals; following procedures for stripping and waxing floors.
• Monitoring and replenishing cleaning products as required; inventorying stock to ensure adequate supplies; using industrial cleaning equipment and products; utilizing supplies and equipment properly and without waste; returning any unused supplies to proper area; leaving soiled materials and trash in designated areas, and cleaning carts and equipment.
• Supporting the housekeeping/laundry department and fulfilling vacant position to meet center needs.
• Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalency preferred.
• One year's work experience in a commercial establishment with knowledge of laundry/housekeeping procedures.

Skyline Nursing Center provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.