Floor Technician Specialist - Environmental Services - Full Time/Evenings- Req# 1929685838

Brief Description

Job Objective:

Under the direction of the Director of Environmental Services or designee, the Floor Technician Specialist is responsible for the overall floor maintenance of hard surface and carpet including but not limited to stripping, waxing, buffing, shampooing, extraction and bonneting of all areas throughout the campus that includes offices, patient rooms, classrooms, corridors, lobbies, entrances, stairwells, cafeteria, and other public areas. Secondary duties may be assigned on an “as needed” basis such as routine cleaning or any other job duty that is generally performed by the Environmental Services Aide staff.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Operate trash compactor as needed
• Performs discharge cleaning of patient rooms by answering page from Supervisor
• Routinely washes walls and dust vents insuring that walls are not streaked and kept free or blood, stains, and dust
• Obey all safety requirements and procedures at all times
• Report equipment malfunctions to supervisor immediately
• General Cleaning (As Assigned)
• Replace and re-stock supplies
• Always uses appropriate safely equipment
• Uses universal precautions at all times by wearing gloves, goggles, and washing hands frequently
• Responsible for obtaining medical waste tracking documents
• Secondary Duties-Environmental Service Aide
• General Duties (As Assigned)
• Report equipment in need of repair to Supervisor
• Makes rounds to patient and department areas to remove trash
• Transports soiled linen
• Medical Waste and Regular Trash Removal (As Assigned)
• Performs other cleaning tasks as assigned
• Routinely shines all stainless steel surfaces
• Ensures medical waste, trash, and soiled linen is removed from facility often
• Distribute clean linen as needed
• Routinely checks all supplies, paper towels, toilet tissue, soap; stocks as needed
• Always uses appropriate chemicals for cleaning
• Secure the work area and post proper safety notices prior to beginning work
• Primary Duties-Floor Care & Special Projects
• Responsible for routine mopping, buffing, and burnishing on hard surface floors
• Wears appropriate Surgery uniform
• Ensure floor care equipment and storage areas are kept neat and clean at all times
• Always uses appropriate chemicals for cleaning
• Removes and replaces Sharps container to appropriate area
• Responsible for vacuuming carpeted areas on the assigned unit
• Uses Universal Precautions at all times
• Transports chemotherapy or radioactive waste
• Remove recyclable items and takes to appropriate collection area
• Responsible for operating the Box Bailer unit according to procedure
• Perform preventative maintenance check on all equipment prior to use
• Signs in/out daily for required keys/beeper an ensures keys/beeper is returned at end of shift
• Ensures EVS Aide cart/closet is kept neat and clean
• Takes dirty mops/cleaning cloths to department at end of shift
• Operate specialized power equipment
• Wears appropriate uniform in Central Processing dept
• Maintenance of floor care relating to stripping, refinishing, and detailing of cove base
• Ensures when transporting trash and medical waste that the carts have a tight fitting lid
• Vacuuming, shampooing, bonneting and extracting carpets, and upholstery
• Disposes of medical waste properly
• Return dirty mops and all floor care pads to assigned container daily
• Clean assigned area

Non-Essential Duties:

• None

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge

• Striping, waxing and burnish floors with minimal to no assistance
• Operating various pieces of equipment necessary to effectively perform job functions, such as a high-speed buffer, extractor, wet vac, pressure washer, auto scrubber
• Knowledge of equipment and supplies used in cleaning healthcare facilities

Skills

• Effective written and verbal Communication skills

Abilities

• Ability to accurately track supplies
• Ability to read and understand cleaning instructions and information
• Ability to use personal protective equipment
• Ability to use cleaning equipment

AVH Values: All AVH employees will effectively demonstrate these values:

• Excellence – We take pride in our work, are goal-oriented, and on a never-ending quest for top tier quality
• Patients Come First – We listen actively and communicate with our patients and families, placing safety as a top priority
• Integrity & Honesty – We tell the truth at all times, speak up when something is wrong, and do the right thing when no one is looking
• Tenderness & Compassion – We have genuine empathy, show kindness, and encourage and advocate for each other
• Accountability & Ownership – We fully complete tasks, are transparent, effectively communicate, and recognize that what we do reflects on us
• Teamwork – We build trusting relationships, promote a sense of community, and are respectful of everyone. Success is about the whole team
• Initiative & Innovation – Our can-do attitudes, creativity, and resourcefulness empower us to improve the patient’s experience, solve our own problems, make timely decisions, and look for opportunities to add value

Education and Experience:

Education

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred

Experience

• Previous environmental service aide experience in a healthcare setting preferred
• 2-years’ experience in operating specialized power equipment as related to waxing, buffing, and burnishing of hard surface floors

Required Licensure and/or Certifications:

• None

AVH Conduct/Compliance Expectations:

• Conforms with and supports hospital quality assurance and improvement guidelines
• Ability to adhere to the normal standards of courtesy and conduct as defined under the rules of hospitality at AVH
• Supports and adheres to the values and mission statement established by the AVH Board of Directors
• Ability to adhere with AVH Leaves of Absence Policy
• Ability to adhere to the department dress code
• Conforms to AVH Standards of Excellence
• Ability to maintain the confidentiality of patient, hospital and department information
• Skill and ability to follow the telephone etiquette/standards
• Ability to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the Compliance & Integrity Program and its established policies
• Ability to interpret and function under hospital and department policies and procedures
• Ability to adhere with AVH Recording of Hours Worked Policy
• Ability to organize work and establish priorities
• Ability to expand on own initiative in performance of duties
• Ability to function effectively under pressure and meet time parameters
• Ability to communicate effectively while maintaining good working relationships with co-workers, managers and other hospital staff
• Safely and effectively uses all equipment necessary to carry out duties
• Ability to give and support the highest level of patient/customer satisfaction at all times
• Ability to adhere with AVH Paid Time Off (PTO) Policy
• Ability to participate effectively in department and hospital staff education
• Display a willingness to work as a team player
• Ability to adhere to safety rules and regulations
• Ability to follow the Code of Conduct
• Conforms with required and appropriate Joint Commission requirements
• Ability to adhere with AVH Absenteeism and Tardiness Policy

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Exposure to heavy chemical use
• Exposure to patient blood and/or body fluids
• Frequent bending and twisting
• Frequently lifting, pushing, and pulling up to and over 50 lbs. as required to operate heavy floor equipment throughout all areas of the hospital and hospital grounds
• Occasionally working within confined areas and exposure to outdoor elements

A detailed description of the physical requirements of this job is maintained in the Employee Health Department.

NOTE: THE ABOVE STATEMENTS ARE INTENDED TO DESCRIBE THE GENERAL NATURE AND LEVEL OF WORK PERFORMED BY PEOPLE ASSIGNED TO THIS JOB. THIS DOCUMENT IS NOT INTENDED TO BE AN EXHAUSTIVE LIST OF ALL RESPONSIBILITIES, SKILLS, AND WORKING CONDITIONS FOR THE PERSONNEL SO CLASSIFIED.

Requirements

Experience

• Previous environmental service aide experience in a healthcare setting preferred
• 2-years’ experience in operating specialized power equipment as related to waxing, buffing, and burnishing of hard surface floors