Floor Care Tech FT Evenings

Floor Care Technician

At MercyOne, health care is more than just a doctor's visit or a place to go when you're in need of medical attention. Our Mission is based on improving the health of our communities that means not only when you are sick but keeping you well. MercyOne Northeast Iowa provides expert health care to eight counties. MercyOne Northeast Iowa provides excellent, personalized care close to home to the communities in the Cedar Valley. With 491 licensed beds between the three medical centers, each providing 24-hour emergency lifesaving care, MercyOne is there for you in critical moments : MercyOne Waterloo Medical Center, an Area Level III Trauma Center and an accredited chest pain center MercyOne Cedar Falls Medical Center, Community Level IV Trauma Designation MercyOne Oelwein Medical Center, Community Level IV Trauma Designation With more than 2,500 colleagues, MercyOne is one of the largest employers in Northeast Iowa. MercyOne Medical Group Northeast Iowa is made up of more than 30 primary care, pediatric, internal medicine and specialty clinics located throughout Black Hawk, Bremer, Buchanan, Benton, Butler, Fayette and Tama counties.

Join the MercyOne Family! We are looking to hire a Floor Care Tech

As a Floor Care Tech at MercyOne, you will be responsible for performing duties in accordance with established organizational policies and procedures for providing a safe environment, achieved by demonstrating the principles of cleaning, disinfection and quality assurance toward the reduction of harmful pathogens for the benefit of patients, visitors, and staff. While executing the assigned tasks, the floor technician will have contact with patients and family. Contact may include physical, psychological, educational, and safety related and should be appropriate to the specific demographics of patients served in assigned work area. Possesses technical skills required to properly use cleaning and maintenance chemicals, floor equipment prescribed by written procedures of the environmental services department. Responsible for responding favorably to requests to adjust daily workflow or area assignments to meet facility needs. Adheres to MercyOne's performance expectations and performs all defined services and other related duties in accordance with the mission, vision and values of MercyOne.

Performs all types of floor care and maintenance throughout the facility, include hard surfaces and carpeting.

Cleans and performs routine maintenance on floor equipment; requesting assistance from plant operations and maintenance as needed.

Maintains accurate floor care logs and checklists.

Operates all equipment with care and according to facility and manufacturers safety standards and procedures.

Performs project work and specialty tasks according to facility needs. Can include tasks such as conference room set up / dismantle according to function sheets and schedules, cleaning of stairwells and elevators, and hanging of cubicle curtains.

Remove waste and transport to appropriate disposal area while identifying proper waste stream (i.e. regulated medical, recycle, solid, and hazardous).

Schedule : 4 : 30 pm 1 : 00 am but can vary. Occasional weekend.

General Requirements :

One-year Environmental Services Experience required.

Previous floor care maintenance experience desired.

Certified Health Care Environmental Services Technician (CHEST) desired.

Practices critical thinking skills to include prioritization.

Demonstrates personal accountability.

Identify and utilize appropriate resources to ensure identified problems or concerns are followed through and resolved.

Recognizes the importance of how their communication is received by patients, visitors and other health care workers, staff, etc.

Recognizes their role as part of the larger organization and models the mission statement through interaction with patients, family, visitors and other facility staff.

Knowledge and skills in the use of power equipment, conventional and high-speed floor machines, carpet cleaning equipment, wet, dry and power vacuum equipment and push sweeper.

Effectively uses computers and mobile devices

Communicates orally or in writing openly and candidly, creates an environment where can do likewise

Respectfully listens to viewpoints and ideas of others

Ability to work without close supervision

Ability to operate necessary equipment / machines

Education : High school graduate or equivalent required.

Colleagues of MercyOne Health System enjoy competitive compensation with a full benefits package and opportunity for growth throughout the system!

Our Commitment Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.