Floor and Project Technician (Housekeeping-FT Evening) Forbes Hospital

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Job Description : 

GENERAL OVERVIEW:

Performs a variety of duties such as maintaining the floors in a clean and sanitary condition, removal of soiled linen, operate a variety of equipment and perform projects including room setups. Cross trained as environmental services associate to meet the demands and services of the department. Provides quality service by utilizing safety, infection control and good customer relations to all patients, visitors and fellow employees.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for completing major floor cleaning which includes stripping and refinishing, shower scrubbing, shampoo, extract and burnishing. (30%)
• Operates and maintains automatic floor machines, burnishers, extractors and other floor care equipment. Cleans all equipment after use and maintains in good repair. (15%)
• Completes duties and responsibilities adhering to all safety and infection control policies, procedures and practices including but not limited to OSHA safety requirements, correct chemical mixing and proper usage, PPE, proper hand washing techniques, isolation procedures, safe waste handling and knowledge of emergency codes and responses. (15%)
• Performs other department functions such as linen removal, trash pickup, stocking and distributing supplies, picking up and removing confidential containers. (10%)
• Performs special projects such as changing curtains, washing windows, washing walls, moving furniture, organizing storage areas and other miscellaneous projects as assigned. (10%)
• Maintains all cleaning supplies, equipment and environmental closets in a clean and organized manner. (10%)
• Demonstrates professional behavior and adheres to the department's goals by following instructions from the leadership team, participates in training, performance improvement process and adhering to the department attendance policy. (10%)

QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum

• None

Preferred

• Prior experience and knowledge of operating floor care equipment
• Knowledge of automatic floor machine, battery burnisher, cord burnisher, battery extractor, cord extractor, rotary floor machine, riding floor scrubber and riding vacuum

Disclaimer: The job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of work performed by employees within this job title. It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to do this job.

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As a component of job responsibilities, employees may have access to covered information, cardholder data, or other confidential customer information that must be protected at all times.  In connection with this, all employees must comply with both the Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) as described in the Notice of Privacy Practices and Privacy Policies and Procedures as well as all data security guidelines established within the Company’s Handbook of Privacy Policies and Practices and Information Security Policy. 

Furthermore, it is every employee’s responsibility to comply with the company’s Code of Business Conduct. This includes but is not limited to adherence to applicable federal and state laws, rules, and regulations as well as company policies and training requirements.

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