The Floor Care Technician is responsible for the overall cleanliness, maintenance, and care of floors in a healthcare, long-term care, or assisted living facility. This role involves cleaning, waxing, buffing, and polishing floors to ensure a safe, clean, and attractive environment for residents, staff, and visitors. The Floor Care Technician plays a key role in maintaining a high standard of hygiene and safety throughout the facility, ensuring compliance with all safety and health regulations.
Floor Cleaning and Maintenance:
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Perform daily floor cleaning tasks, including sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, and removing stains from carpets and hard surfaces.
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Buff, polish, and wax floors to maintain a high standard of cleanliness and shine.
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Use specialized floor care equipment, such as scrubbers, buffers, and extractors, to deep clean floors and carpets.
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Perform routine maintenance and minor repairs on floor care equipment to ensure its proper operation.
Safety and Compliance:
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Follow all facility safety protocols, including proper handling of cleaning chemicals, equipment, and personal protective equipment (PPE).
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Ensure that floors are cleaned and maintained according to infection control guidelines, especially in high-traffic and healthcare areas.
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Place safety signs and barriers around work areas to prevent slips, falls, and other hazards while cleaning.
Carpet Cleaning:
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Perform regular carpet cleaning, including vacuuming, spot cleaning, and deep extraction, to remove dirt, stains, and allergens.
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Use appropriate carpet cleaning chemicals and equipment to maintain the appearance and hygiene of carpeted areas.
Floor Buffing and Stripping:
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Strip, wax, and buff hard floors to restore shine and protect surfaces from wear and tear.
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Apply floor finishes and sealers as needed to maintain the durability and cleanliness of floors.
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Use appropriate tools and chemicals to ensure that stripping, waxing, and buffing are done efficiently and safely.
Inventory and Supply Management:
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Monitor and maintain inventory levels of cleaning supplies, chemicals, and equipment.
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Notify management when supplies need to be reordered and ensure that cleaning products are stored properly.
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Ensure that all equipment is cleaned and maintained after each use, reporting any damage or malfunctions to management.
Collaboration and Communication:
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Work closely with housekeeping staff, maintenance teams, and management to ensure that all floor care needs are met.
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Respond to requests for floor cleaning and maintenance services promptly and professionally.
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Report any maintenance or safety issues observed during floor care duties to the appropriate department.
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Education: High school diploma or equivalent is preferred.
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Experience: Previous experience in floor care or environmental services is preferred, but not required. Training will be provided.
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Skills:
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Knowledge of floor cleaning techniques, tools, and chemicals.
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Ability to operate floor care equipment such as buffers, scrubbers, and extractors.
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Strong attention to detail and ability to follow cleaning protocols.
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Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.
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Good communication and teamwork skills.
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Health benefits including Medical, Dental & Vision
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401k with company match
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Early Pay via Tapcheck!
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Employee Perks & Discount program
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PTO + Company Holidays + Floating Holidays
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Referral Bonus Program
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Mentorship Programs
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Internal/Upskilling Growth Opportunities
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