Environmental Services Floor Tech
Washington, DC 
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Posted 8 days ago
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General Summary of Position
The Floor Technician, using specialized, power equipment, is responsible for the overall floor maintenance of hard surface and carpet (stripping, waxing, buffing, shampooing, extraction & bonneting) of areas that include offices, patient rooms, classrooms, corridors, lobbies, entrances, stairwells and other public areas such as cafeterias.


Primary Duties and Responsibilities

  • Performs preventative maintenance check on all equipment prior to use.
  • Secures the work area and post proper safety notices for other users of the space prior to beginning work.
  • Performs floor care, including routine mopping (dry and damp), buffing and burnishing on hard surface floors and stairwells.
  • Performs vacuuming, shampooing, bonneting and extracting carpets, stairwells and upholstery.
  • Performs wall cleaning.
  • Performs dusting (high and low).
  • Performs routine restroom cleaning.
  • Performs routine office and/or classroom cleaning.
  • Maintains floor care equipment.
  • Performs terminal cleaning with use of UV machine in ORs, patient rooms and public areas. Must be able to use pre-programmed electronic tablet for initiating timed UV cleaning cycles and data collection purposes.
  • Performs other duties as assigned by supervision

  • Minimum Qualifications
    Education

    • High School Diploma or GED required
    • Minimum of 3 years of directly relevant job-related experience may be substituted for the educational requirement

    Experience

    • 1 year experience and/or successful completion of the DES Floor Tech training program required

    Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

    • Requires the ability to read, write and perform basic addition and subtraction.
    • Requires the ability to comply with basic oral and written instructions.
    • Knowledge of how to strip, wax and burnish floors with minimal to no assistance.
    • Knowledge of 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 and adherence to specific floor care processes, in addition to knowledge and the safe use of various chemical agents (MSDS Sheets).


    Why MedStar Health?
    At MedStar Health, we understand that our ability to treat others well begins with how we treat each other. We work hard to foster an inclusive and positive environment where our associates feel valued, connected, and empowered. We live up to this promise through:

    • Strong emphasis on teamwork - our associates feel connected to each other and our mission as an organization. In return, our effective team environment generates positive patient outcomes and high associate satisfaction ratings that exceed the national benchmark.
    • Strategic focus on equity, inclusion, & diversity - we are committed to equity for all people and communities. We continue to build a diverse and inclusive workplace where people feel a sense of belonging and the ability to contribute to equitable care delivery and improved community health outcomes at all levels of the organization.
    • Comprehensive total rewards package - including competitive pay, generous paid time off, great health and wellness benefits, retirement savings, education assistance, and so much more.
    • More career opportunities closer to home - as the largest healthcare provider in the Baltimore-Washington, D.C. region, there are countless opportunities to grow your career and fulfill your aspirations.

    About MedStar Health
    MedStar Health is dedicated to providing the highest quality care for people in Maryland and the Washington, D.C., region, while advancing the practice of medicine through education, innovation, and research. Our team of 32,000 includes physicians, nurses, residents, fellows, and many other clinical and non-clinical associates working in a variety of settings across our health system, including 10 hospitals and more than 300 community-based locations, the largest home health provider in the region, and highly respected institutes dedicated to research and innovation. As the medical education and clinical partner of Georgetown University for more than 20 years, MedStar Health is dedicated not only to teaching the next generation of doctors, but also to the continuing education, professional development, and personal fulfillment of our whole team. Together, we use the best of our minds and the best of our hearts to serve our patients, those who care for them, and our communities. It's how we treat people.

    MedStar Health is an Equal Opportunity (EO) Employer and assures equal opportunity for all applicants and employees. We hire people to work in different locations, and we comply with the federal, state and local laws governing each of those locations. MedStar Health makes all decisions regarding employment, including for example, hiring, transfer, promotion, compensation, benefit eligibility, discipline, and discharge without regard to any protected status, including race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, sex, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, political affiliations, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local EO laws. If you receive an offer of employment, it is MedStar Health's policy to hire its employees on an at-will basis, which means you or MedStar Health may terminate this relationship at any time, for any reason.

     

    Job Summary
    Company
    Start Date
    As soon as possible
    Employment Term and Type
    Regular, Full Time
    Required Education
    High School or Equivalent
    Required Experience
    3+ years
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