Floor Care Technician

Environmental Services Role

This role focuses on activities related to the support services functions, including dietary and food services, environmental services, general facilities, repair and maintenance, parking, sterilization, and transportation to ensure all required support activities are completed in a timely manner and meet the organization's quality standards and expectations. In addition, this role focuses on performing the following Environmental Services duties : Researches the environmental effects of activities to develop methods of controlling or minimizing factors contributing to environmental damage and / or improve the effectiveness of restorative activities.

An organizational related support or service (administrative or clerical) role or a role that focuses on support of daily business activities (e.g., technical, clinical, non-clinical) operating in a "hands on" environment. The majority of time is spent in the delivery of support services or activities, typically under supervision. An experienced level role that requires basic knowledge of job procedures and tools obtained through work experience and may require vocational or technical education. Works under moderate supervision, problems are typically of a routine nature, but may at times require interpretation or deviation from standard procedures, and communicates information that requires some explanation or interpretation.

Under general supervision performs project duties of floor refinishing, rug and upholstery shampooing, and wall washing.

Minimum Qualifications

1. Three (3) months housekeeping experience.

Duties and Responsibilities

The duties and responsibilities listed below are intended to describe the general nature of work and are not intended to be an all-inclusive list. Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned.

• Removes top layers of wax from floor using roto machine with appropriate chemicals and tools.
• Using roto machine, appropriate chemicals and tools, shampoos and spot cleans carpets.
• Using appropriate chemicals and tools, washes walls on a regular basis.
• Changes cubicle curtains and drapes in patient areas and offices.
• Using appropriate chemicals and tools and following the departmental procedures for precaution cleaning; cleans and disinfects walls, floors, furniture, changes cubicles and drapes when assigned.
• Moves furniture and equipment such as beds, tables, etc. when performing cleaning duties.
• Completes project work form, indicating time, location, project done, etc.

Physical Requirements

1. Works in patient areas, offices and public areas performing project work duties with some contact with patients, visitors, professional and clerical staff.

2. Frequent exposure to dust, dirt, blood, body waste, harsh chemicals and contaminated waste.

3. Possibility of cuts, needle punctures, and muscle strains.

4. Occasional exposure to hazards, which may cause relatively serious injury or illness such as broken bones or infectious disease.

5. Standing or walking for majority of shift.

6. Works in reaching, strained, and keeling position for part of the shift.

7. Requires physical effort with heavy weight supplies, equipment, and furniture (80 lbs.) part of shift.

8. On the job training may be provided.

Skills & Abilities :

At Tufts Medicine, we want every individual to feel valued for the skills and experience they bring. Our compensation philosophy is designed to offer fair, competitive pay that attracts, retains, and motivates highly talented individuals, while rewarding the important work you do every day. The base pay ranges reflect the minimum qualifications for the role. Individual offers are determined using a comprehensive approach that considers relevant experience, certifications, education, skills, and internal equity to ensure compensation is fair, consistent, and aligned with our business goals. Beyond base pay, Tufts Medicine provides a comprehensive Total Rewards package that supports your health, financial security, and career growthone of the many ways we invest in you so you can thrive both at work and outside of it.

Pay Range : $17.00 - $20.02